3.0 filters

[hotrodfeguy2]

I have a 96 3.0 Ford Ranger I was wondering do they make a larger filter for it?My old 2.5 S-10 I had you could go to a larger filter.Also do they make a filter relocation for the 3.0? That way I could run a larger V-8 filter.

[ April 10, 2005, 11:22 PM: Message edited by: hotrodfeguy2 ]

 

[Gary Allan]

You can use a FL1A size filter if the engine installation allows. You can use virtually anything with a 3/4-16 thread. I think you spec' a FL400S size can ..but the gasket is "functionally" identical to all the normal Ford filters.

Your spec'd filter in wix

51516
UPC Number: 765809515161
Principal Application: Ford/Merc. Cars + Trucks (81-05), Chrysler/Jeep (02-05), Mazda Trucks (94-05)
All Applications
Style: Spin-On Lube Filter
Service: Lube
Type: Full Flow
Media: Paper
Height: 4.828
Outer Diameter Top: 2.921
Outer Diameter Bottom: Closed
Thread Size: 3/4-16
By-Pass Valve Setting-PSI: 8-11
Anti-Drain Back Valve: Yes

Gasket Diameters
Number O.D. I.D. Thk.
Attached 2.734 2.430 0.226

FLIA size in wix

Part Number: 51515
UPC Number: 765809515154
Principal Application: Chrysler Family of Cars/Trucks (57-70), Ford Family of Cars/Trucks (57-00), Mazda Trucks (94-00), Toyota Landcruiser (71-96) - (Two Quart version is 51773)
All Applications
Style: Spin-On Lube Filter
Service: Lube
Type: Full Flow
Media: Paper
Height: 5.178
Outer Diameter: 3.660
Thread Size: 3/4-16
By-Pass Valve Setting-PSI: 8-11
Anti-Drain Back Valve: Yes

Gasket Diameters
Number O.D. I.D. Thk.
Attached 2.834 2.462 0.200

I use this on my daughter's Taurus that also spec's the 400S filter.

I'm pretty sure that you can use just about any Ford filter except those for the new(er) modular engines ..which use the metric thread ..so take your pick

The standard PermaCool relocation kit will spin right up to your filter land. It includes all the threaded inserts needed and the basic size of the adapter (since most filters fall into a similar size) is just right for your Ford/Mopar filter mount. They include an adapter for other, larger, filter mounts that you won't need.

 

[T-Keith]

You'll have a hard time fitting the FL-1a in there, those things are tight. I'd stick with the FL-400S with the silicone ADBV, it's plenty big.

-T

 

[hotrodfeguy2]

thank you for the great info.I was looking for a larger filter to go a little longer OCI I will be changing to synthetic next change.

 

[TallPaul]

I have heard a couple times now that it is hard to get a FL1A on a Ranger 3.0. That suprises me because I have one on an Aerostar 3.0 and surely the Ranger can't be any worse than an Aerostar for getting at the engine. But maybe they just routed the exhaust manifold differently. I did have to pull the hot starter wire and re-install it pointing away from the filter and that gave me plenty of room.

 

[Gary Allan]

I like to go bigger ..but unless you're going for long OCI's ..it may be a somewhat wasted effort. We'll see. Right now I'm using the smallest PureOne on my engine (whatever a ST3614 look alike is in PureOne) ..and although I only have about 1300 miles on it ..it hasn't shown any increase in PSID due to accumulation. This will change, naturally, and the larger the filter ..the longer it will take ..but if you're not going to do an extended (index that for the variable concept of "extended") drains ..it may just be an un-needed addition.

But..hey, it can't hurt and you can't discount the "Ooooh what a feeling" type bennies from "exceeding the need" type actions ...I tend to get a decent thrill out of that type of stuff.

 

[TallPaul]

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Originally posted by Gary Allan:
But..hey, it can't hurt and you can't discount the "Ooooh what a feeling" type bennies from "exceeding the need" type actions ...I tend to get a decent thrill out of that type of stuff.

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Yep, I love the way that big 7-inch Purolator L40017 (Motorcraft FL299 xref) looks sticking off the side of my big six, 300 cid Ford F150 engine instead of the spec FL1A (5.5-inch).