I recently have read several articles, concerning the importance of canister burst strength. We hear so much about flow and filtering, but not too much along the lines of filter strength itself.
Most of the concern seemed to be with pressure spikes. I would guess this would be at start-up in cold weather? Or as the oil reaches a thicker nature in extreme heat? Or both?
Doing a bit more research, seemed to reveal that most see the Mobil 1 ($10-12) as just about the best made filter available. I've always liked the K&N. I believe both are made by Champion. Again, I'm talking canister strength.
In a totally unscientific bit of testing, I did a bit of filter squeezing, at a couple places. The Motorcraft 820, my Interceptor's OME, could be physically indented slightly, without a lot of effort. Sean Hyland Racing uses this filter on all the engines he builds, around the 4.6 motor, and likes them. He said he ad only seen one fail, and it was an internal problem, brought on by neglect.
I found three I thought were tough as nails, aside from the Mobil and K&N. They were an AC/Delco, a Bosch, and the wonder-cheapie Wal Mart's Super Tech. Let me guess: These are all basically the same filter.
Just curious, if pressure spikes, and canister strength is a legit area of concern?
Most of the concern seemed to be with pressure spikes. I would guess this would be at start-up in cold weather? Or as the oil reaches a thicker nature in extreme heat? Or both?
Doing a bit more research, seemed to reveal that most see the Mobil 1 ($10-12) as just about the best made filter available. I've always liked the K&N. I believe both are made by Champion. Again, I'm talking canister strength.
In a totally unscientific bit of testing, I did a bit of filter squeezing, at a couple places. The Motorcraft 820, my Interceptor's OME, could be physically indented slightly, without a lot of effort. Sean Hyland Racing uses this filter on all the engines he builds, around the 4.6 motor, and likes them. He said he ad only seen one fail, and it was an internal problem, brought on by neglect.
I found three I thought were tough as nails, aside from the Mobil and K&N. They were an AC/Delco, a Bosch, and the wonder-cheapie Wal Mart's Super Tech. Let me guess: These are all basically the same filter.
Just curious, if pressure spikes, and canister strength is a legit area of concern?