Our trucks use the Ford FL1A filters, I just found that Ford has a Racing version of this filter.


This is the filter, note how it has silicone instead of rubber like the regular filter, also note how it has twice the thread count to retain the filter to the housing.

It's also twice as heavy, coming it at 16 ounces, while the standard filter is 8 ounces.

Ford Racing FL1A


Motorcraft FL1A




From the Ford Racing site:

+ Synthetic-Polymer/Cellulose-Fiber blend media
+ Heavy-guage base and canister for higher burst strength and impulse fatigue resistance
+ High-quality silicone anti-drain back valve
+ Non-stick sealing gasket for ease of installation and removal
+ Long life with standard and synthetic motor oils
+ Up to 50% more filtering capacity than standard filters
+ Improved filtering efficiency

Side of the box:



And a data sheet from a bobistheoilguy thread (for the fl820s, but the FL1A should be comparable)



Anyway, I'm adding the stock oil cooler to my D2 today, and I'll use this filter.

 

That looks like a great filter, but I'm of the "why put an awesome filter on such a crappy engine" camp. I can see why trying to get the best oil filter sounds appealing, but it seems like the failures these engines experience are not caused by oil filter problems. I buy Wix 51515 filters for around $5 and save my money for parts and the inevitable frame repair.

 

I use the Mobil 1 filter that has a large oil capacity but will be changing to Car quest(Wix version) next oil change to save money

 

Better make sure your Rover is not looking over your shoulder while you type that sacrilege!

 

We have an understanding. I speak the truth and it pees on my driveway.

 

Puralator L40316. Twice the capacity, 97.5% efficiency and around $10.

 

Mobil 1 m-301, slighly larger than standard, change mine every 7,500 miles

 

I buy the Mobil 1 version as well.

 

I stick with the wix or napa gold filter (same thing). It does the job and this motor doesn't require anything fancy.