Ford Racing Oil Filter?

[[Twitch]]

So I was at my buddies dealership to pick up an oil filter (FL-820-S) when he mentionned me about this new HD high performance filter. It's heavier than the normal filter and it's supposed to flow more oil.

FFRP Oil fitler CM-6731-FL820. I've only found one post about it here. Anyone ever used it?

FORD RACING HIGH PERFORMANCE OIL FILTERS

• Synthetic-Polymer/Cellulose-Fiber blend media
• Heavy gage base and canister for higher burst strength and impulse fatigue resistance
• High quality silicone anti-drain back valve
• Non-stick sealing gasket for ease of installation and removal
• Long life with standard and synthetic motor oils
• Up to 50% more filtering capacity then standard filters
• Improved filtering efficiency
• This technology is only available through Ford Racing Performance Parts.

This also comes in the FFRP Perfomance Pack for 05-06 Mustang GT:

FR1 - Power Pack
The first package is the FR1, also known as the "Power Pack". The FR1 package "provides for more muscle car manners with a throatier exhaust note and an increase in horsepower due to new mass air meter and Ford Racing premium fuel calibration for the 4.6L 3V V-8 engine." According to FRPP "The equipment making up FR1 is bolt-on and can be managed by an experienced “do-it-yourselfer” in his or her garage." The result is an approximate 20 rear wheel horsepower increase. (which is about 325hp at the crank) The suggested retail price of this package is $899.00

Power Pack includes:
-90mm Cold Air Kit (part #M-9603-GT05)
-Muffler Kit (part #M-5230-GTA)
-Performance Oil Filter (part #CM-6731-FL820)
-Pro-Cal tool with official Ford Racing calibration

 

[COBRA90GT]

It costs more than the regular 820-S filter (which is quite adequate), but if you have the extra cash to burn...

 

[bdcardinal]

the bitog'ers love it. its a really good filter. especially if you are doign extended drains or racing.

 

[Crzyhrse]

A friend of mine got one of the first of those Ford Racing oil filters about 8 months ago even before they hit the shelves. They feel as heavy as a brick. They cost about $12.

 

[[Twitch]]

A friend of mine got one of the first of those Ford Racing oil filters about 8 months ago even before they hit the shelves. They feel as heavy as a brick. They cost about $12.

Yea, much heavier than standard filter.

 

[helty]

Yea, much heavier than standard filter.

just take off the front sway bar to counteract the added weight

 

[Stang2003GT]

Realy there that heavy? I run a Fram HD (TG2) and was thinking about going to a mobil 1 Extended Life(I installed it on my ranger but I dont run extended life oil). Is this ford filter better then the top notch mobil 1 filter? It looks awsome wish I could see it when I pop my hood.

 

[Mike97gt]

thats a excellent filter. I plan on getting one for my car now I swithced to synth.

 

[Stang|ess]

Don't use Fram stang2003gt, they're crappy.

if you use this frpp oil filter, can you use if for more than 1 oil change?

 

[[Twitch]]

Don't use Fram stang2003gt, they're crappy.

if you use this frpp oil filter, can you use if for more than 1 oil change?

I don't think so, even on the box itself, it recommends replacing it every 3000miles.

 

[Stang2003GT]

Don't use Fram stang2003gt, they're crappy.

if you use this frpp oil filter, can you use if for more than 1 oil change?

I use Fram ToughGuard. Fram is a good filter I know people who have used them before I was born and still trust them. I think Mobil is even better, This ford filter look very very good and looks to rival a ToughGuard or mobil.

Im about to switch from Mobil 1 5-30w Syth to RoyalPurple 5-20w

Just saw in Pepboy that Mobil turned ther 0-20w to 5-20w finally a ford OE spec oil from mobil, to-bad Im switching to RoyalPurple.

Also if the filter is still good then the oil would be too as sythic doesnt break down like regular natural oil.

 

[bdcardinal]

fram is one of the lowest quality filters made. even the tough guard ones. their quality has dimished a ton over the years. just saw a pic of one form the early 80s cut open next to a brand new one cut open and the differences were staggering.

 

[Stang|ess]

I use Fram ToughGuard. Fram is a good filter I know people who have used them before I was born and still trust them. I think Mobil is even better, This ford filter look very very good and looks to rival a ToughGuard or mobil.

Im about to switch from Mobil 1 5-30w Syth to RoyalPurple 5-20w

Just saw in Pepboy that Mobil turned ther 0-20w to 5-20w finally a ford OE spec oil from mobil, to-bad Im switching to RoyalPurple.

Also if the filter is still good then the oil would be too as sythic doesnt break down like regular natural oil.

Spend a few extra dollars and pick up a Motorcraft filter from your local dealership. Your car will thank you.


God, I remember when they were $3 at WalMart. Now Im paying $7 a pop . That's 8 tacos I could buy from JITB!

 

[imblown-ru]

anyone running the k&n filter? they are a little pricey too. is it worth the extra dough?

 

[Stang2003GT]

How can they be bad? Ive never had a filter fail on me. Ive use tough guard on many cars mine and others and have always performed well. But lately when buying a filter from pepboys for my ranger I was inspecting the filter before I bought it and deside for the first time to buy a different filter because the fram filters look like they were very old. Crap gaskets.

Whats so great with motorcraft anyway. OEM = CRAP, But the FRPP filter look sweet!!!!

FRPP needs to make a full syth 5-20w oil. <-- wouldnt that be cool.

 

[FalconGuy016]

anyone running the k&n filter? they are a little pricey too. is it worth the extra dough?

I run K&N, but, I only have a feeling it's better than Fram cause Fram sort of sucks now.

 

[helty]

Whats so great with motorcraft anyway. OEM = CRAP

Tell you what, next time you change our oil cut your fram open and look at it.

that FL-820S Motorcraft filter is the only one that will ever touch my car

 

[timeless2]

FFRP Oil fitler CM-6731-FL820. I've only found one post about it here. Anyone ever used it?

I have never used it, nor would I consider it with my hardly modified setup.

However, if one had a supercharger, a turbo setup, etc and did a lot of track racing, it might hold some benefit. Without seeing objective test data from a reliable source, I would not change from the Motorcraft filter based on marketing propaganda alone (badging it as FRPP).

 

[DropTopPony]

is this filter capable of extended life? I use royal purple every 5k but usually change every 6 months since I put about 3-4k a year on it.

 

[hotrodnut]

FRPP needs to make a full syth 5-20w oil. <-- wouldnt that be cool.

Motorcraft makes a full synthetic 5w20, the stock # is XO-5W20-QFS.