Built LS1 Oil Filter

[blsnelling]

I have an '02 Trans Am WS6. It has a pretty healthy LS1, puting out about 450 RWHP. Redline is 7,100. What filter would you recommend on this engine? It currently has Ravenol 5w30 in it with a K&N HP-1007 filter. Stick with the K&N? Is something like a Wix Endurance too restrictive? Would the Purolator Boss be a good compromise? Of the filters below, I have listed both the short and long versions. Ground clearance is a concern on this car. I do like that the Microgard has a bypass valve, should it ever need to flow more than what the media might allow. I'm just thinking "out loud" here. What are your thoughts?

K&N HP-1007

Fram FE9837 / FE10575

MicroGard Select MSL51522 / MSL51042

Carquest Premium Blue 85522 / 85042

Purolator Boss PBL25288 / PBL14006

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[Brian123]

The Short Fram Oil Filter.

 

[JavierH19]

The fram endurance is the one I'd use. Although it filters the best it should also flow the best because of the fully synthetic media and it's wire backed. With that filter you can do 3k oil changes but you wouldn't even need to bother to change it every time or even 3th run. They have a high holding capacity so i wouldn't worry about leaving it on there for at least 4 runs.

 

[Passport1]

WOW! The Knight Rider?

LS1 Tech.com

 

[BrendanC]

FE9873 is the filter i would go with if the pan is still 13/16-16. dual layer wire backed media with amazing efficiency to boot.

 

[BrendanC]

you can’t run a 10575 as it is m22x1.5.

 

[RooflessVW]

Fram HP20

 

[jhellwig]

The number you posted are for two different generations of engine for each brand. You need to know what pan you have. I think all LS engines had metric threads but the difference is where the bypass is.

I think on Fram for whatever gen truck engine a 2011 or that era 3.6L engines used the short PH10060 or long PH10575. These are metric thread with a bypass in the filter. I think there are some other filters that have a different bypass pressure in the can.

 

[fantastic]

Obviously a Purolator Boss that matches the black paint.

 

[BrendanC]

also, would highly reccomend upping to a 40 weight being you’re making elevated power. HPL PCEO 5w-40 gets my vote. make sure regardless of what oil filter you choose to let the oil get up to temperature before romping on it as that will only cause the bypass in the filter head to open.

 

[jetman]

Fram Ultra, Endurance, or Titanium.

 

[Furious]

On performance applications I personally would go with wire backed. FRAM Endurance is a very solid filter, just check them louvers before using it.

 

[blsnelling]

Looks like I got some of my numbers mixed up. Thanks for the input.

 

[blsnelling]

Fram HP20

These are new to me. I see they're rated at 94% efficiency @20µm. Lots of neat features.

https://www.fram.com/media/wysiwyg/...ocs/fram-racing-filter-sell-sheet-6a-edit.pdf

 

[BrendanC]

These are new to me. I see they're rated at 94% efficiency @20µm. Lots of neat features.

https://www.fram.com/media/wysiwyg/...ocs/fram-racing-filter-sell-sheet-6a-edit.pdf

while they’re still efficient, you aren’t really in the need for one. you’re still running a wet sump traditional LS oiling system. the endurance is definitely the way to go. or if you can go search AAP’s for OG wire backed media FS3675’s. take a bright flashlight with you and check down the center tubes.

 

[blsnelling]

Weren't the XG3675 Ultras also wire backed at one point? What was the difference between the OG Ultra and the OG Titanium?

 

[BrendanC]

Weren't the XG3675 Ultras also wire backed at one point? What was the difference between the OG Ultra and the OG Titanium?

the XG’s were also wire backed but most walmarts don’t carry that size as the 3506 can be used in its place.

 

[Plawan]

I have an '02 Trans Am WS6. It has a pretty healthy LS1, puting out about 450 RWHP. Redline is 7,100. What filter would you recommend on this engine? It currently has Ravenol 5w30 in it with a K&N HP-1007 filter. Stick with the K&N? Is something like a Wix Endurance too restrictive? Would the Purolator Boss be a good compromise? Of the filters below, I have listed both the short and long versions. Ground clearance is a concern on this car. I do like that the Microgard has a bypass valve, should it ever need to flow more than what the media might allow. I'm just thinking "out loud" here. What are your thoughts?

K&N HP-1007

Fram FE9837 / FE10575

MicroGard Select MSL51522 / MSL51042

Carquest Premium Blue 85522 / 85042

Purolator Boss PBL25288 / PBL14006

Pics for attention

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Fe or boss if ya plan on a longer oci 10k+
Any of the others listed for 10k or less. This is assuming it’s a clean healthy running engine, would appear it most likely has been taken good care of.

 

[blsnelling]

I should have stated this in the OP. This car only has 23K miles on it. I have owned it 4 years and haven't put 2K miles on it. OCIs are of no concern.

 

[ARCOgraphite]

also, would highly reccomend upping to a 40 weight being you’re making elevated power. HPL PCEO 5w-40 gets my vote. make sure regardless of what oil filter you choose to let the oil get up to temperature before romping on it as that will only cause the bypass in the filter head to open.

Not too elevated. Specific output is about the same as a base '21Camry 2.5L 4 cyl family hauler which is 8-1/4 BHP per 100cc

The 5W30 Ravenol he is using has stout HTHS if it VMP or REP but he didn't say. Not showing his cards, LOL.

I'd run a 51042XP Wix on my car