please list the filters that have a silicone adbv

[The_Champ]

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...with the supertech or ac delco filter...

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You already realize it, but there's some of your problem right there. I wouldn't run either of those past 3,000 miles, not only because of the ADBV, but also because of the e-core design.

Just as it is with a Fram, there are better filters out there, for not a whole lot more money.

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Were are your facts stating that ecore style is subpar to other conventional filters? I make a statement without facts, you jump all over me. Minus the nitrile adbv, I want to see proof that all other conventional off-the-shelf filters are better than ecore. Internally they are not subpar. Everyone irratioanlly states that the combination relief, adbv, nylon core, and all-around makeup of these filters is lesser in quality than others. This couldn't be any farther from the truth. The combinational valve is rated the same as other brands, the nylon core has a higher collapse strength than other metal cores, and the media is rated up there in efficiency with all brands lacking synthetic blended media. This is a low cost, high quality, American made product whether people want to admit it or not

 

[Colt45ws]

The ADBV failed on the ST3980 I took off my car, but it was in service for 5,200 severe miles. I think I peaked coolant temp of 245F a couple times..
Edit: Re-interested, I cut open the filter and checked it. It wasnt immediately obvious, but it had deformed so there was about 1mm of space between the ADBV and base plate all the way around. Does not stop me from continuing to use them on low use/normal use applications. The rest of the filter looked great.