I just went through the 2005 Wix Master Catalog and pulled out all of the oil filters that have the exact same thread and gasket dimensions as the ubiquitous FL-1a. All part numbers are Wix part numbers, so if you want a different brand of filter, enter the Wix number into your preferred maker's cross-reference calculator and you'll have what you need or want.
One caveat: I found out through sad experience that the GIGANTO 51714 will NOT fit any of my Fords ('83 F250 w/460 and '95 Explorer) because it is too wide. The lesson to be learned here is to check all clearance dimensions before you buy. Oh well, the 51714 will look magnificent in my trophy case!
One more caveat: Be careful about deviating too far from the OEM specs for your stock filter's bypass PSID. Excessive deviations may damage your engine.
Final caveat: The 51515R is for Racing Only and not street use, per Pete C. of Wix.
Here's the listing:
Motorcraft FL-1a Oil Filter Alternates using Wix Part Numbers
[ August 14, 2005, 10:04 AM: Message edited by: 59 Vetteman ]
One caveat: I found out through sad experience that the GIGANTO 51714 will NOT fit any of my Fords ('83 F250 w/460 and '95 Explorer) because it is too wide. The lesson to be learned here is to check all clearance dimensions before you buy. Oh well, the 51714 will look magnificent in my trophy case!
One more caveat: Be careful about deviating too far from the OEM specs for your stock filter's bypass PSID. Excessive deviations may damage your engine.
Final caveat: The 51515R is for Racing Only and not street use, per Pete C. of Wix.
Here's the listing:
Motorcraft FL-1a Oil Filter Alternates using Wix Part Numbers
code:
¾-16, 2.834 O.D. Gasket, 2.462 I.D. Gasket
Wix # Height Overall Dia. ADBV? Bypass PSID Notes
51515 5.178” 3.660” Yes 8-11 FL-1a equivalent
51335 2.483” 3.670” Yes 8-11 needs 15614 gasket
51311 3.372” 3.661” Yes 16
51085 3.790” 3.660” Yes 8-11
51521 3.790” 3.660” Yes 8-11
51307 3.812” 3.663” Yes 8-11
51312 3.812” 3.663” Yes 11-13
51189 3.895” 4.282” Yes 8-11
51068 4.338” 3.660” Yes 8-11
51624 4.354” 3.701” Yes 13-19
51515R 5.170” 3.600” Yes 8-11 Racing Only
51191 5.178” 3.660” Yes 30
51452 5.178” 3.660” Yes 8-11
51647 5.178” 3.660” Yes None No Bypass Valve
51775 5.178” 3.660” Yes 8-11
51806 5.189” 3.663” Yes 7-9
51601 5.205” 4.282” Yes 13-19
51545 5.218” 3.701” Yes 27-33
51411 5.988” 4.282” Yes 8-11
51714 6.605” 4.276” Yes 16
51333 6.982” 3.670” Yes 30
51773 6.982” 3.663” Yes 8-11 FL-299 equivalent
51459 7.010” 3.694” Yes 7-9
[ August 14, 2005, 10:04 AM: Message edited by: 59 Vetteman ]