FL1A on a V8?

[SuperHO]

I know they fit in the V6 without problems....do they work on the V8? And how much more oil does it hold?

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[hawkeye18]

I know from experience that you will be putting about another half a quart in your system with an FL-1A. FWIW, I would highly recommend getting the Mobil 1 M1-301 (it crosses). It is a much higher quality filter and will be much better for your car!

I read an analysis once that basically says that running the FL1A will increase the bypass valve opening from 2000 to 2500 RPM, thus allowing filtering to a higher rev range at the same pressure drop.

I have heard of people using FL1As on G3s, so you shouldn't have any problems. You might if your subframe is all the way forward, though.

 

[SHOZ123]

The larger filter will easily fit on the V8 as it is mounted vertical. It does get a bit closer to the exhaust down pipe though. I made a heat shield that simply clamps onto the filter.

 

[SuperHO]

on a lightly driven SHO, would that distance to the exhaust create a problem?

 

[Mr Anonymous]

I've run the Amsoil equivalent of the FL-1A on my V8 SHOs since day 1 without a problem. You'll want to up the total oil fill to 7 quarts.

As long as the car is moving, I don't really see a problem with the slightly closer proximity to the exhaust manifold, and even at idle the temps really don't get that high anyway.

 

[Mossdahaus]

+1 for everything said above... I run the mobil 1 filter FWIW

 

[chrome_rust]

I am running a Fram PH16 i think, i had it changed a quick change place... they thought i was crazy when i told them to put in 7 qts....

 

[SHOZ123]

I use to run the bigger filter until I got a stash of the obsolete AC Delco UPFL400A. Rated up there with the Mobil 1 and K&N filters.

Fram oil filters HP or not are:hpoop: