Oil Filters-Motorcraft FL-820S vs. Ford Racing FL-820

[tomshep]

What are the differences in the by-pass springs?

Not sure what you are referencing here. Do you mean the red silicone backflow seal/washer in the second group of photos? They are nearly identical.

Tom

 

[jjandascog1]

By the looks of it, with more filter area and more holes it seems that the Race filter might have a tighter micron filter media, therefore Ford Racing increased the flow area to keep the pressure drop across both filters the same,or similar to each other.

 

[03kbredfire]

Best info I could find was from this site.
FRPP appears much better. It has been the only filter I use. I have not seen a leaking issue.
https://www.svtperformance.com/foru...ford-racing-cm-6731-fl820-oil-filters.574305/

 

[Clemson]

Considering I change the oil every 1K or so, I see absolutely no reason to spend over twice as much on the FRPP filter, leak or not. I guess some of you guys that hammer the sh1t out of your cars may see some microscopic benefit after 100K miles. lol

 

[Streetpwr281]

I'm having the oil changed for the first time since I purchased my 2013 GT-500. Bought it with 7,364 miles (fresh oil change by Ford dealer). Now at ~ 9,750 miles I'm going to use the Mobil 1 Extended Performance Oil Filter (Part No. M1-210) and 8.5qts of Mobil 1 5W-50 full synthetic. I'm daily driving for now so planning to change with same every 5,000 miles unless any major objections or reasons any of the above is a bad idea. Thoughts?

 

[Duecestang]

Great post and pics I always wanted to know the difference thanks Tom

 

[tomshep]

I'm having the oil changed for the first time since I purchased my 2013 GT-500. Bought it with 7,364 miles (fresh oil change by Ford dealer). Now at ~ 9,750 miles I'm going to use the Mobil 1 Extended Performance Oil Filter (Part No. M1-210) and 8.5qts of Mobil 1 5W-50 full synthetic. I'm daily driving for now so planning to change with same every 5,000 miles unless any major objections or reasons any of the above is a bad idea. Thoughts?

9.5 quarts in 13-14 according to manual.

Tom

 

[tomshep]

Great post and pics I always wanted to know the difference thanks Tom

Yep--me too. You're welcome.

Tom

 

[Snoopy49]

9.5 quarts in 13-14 according to manual.

Tom

8.5 quarts with filter change.
9.5 quarts with filter change and after draining oil cooler on SVT TP GT500.

 

[4a7191a]

Very awesome op.
I never venture to the Shelby area much but I'm glad I did today. I was wondering about those filters.
Think I'll stick to my motorcrafts for the money though

 

[03kbredfire]

With the additional 60% surface area for filtering and better flow characteristics, I am more comfortable using the FRPP filter.
Data is in.

 

[Tob]

Good stuff Tom!

 

[Clemson]

2005?