oil filter subsitute ?

Curt wrote:I used to cut my oil filter open every other outing. Didn't take long to pay for the System1. I guess it depends on how much information you're gathering.

Curt ..what is the system1 ?

It is a 3 piece filter that screws apart for inspection and cleaning. It will out live us both. Lets you see what the filter is catching.

Here you go,,,, System1 link

cool thxs for the link Curt .... those billet ones sure are pretty ...... so all you have to do is buy the replacement filters..... how much do they go for Curt ?

For the standard type that goes on like your normal filter, about $120-150.00. A lot of money, but after you go thur 10-12 good racing filters, well, I'm just saying!

No, you don't by replacement's, it a stainless steel element that you clean.

I prefer my oil to be filtered by something other than a screen door replacement part.

Lem Evans wrote:I prefer my oil to be filtered by something other than a screen door replacement part.

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Lem Evans wrote:I prefer my oil to be filtered by something other than a screen door replacement part.

Not many 30 micron screen doors at our hardware store.

30 micron ? Does that keep flys and aids out of the house

Does it keep the census people out?????

Lem Evans wrote:30 micron ? Does that keep flys and aids out of the house

Guess you've never seen the size of our mosquitos and flys here in the Great Republic of Texas...............................................................................--------------------------

On a serious note....how many sq. inches of filtering area does the System 1 have?

Lem Evans wrote:
On a serious note....how many sq. inches of filtering area does the System 1 have?

There you go, asking a dumb guy a smart guy question. I honestly dont know, I would guess around 150²". Not as much as a paper filter, but not designed the same either. A paper filter is built to clog up and throw away, where as the System1 is designed to clean are reuse. It traps the average size atmospheric particles and flows 20w50 motor oil, so thats about all I can say about that.

I have never noticed and abnormal particles imbeded in the bearings using this type of filter, plus I run a K&N filter in the scoop tray, so I'm sure that makes things happy inside.

Ask System 1 what the area is....please . when i get to the office...I'll look for the area of the race filters .....way more than the FL1a.

The typical paper filter is around 350²" of material.

The Jomar deals have 460 sq. inchs at 18 micron. I got distracted and forgot to check my notes from the FL-1A I cut open.... as best as I can remember they were solid less than 300 sq. in. They are a great filter for what they were designed for...T-Birds , Lincolns , trucks , etc.
The FL-1HPs are a much better animal than the 1A and are what I reccomend for guys that want/need a filter with by-pass.
It is my opinion that the System 1 30 micron is okay for a race only deal......my concern after 'eye balling' one was how much area they have. I'm sure that guys like you that 'stay after' their stuff will not have any issues .

what do you guys use and how do you cut a filter open ???

Chain saw..it's fuuun

Order you a filter cutter Bruo, works just like a can opener.

Bruno..it aint no big deal...want me to send one ?

Lem Evans wrote:Bruno..it aint no big deal...want me to send one ?

better send him the 18" saw so he can trim his tree's when he's done with his filter

res0rli9 wrote:

Lem Evans wrote:Bruno..it aint no big deal...want me to send one ?

better send him the 18" saw so he can trim his tree's when he's done with his filter

and hack on that hood scoop...................

you guys are the best ...

thxs Lem

Lem Evans wrote:Chain saw..it's fuuun

Now thats some funny shiot! LOL

Sorry, I've been busy, trying to make enough to pay the BF Evans invoice.

Here is some info I have one the FL-1A. It is one of the better paper filters out there.

Cartridge Length 4.125 inches
Cartridge Outside Diameter 3.250 inches
Cartridge Inside Diameter 1.625 inches
Cartridge Pleats 64
Cartridge End Cap Type Stamped-steel, with bypass valve
Anti-Drainback Valve Type Nitrile rubber diaphragm
Bypass Valve Type Spring-loaded steel
Element Type Paper media, stamped metal seam
Element Length 100.0 inches
Element Width 4.000 inches
Element Surface Area 400 square inches
Shell Thickness 0.011 inches
Backplate Thickness 0.120 inches
Gasket Type Nitrile rubber

Typo or dated info.....I've cut them open they do not have 400 sq. in.......not even close. I agree, the FL1a are good filters for what they were designed for.

It's from 2000. So, yes its 9 year old info. Someone else may be supplying them now.

I have never cut one apart to measure the paper, so, just using other peoples info.

Here is a link to the study Oil Filters