Originally Posted By: goodtimes
Originally Posted By: oil_film_movies
Originally Posted By: goodtimes
I didn't know the Amsoil is 98.7%@20. Nice filter. Heavier construction. Of course in the real world things aren't as simple as the 4 hour heavy load test dust procedure. But if it makes people feel warm and fuzzy 98.7 is worse than 99 that is just fine. Probably extends one's life to be soothed.
You're missing the main point being made: Amsoil oil filters are expensive.
The main point is
Amsoil filters are twice as expensive as Fram Ultra's, and
you get nothing for that. In fact, Amsoils are slightly worse at filtering. Amsoil filters aren't "bad", they're just not a good deal. Ditto Royal Purple filters, similar comparison.
Also, why go out of your way to pay extra for an inferior oil filter when Ultras are available at walmart or amazon or rockauto ? EZ to get; the others aren't.
I know one costs more, so didn't miss any points. Why does the Fram racing filter cost $14? Heavier baseplate, heavier everything, with no wire mesh or full synthetic. It's interesting Fram chose synthetic blend for high flow, yet the Ultra is supposed to be such high flow it's like invisible. So why didn't Fram just take Ultra guts, which are in an EG can, and make the racing filter around that wonder element?
Racing filters are not meant to run 20,000 miles.
They do not need 99.9% filtering.
Racing motors are not expected to last 200,000 miles.
They are torn down multiple times in their life and oil changes after every use.
Plus Fram does not make a racing filter for the EcoTec motor (since that is what this thread is about).