Whew, so I started down this rabbit hole to see if I was able to find some comparisons between the Amsoil EAO17 and the FL500s and it turned into The Matrix for sure.
So, I compiled some of the data that I found and discovered some interesting information and maybe even a new alternative. Keep in mind this data is from various sources that I tried to make equal as much as possible, so take it all with a grain of salt.
I tried to compare capacities but couldn't find information on some, so I went with calculating volume by using external dimensions. I realize this could be an inaccurate depiction as there are things going on internally that can effect that value, but it might be a DECENT overall indicator.
Looks to me like the Ford Racing FL820s (not the Motorcraft FL820s) might be a very viable improvement. Even over the Amsoil filters. Although I've been seeing the Amsoil equivalents being the EAO11=FL820s and the EAO17=FL500s. My concern would be gasket dimensions. I don't have one in front of me currently to see if the (only very slightly) larger gasket will fit on the oil filter manifold.
I will let the debate begin as some of this data seems a lot to digest and may have some effects on performance or operation that I can't foresee (different RVOP values, etc.)
Amsoil EAO-17:
RVOP: 18-24 psi
Flow Rate: 11-12 gpm
Efficiency @ 20micron: 98.7%
Volume (using external dimensions): 30.62 cu in
Gasket ID: 2.390"
Gasket OD: 2.760"
Source:
https://amsoilcontent.com/ams/graphs/eao/filterspecs.pdf
Notes: Flow rate I personally called Amsoil Tech Support
Amsoil EAO-11:
RVOP: 11-17 psi
Flow Rate: 11-13 gpm
Efficiency @ 20micron: 98.7%
Volume (using external dimensions): 39.24 cu in
Gasket ID: 2.420"
Gasket OD: 2.810"
Source:
https://amsoilcontent.com/ams/graphs/eao/filterspecs.pdf
Notes: Flow rate I personally called Amsoil Tech Support
Motorcraft FL-500s:
RVOP: ~8 psi
Flow Rate: 10-12 gpm
Efficiency @ 20micron: 80.0%
Volume (using external dimensions): 27.77 cu in
Gasket ID: 2.397"
Gasket OD: 2.753"
Motorcraft FL-820s:
RVOP: ~16 psi
Flow Rate: 11-13 gpm
Efficiency @ 20micron: 80.0%
Volume (using external dimensions): 43.84 cu in (41.75 cu in with updated, shorter version)
Gasket ID: 2.462"
Gasket OD: 2.834"
Notes:
https://www.f150online.com/forums/v...p-these-new-fl-820-s-filters.html#post3693022
Ford Racing CM-6731-FL820:
RVOP: 17-23 psi
Flow Rate: Unable to locate
Efficiency @ 20micron: 99.9%
Volume (using external dimensions): 42.44 cu in
Gasket ID: 2.422"
Gasket OD: 2.800"
Ford Racing FL820s vs. Motorcraft FL820s:
Sources:
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https://www.svtperformance.com/threads/oil-filters-motorcraft-fl-820s-vs-ford-racing-fl-820.1134759/
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https://www.mustangevolution.com/th...ford-racing-cm-6731-fl820-oil-filters.111350/
Ford Racing CM-6731-FL820:
* 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 - 283 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:
* Filter Weight - 13.1 oz
* Overall OD - 3.76" @ seam / 3.66 @ can
* Overall Height - 4.05" (UPDATE AS OF 2009 - HEIGHT CHANGED TO 3.72")
* 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)
Notes:
https://www.f150online.com/forums/v...p-these-new-fl-820-s-filters.html#post3693022
Alternatives:
Source:
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https://www.mustangevolution.com/th...ford-racing-cm-6731-fl820-oil-filters.111350/
K&N HP-2010:
* Filter Weight - 16.8 oz
* Overall OD - 3.66"
* Overall Height - 4.09" to top of "nut" / 3.71" to top of can
* Can Material - 0.02" thick steel
* Filter Element OD - 3.36"
* Filter Element Height - 2.24"
* Media - Synthetic (appears pink/orange)
* Number of pleats - 55 + 1 joint
* Depth of pleats - 0.72"
* Media length (unrolled) - 89.3"
* Media width (glue not included) - 2.1"
* Media thickness - 0.030"
* Total media surface area - 187 sq. in.
* Total media volume - 5.6 cu. in.
* Inner Filter Support Material - 0.015" Thick Perforated Steel
* Inner Filter Support OD - 1.66"
* Identifying marks
Can - 072206C1 / Product of USA
ADBV - AAX / 77
Base - ZZ
* Gasket Retention - Press Fit
* Thread - M22 -1.5
* Relief Valve Location - dome end
* ADBV Material - Silicone (orange)
* Gasket includes lubricant
Purolator PureOne PL24651:
* Filter Weight - 12.6 oz
* Overall OD - 3.76" @ seam / 3.66 @ can
* Overall Height - 3.77"
* Can Material - 0.014" thick steel
* Filter Element OD - 3.25"
* Filter Element Height - 2.65"
* Media - Cellulose (appears pink/orange)
* Number of pleats - 60 + 1 joint
* Depth of pleats - 0.68"
* Media length (unrolled) - 91.5"
* Media width (glue not included) - 2.56"
* Media thickness - 0.030"
* Total media surface area - 234 sq. in.
* Total media volume - 7.0 cu. in.
* Inner Filter Support Material - 0.010" Thick Perforated Steel
* Inner Filter Support OD - 1.72"
* Indentifying marks
Can - F07518G2 / Made in USA
ADBV - 6944453 / AAX / 104
* Gasket Retention - Multiple Crimps
* Gasket includes teflon
* Thread - M22-1.5
* Relief Valve Location - dome end
* ADBV Material - Silicone (orange)
