I've used the larger filter on my 87 since it was new 22 years ago. Chrysler products used it in the 60's.

That problem can be solved by going to a remote mounted oil filter.

True.. Thats some hardcore stuff though. I think it would be a waste of money for most of us

Hey, check this out.. this would get rid of the limit of filter size because of it hitting our frame...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NOS-M...021210006r8972


It looks like this:

http://www.richardehrenberg.com/OilAdapterGaskets.jpg

Well, if you want a high flow filter, and get exotic,LOL The only filter brand I'll use on my 68 Mustang is Baldwin. The stock Ford filter was at one time a V-1-F(20 years ago)I think the # is different now, but A Ferrari filter is exactly the same, except high flow, which is a B-253 Baldwin filter. I have used nothing else on my stang for 20 years.

Here are some specs for the B253

Fits: OMC - 3.2L Cobra Diesel engine
Replaces: Ferrari 45384000, Lancia 2220425, Porsche 90110720302
Thread: 3/4-16
O.D.: 3-11/16"
Length: 5-15/32"
Includes gasket: G401
Contains: Anti-Drainback Valve and 19 psi By-Pass Valve and Standpipe

I went to Autozone to confirm that the K&N HP-3001 will fit our trucks. I compared it to the stock size K&N HP-2004.
The K&N HP-3001 is bigger than the Motorcraft FL1A filter.

I have also found a bigger K&N filter for my mom's 4Runner and my lawn mower. Off to find one for my S10...

Yeah, Fram are junk.

Some Mopar ones are made by Fram, some aren't. Mopar, if memory serves, has a couple different manufacturers for their filters. Hence why I don't use Mopar filters.

Mobil 1 or Wix or K&N, always. More expensive, but better construction. No offense to you, Laramie, but that "never had a problem with them" argument sounds like someone who uses AVeraGe, I mean AVG antivirus, on their PC. They think free is just as good as a company who is actually certified, tested, and recognized. AVG sucks.

If you read one quarter of the real reports on Fram filters, you will never touch them again.

Hey, the Ferrari filter is a good idea...


I like the check valve built in.. that's a sweet feature.

I would add that any filter with more surface area of the medium than the one of the intended size is "high flow"

Mobil 1 and K&N oil filters are almost the exact same on the inside. They are made by the same company. The only differnce between the 2 is the casing and the 1'' nut on the end of the K&N. If the Mobil 1 is cheaper and you hate the nut on the K&N (IDK why you would), get the Mobil 1. The K&N and Mobil 1 are the same price @ my AutoZone (sometimes the Mobil 1 is cheaper), so I always get the K&N.