Pablo, they are two different filters. The FL400s is used on some Mazda/Ford V6s and is skinnier than the FL1A. -Joe
(FORD)Motorcraft FL-1A vs. FL400S Flow rate
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Thanks - the photo in the BiTOG study does look much more slender than a FL-1A. I don't know why they chose this filter to study.
Do you know the insides to different construction or just proportionally smaller?
Also for the study, for example,they choose an Amsoil SDF-15 which is pretty much the same size as an FL-1A, not the FL400S.
Do you know the insides to different construction or just proportionally smaller?
Also for the study, for example,they choose an Amsoil SDF-15 which is pretty much the same size as an FL-1A, not the FL400S.
Pablo, the reaon we went with this filter had to do with the thread size on the filter housing that Bob purchased. -Joe
I agree, I'll personally send in a FL-1A for testing come time
The FL400S is the 'standard' filter for my '94 Taurus SHO - but I use the FL-1A instead (after seeing that test - I'm glad!).
I would be highly interested in the test results.
The FL400S is the 'standard' filter for my '94 Taurus SHO - but I use the FL-1A instead (after seeing that test - I'm glad!).
I would be highly interested in the test results.
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That's strange - the Amsoil SDF-15 is 3/4-16...as is the FL-1A....so is the FL400S? (no?)
The FL-1A is $2.77 at wally world...I'll put $3 in an envelope....
Folks,
The BiTOG OF tests gave the MotorcraftFL400S a crappy score. Bottom barrel results really.
Is the FL-1A the same? I mean I use these filters and for some reason always thought the flow was great. My analysis, pressure and start-up noise are great.
The BiTOG OF tests gave the MotorcraftFL400S a crappy score. Bottom barrel results really.
Is the FL-1A the same? I mean I use these filters and for some reason always thought the flow was great. My analysis, pressure and start-up noise are great.
Thanks Pablo!! When we get the new motor mounted, and the pump running again, I'll let you know, Joe
THe Fl-1A has a Pure 1 filter cartridge in a puralator premium case. They then paint it white and put motor crafts logo on them. If you like a Pure 1 filter media with a cheaper case adv and bypass system for $2 and some change then I would say it is a good deal. I normaly like to use Baldwin B2HPG which is the exact same filter that Amsoil sell under it's brand but you can get the B2HPG for $6 instead Amsoils $10. THe HPG part of the Baldwin designation means High Performance Glass Media. The B2 is the same size as Fl-1A.
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