Fram filter question
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MASTER JOURNEYMAN
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Fram filter question
I have seen the pages of problems people have had with Fram filters. How many of you with problems were using the Fram Racing Filter? I my self have had problems with another brand but since changing to the fram filter I have had no issues related to filters. I even cut one of their racing filters apart and it looks to be very well constructed. Again, Who has had problems with the Racing filter they make?
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I have been using fram racing filters for years with no problems on sbc and bbc's.
Altho i do know someone that had a engine tear up , which also tore up the oil filter when all the metal tried to keep flowing threw it. They actually got fram to pay for replacing the engine that was built on a dirt floor. U believe that one?
Altho i do know someone that had a engine tear up , which also tore up the oil filter when all the metal tried to keep flowing threw it. They actually got fram to pay for replacing the engine that was built on a dirt floor. U believe that one?
#3
They did not make the "Racing" filter when I had my problem. No way in hell am I gonna give them any $ for any kind of filter no matter how good it is. WHY TAKE A CHANCE. Just buy a Wix racing filter and you know your not taking any chances!!
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The problems that came about from the Fram Filters was with the bottom of the line filters that they sell at like walmart or autozone. the racing filters are made with a totally different quality control than the lower grade ones. I have used the racing filters and have had no problems whatsoever.
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How many of you with problems were using the Fram Racing Filter?
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I did remeber after I made the post that after our dyno tests, Fram/Honeywell did make a recall for this problem. They have probably fixed most of the issues they were having by now but I usually don't give second chances in circumstances like that.
This was a press release of that recall:
This was a press release of that recall:
Honeywell is recalling FRAM Racing HP4 and HP8 oil Filters that were manufactured from May 25, 2006 through September 14, 2007. The affected filters are marked with a date code A61451 through A72571 sequentially. The date code and part number appear on the filter housing (in small black text above "Fram").
The gasket of the oil filter becomes more pliable under high temperatures and pressures. This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil.
The gasket of the oil filter becomes more pliable under high temperatures and pressures. This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil.
#7
Great post there, Dude. Anyone who experiences a failure such as yours and then spends the time and effort to do controlled tests is someone who we all can learn from. Here's hoping you in turn will gain some pearls of wisdom from the rest of us. Thanks for contributing !
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I have cut open several filters and never have I seen one as heavy duty as the fram racing hp-?. the paper element did seem to be a little skimpy compared to the others i have seen but this is a racing filter that is not designed to go 5k miles as a regular automotive filter does.
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Originally Posted by cepx111
Why even take a chance?
It's just not worth the risk.
JMO, Cp
It's just not worth the risk.
JMO, Cp