Baldwin's website used to specify when there was a longer compatible filter available for a vehicle. Forums that are specific to vehicle type usually know the model number of compatible longer filter, if one is available.
For many years I belonged to a large Jeep club. Myself and every Jeep 4L owner I've known used extra long filter. I no longer recall the Wix or Baldwin part number for a long filter, but any forum for Jeep Wrangler TJ, LJ, or Cherokee XJ could tell you off the top of their head.
Likewise with forums for Buick and Oldsmobile that use Buick 3800 S2 engine (probably also S1 & S3). I can tell you right now off the top of my head 3 brands and part #s of compatible long filters for my Buick 3800 S2: Baldwin B35-S, NAPA Gold 1036, or Microgard Select MSL51036.
Using a longer filter is not stupid. It's a great filter capacity upgrade for $1 more.
However, for Hyundai 1.8L I've determined that there's only 1 compatible longer filter, but it doesn't filter as fine. So not a good option.
So I will be staying with standard size filter in NAPA Gold for the Hyundai 1.8L because for that vehicle it is the best option.
It was not stupid of me to inquire and research the topic for the Hyundai 1.8L. You shouldn't be throwing around the word stupid like that.
