Fram Racing HP-1

[BBDartCA]

Not until I looked at this site did I realize that I am very lucky for not having all my motors explode because I've been running Fram filters for decades now. But I understand what people are getting at with their construction and all. Orange can of death, thats funny.

So what are peeple's opinion and experience with the Fram HP-1? Seems to have good construction, and a high ADBV number. IS there a better choice for a severe duty application?

 

[Steve S]

The biggest difference is the burst strength of the can. The elements construction is typical Fram orange can looking.

 

[H25B]

Originally Posted By: BBDartCA
IS there a better choice for a severe duty application?


This might be an option...
http://www.google.com/cse?cx=01829996478...3&sa=Search

http://catalog.baldwinfilter.com/PartSpecification.asp?URL=PartEntry.asp&partnumber=B253

 

[Johnny]

Originally Posted By: BBDartCA
Not until I looked at this site did I realize that I am very lucky for not having all my motors explode because I've been running Fram filters for decades now. But I understand what people are getting at with their construction and all. Orange can of death, thats funny.

So what are peeple's opinion and experience with the Fram HP-1? Seems to have good construction, and a high ADBV number. IS there a better choice for a severe duty application?


There no good, that is why they use them on most of the top fuel dragsters and funny cars.

 

[Steve S]

They are run due to contingency money. Not because it is a better product.

 

[Gary Allan]

Quote:
IS there a better choice for a severe duty application?


What are you doing that you feel requires a special filter? The HP series, as with the "R" series from Wix, are sieves. The poorest level of filtration available on the market. They're only applicable for race engines to catch big chunks. The engine wears out way too soon to worry about longer term abrasives and the oil is changed out frequently.

The only street application I've ever heard them used on were the 1970 Boss 302 and the 1970.5 Z28. Apparently, in this head to head showdown, stock filters were bulging and blowing up.

The HP-1 is a simple Ford filter.

Part Number: 51515R
UPC Number: 765809129054
Principal Application: Racing Applications Only
All Applications
Style: Spin-On Lube Filter
Service: Lube
Type: Full Flow
Media: Paper
Height: 5.170
Outer Diameter Top: 3.600
Outer Diameter Bottom: Closed
Thread Size: 3/4-16
By-Pass Valve Setting-PSI: 8-11
Anti-Drain Back Valve: Yes
Max Flow Rate: 28 GPM
Nominal Micron Rating: 61

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


If this is for a truck/pickup, then just get a bigger filter.

Not super fine, but the velocity should be so low that anything that can be filtered will most likely drop out of suspension every time you shut it down long enough.

Part Number: 51773
UPC Number: 765809517738
Principal Application: Ford Trucks, Massey-Ferguson Tractors, Oliver Tractors, VW Eurovan (93-95)
All Applications
Style: Spin-On Lube Filter
Service: Lube
Type: Full Flow
Media: Paper
Height: 6.982
Outer Diameter Top: 3.663
Outer Diameter Bottom: Closed
Thread Size: 3/4-16
By-Pass Valve Setting-PSI: 8-11
Anti-Drain Back Valve: Yes
Burst Pressure-PSI: 290
Max Flow Rate: 7-9 GPM
Nominal Micron Rating: 32

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

Or get a B2-HPG from Baldwin. The high performance glass media should work well for you.


If you want to get real fancy. The EaO26 is a wizbang version of the 51773

 

[tom slick]

They do have a cool screen over the bypass.

 

[Johnny]

Originally Posted By: Steve S
They are run due to contingency money. Not because it is a better product.


But they work just fine. NOTHING WRONG WITH A FRAM FILTER.

 

[Steve S]

I have them on both of my Toyotas as we post.

 

[Robenstein]

Wix makes racing filters as does Moroso.