SVTP Oil Filter Examinations Starting Back Up
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Yes, check the thread in RS for the full list of filters we have.
It's possible.
Fram ftw :lol1:
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I have always used Motorcraft Filters on all my Mustangs:rockon:
Great thread/project, looking forward to the results. Thanks for taking the time to do this.
Great Idea for an article. I did it my self about 8 months ago when I had an oil filter fail and come apart in my 03 Cobra. The filter element particles got clogged in the main passage and starved the right head of oil. It sized up the intake cam and caused me much grief and money. (don’t use the cheap filter) I cut apart several filters including the Mobile 1, Fram, K&N, Motorcraft, and others. What I found, basically, is that filters are not created equal and this is definitely a case were you get what you pay for. Don’t ever buy the cheap one!! I know I know; I had been using them for years with no problem but all it takes is one time and you wish all you ever had were the top end ones.
I found the Mobil 1 and the K&N to be the best of the ones I dissected and are very similar. The Motorcraft and other OEM filters on production cars are also real good.
I found the Mobil 1 and the K&N to be the best of the ones I dissected and are very similar. The Motorcraft and other OEM filters on production cars are also real good.
What makes a quality filter?
01cobravortech
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Good stuff. Guess I'll know soon enough if my FL820 is just an overpriced filter.
I've always used Royal Purple on all my Mustangs and Camaro that I have owned. I always followed it up with my Filter Mag!
[nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaaIkjO0hNc"]YouTube - Filter Mag 1.wmv[/nomedia]
Just an added protection if there was any metal
[nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaaIkjO0hNc"]YouTube - Filter Mag 1.wmv[/nomedia]
Just an added protection if there was any metal
definitely looking forward to the results.
01cobravortech
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Thanks for the link. First time hearing about the filter mag. Is it tough getting the filter mag on there?
I wanna see Ford Racing and Amsoils results
No, not at all..just let the magnet attach to the filter..2 second install. (The magnet is pretty strong) Just get the right size for the Oil filter. Some Filter mags are longer (top to bottom) and will exceed the length of the oil filter. Our oil filters have a wide diameter but are really not that long.
Just before you are ready to change the oil, remove the magnet and take the filter off. After the new oil filter is put on, just let the magnet attach itself again.
BTW..I got the Black one and not the Red one. I think the red would have been too long. This was for the MACH 1...find one for your car.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FTM-SS375/
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Awesome....
1.Strong case that is burst resistant
2.Large silicon anti drain back valve
3.Coiled bypass valve spring, not a stamped metal version
4.Synthetic filter media that can filter at low microns, yet flow as well (or better) than freer flowing cellulose paper media
5. Stamped steel filter media end caps, and filled with sealant (not just adhesive).
Like the BMW M3 is used as a measuring stick on the road course, here is your unit of measure for oil filters.
Let's see how they "measure up"
op:Now, I agree that a filter to this degree will be overkill for those who change their oil more than their underwear, but the filter media is the sweet bonus. I prefer those nasty wear metals to be in the filter, and not in the engine sump.
The filter mag is honestly a waste of money, unless you are using cheap filters. If you were buying top tier oil filters, the fine metal that is sticking to that magnet would be trapped in the filter. I will agree that it will greatly improve a cheap filters performance.
Also, considering that the filter mag will only catch metals with Fe (Fe = iron *for those who had no clue* lol)
It won't catch aluminum, copper, lead, tin, or silicon (dirt) - and these are other wear metals that occur in engine wear. See, now we are back to the top tier filter argument. lol
Don't think it's going to be in favor of Ford, but we will wait and see.
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