Ford Racing Oil filter vs Motorcraft (repost?)

[KDS]

These are the specs of the Ford Racing and Motorcraft filters for the Mustang 4.6L

Ford Racing CM-6731-FL820 Oil Filter
Measurements

* Filter Weight - 19.75 oz
* Can OD - 3.68" / Seam OD - 3.76"
* Overall Height - 3.99"
* Can Material - 0.019" thick steel
* Filter Element OD - 3.44" (at element)
* Filter Element Height - 2.81"
* Media - Cellulose - Synthetic Mix? Oiled? (appears orange)
* Number of pleats - 63 + 1 joint
* Depth of pleats - 0.73"
* Media length (unrolled) - 100" (seam crimped)
* Media width (glue not included) - 2.50"
* Media thickness - 0.029"
* Total media surface area - 250 sq. in.
* Total media volume - 7.25 cu. in.
* Inner Filter Support Material - 0.010" Thick Perforated Steel
* Inner Filter Support OD - 1.71"
* Indentifying marks
Can - 810050516 / Made in USA
Bar Code - 7_56122_07567_8
Label - 6945234
Base - 22 / MM
* Gasket Retention - Multiple Crimps
* Thread - M22-1.5
* Relief Valve Location - base end
* ADBV Material - Silicon



Motorcraft FL-820S
Measurements

* Filter Weight - 13.1 oz
* Overall OD - 3.76" @ seam / 3.66 @ can
* Overall Height - 4.05"
* Can Material - 0.02" thick steel
* Filter Element OD - 3.25"
* Filter Element Height - 2.51"
* Media - Cellulose (appears pink/orange)
* Number of pleats - 43 + 1 joint
* Depth of pleats - 0.68"
* Media length (unrolled) - 65.5"
* Media width (glue not included) - 2.375"
* Media thickness - 0.035"
* Total media surface area - 156 sq. in.
* Total media volume - 5.4 cu. in.
* Inner Filter Support Material - 0.012" Thick Perforated Steel
* Inner Filter Support OD - 1.68"
* Indentifying marks
Can - Made in USA
ADBV - 6944453 / AAX / 150
* Gasket Retention - Multiple Crimps
* Thread - M22-1.5
* Relief Valve Location - base end
* ADBV Material - Silicone (orange)

 

[Johnny]

If I were going racing, I would use the Ford racing filter. Larger element, more element, and a stronger can for burst strength.

 

[Gary Allan]

I'd say so too. If you're going to be flat shifting @ 7000+ (or wherever) and stressing things beyond normal ..go with the most robust can you can find.

 

[KDS]

Its the same price as the RP filter for my car.

 

[c3po]

Where would you buy this Ford Racing Oil Filter, someone wants to Drag Race against me next weekend.

 

[KDS]

Cheapest place is thefordsources.com about $12/13 a filter +s/h so get about 4-5 of them, otherwise its a like $130 a case.

 

[Mkos1980]

Unless your laying down some SERIOUS HP its not worth it. I'm putting down 398HP and 481TW to the wheels with a ProCharged "stockish" 355 TPI Camaro and run the stock purolater filter. The oil pump spring will release pressure before its too much.

 

[ctc]

Originally Posted By: Mkos1980
Unless your laying down some SERIOUS HP its not worth it. I'm putting down 398HP and 481TW to the wheels with a ProCharged "stockish" 355 TPI Camaro and run the stock purolater filter. The oil pump spring will release pressure before its too much.


LOL You're just hating because you drive a bowtie.

 

[RF Overlord]

I agree w/Mkos1980. Unless you're making serious HP and have massive oil pressure, the racing version of the FL820S is a total waste of money.

As for burst strength (which isn't listed above), unless it's a typo the can material for the plain jane filter is .001 thicker than the racing version.