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So, which oil filter is the darling of BITOG these days?

There are two rear ends possible an 8.8 or a 9.75. You can tell the difference by the shape of the rear cover. This is an 8.8. This is a 9.75.

I really like the LubeLocker reusable gasket.

Summit sells it cheaper by the quart. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mob-122044-1

This deal is back at $19.51 for 5W-30.

Some newer vehicles require a special machine to purge all the air out of the cooling system. Air trapped in the heater core would do what you described.

If you are going to put some major hours on it, get a Champion. Saylor-Beall also makes a good unit.

OP's screen name has me ROFLMAO

1978 F-150

I've used them a couple times recently. They don't leak and that's all I know since I don't cut them open afterwards.

Here is what they look like in PH500XL

I'm also skeptical about high compression not requiring premium fuel when using synthetic oil.

If you put detergent motor oil (like what you'd put in your car) in your air compressor, it will turn milky looking. You want to run a non detergent oil. For home use, it doesn't matter if it is conventional or synthetic.

Smart car or air cooled VW?

$4.70 per gallon for E0 $4.29 per gallon for E10 Okmulgee, Oklahoma

What does the center tube look like?

There are compressor shops that can swap the compressor head and motor onto a new tank for you.

I'm interested in seeing this filter cut open as well.

Here are two high quality 5 horsepower units Saylor-Beall Champion

What's your budget? Some very reliable units are still made for a high price. A used industrial compressor can be had for cheap if you can wait for the right deal.