larger sized fl820 filter

[turf1]

i have a 5.4l e-150 van. was wondering if i could get a larger filter in and would i be getting any more benefit from doing it?

 

[Johnny]

Probably not. If you E-150 specs the FL820, use it.

 

[daman]

what is stock application #?

 

[turf1]

FL-820-S

 

[Gary Allan]

The bypass is a little higher. Benefits? Hard to say.

Part Number: 51087
UPC Number: 765809510876
Principal Application: Ford European-Dorset Engs.
All Applications
Style: Spin-On Lube Filter
Service: Lube
Type: Full Flow
Media: Paper
Height: 5.477
Outer Diameter Top: 3.661
Outer Diameter Bottom: Closed
Thread Size: 22X1.5 MM
By-Pass Valve Setting-PSI: 19
Anti-Drain Back Valve: Yes
Burst Pressure-PSI: 355
Max Flow Rate: 11-13 GPM
Nominal Micron Rating: 25

Gasket Diameters
Number O.D. I.D. Thk.
Attached 2.834 2.462 0.200

 

[hardcore302]

try the ford racing version,.

 

[Drew2000]

The FL820 is already a pretty decent sized filter. I don't see any benefit with a larger filter if you're already using a quality brand like Motorcraft or Purolator.

 

[RF Overlord]

turf1: in your specific case, the only benefit you'd get from a larger than stock filter is if you either want to go a very long time between filter changes, or if your motor generates WAY more than normal insolubles and loads up your filters abnormally quickly.

On a motor in sound mechanical condition with anything approaching a reasonable OCI (like 10,000 miles or less), the Motorcraft FL820S is generally accepted to be an excellent filter, especially for the price. I'm sure a WIX/Napa Gold or a PureOne would be equally acceptable.