Engine SS Ultra oil filter installed...

SS Ultra oil filter installed...

Just got back from driving the car after putting the SS oil filter on.

Firstly, it didn't fit. The lip on the oil pan prevented it from lining up right. I just took a hammer and beat it back a little and it went on fine.

So far, I feel I made a good choice. Oil pressure is slightly higher. It is HOT today (95ºF) and typically, that in combination with highway driving and/or high revving will cause the pressure to dip down to 10psi @ idle and around 40-45 psi @ 3000rpms with a maximum of 60psi @ 4000rpm+. However, I drove the shit out of it to see what would happen...and idle pressure didn't go below 15, 3000rpm reading didn't go below 50psi and the max pressure @ 4000+ topped out at 65. So, I guess you'd say about a 5psi increase thoughtout the rpm range. Engine is significantly quieter. Soooo, I know it's doing something and that's what counts.

Now for some of that Amsoil stuff and I'll be set.

Trav

Maybe you hit the hammer on the edges so perfectly that you made a flawless seal.

I meant that I bent the edge of the oil pan back a ways. I didn't do anything to the filter.

Trav

Is that the stainless steel reusable filter?

That is a reusable stainless steel screen filtering media in a billet aluminum filter...
Isn't that an Ultra '1' filter as shown here? There seems to be a '1' engraved behind the name on the filter. http://www.proficientperformance.co...=&Store_Code=PP
So it is as large as mine then. Glad to hear it worked well for you too. Extra peace of mind, and it'll eventually pay for itself. Cleaning it can be a bit messy though... I got the System 1 filter a while back; http://www.s1filtrationgroup.com/index_backup.htm

wtf? reusable oil filter? Somehow that dosent sound like a good ider to me..

It's a better idea than paper filters. Paper deforms under high pressure and when there's any moisture...and it also looses it's ability to filter after a shorter period of time than you'd think. Soooo, stainless steel means higher flow rates, better filtration, no breakdown, and you can inspect what's floating through the oil at each oil change.

Yes, it is the Ultra 1 SS filter.

Trav

Sounds like $100 worth of rice.

Any supporting evidence for the aforementioned comment?

-So this filter does NOT have a bypass valve?? It will filter at any pressure?
-Do you have a picture of it in place?
-How and where do you clean this? Do you just wash the oil down the sink?

Technically, no bypass valve that I was able to see.

Don't have a picture of it in place, yet, but will soon. The filter is larger than OE - quite a bit.

They send a cleaning solution that you just spray on it and let it soak for 5 minutes, then spray off with a water hose and let dry (or you can spray with comnpressed air).

The filter disassembles and the filter element just pops off for cleaning.

It's neat. I like it.

Trav

Sure - don't buy paper filters, and for the love of automobiles stay away from Fram. Buy quality filters that have an anti-drainback valve. Why would you buy a filter with a bypass anyway? Less mess, more convenience. The company your shiney can is made by will hopefully still be in business so you can get your "money's worth." How long do you have to wait while your replacement screen is being shipped? There are bigger filters that will fit with little or no modification. You could get a relocation kit that will add capacity while cooling the oil. $100 vs. $4-6.

I could go on, but whatever. Enjoy your shiney metal can. This is just like the cone filter company that was bought out by K&N because they were more efficient and the FIPK sales were bombing. $300 for a 3" curved hardware store stinkpipe...

haha..funny yet true.

I was looking for a specific tutorial on oil filters that I read a while back, but I found this instead:

http://motorcycleinfo.calsci.com/Filters.html

I like the BS letter from Fram at the end of the page!

Paper element filters may stop most of the smaller particles, but they do let some larger than 35 microns pass, unlike the SS one which is used in all types of professional racing vehicles... An anti-drainback valve is useless if the filter sits upside down like on our 1ZZ, as it's always full of oil. Some guys here sound like they just have a big load of rice under their hat. If you don't like it, just stick to your crappy restrictive disposable filter.

Thanks, dominator. That was coming, but you just saved me the trouble.

Q: What causes engine wear?

A: Direct metal-to-metal contact.

Q: What causes direct metal-to-metal contact?

A: Lack of lubrication (cold starts being when 90% of engine wear occurs).

Q: How might we prevent direct metal-to-metal contact?

A: Better oil flow rate.

Because I would postulate that lack of lubrication would kill bearings quicker than 35 micrometer contaminants. However, contaminants being remnants of your engine self-destructing due to lack of lubrication. Hence, flow rate might have somewhat of an effect on rate of engine wear and circulating contaminant in the first place - don't ya think?

Trav

Re-read my post. I said DON'T buy paper filters. I agree 100% that lubrication is the biggest concern. It's just the point of these companies selling snake oil and blowing smoke up your ass to get you to pay more. You like it and it makes you feel better - that's all that counts, right?


BTW, I was thinking of other vehicles with high performance engines when I referred to the anti-drainback valve. Sorry, I forgot I was still in the rice patties.

I suppose I need a better definition of "rice". I take that as an insult, sometimes - perhaps I shouldn't???

Is there anything that Ultra 1 says about their SS filters that isn't true or is misleading? I didn't see anything like that. There hasn't been any smoke blown up anyone's ass, here - straight up.

You're saying not to use paper filters, yet you've also implied that SS filters, such as the one I have, are gimmicks ( or just overpriced...in which case I pose the question: what about cars isn't expensive?) - which is it?

Late,
Trav