Fram HP 1 oil filter

My engine builder recommends the Fram HP 1 oil filter for my engine. I questionned him on this, as I have heard a lot of negative comments about Fram filters declining in quality over the last few years, but he said he felt the HP-1 was still a good filter.

Has anyone had any experience with the HP 1 filter? The only alternative I can find is a K&N 3001 filter.

Thanks.

Robert,
My car came with that filter and I replaced it with same when I changed oil, I'd be interested in hearing if anyone has a strong recommendation otherwise.

The Fram HP1 "isn't what it used to be". It was originally created for use on Ford hipo 289 V8 and similar engines, but Fram quality has gone down a lot in the last 25 years. There have been a lot of posts on the CLF about various filters, filter burst problems, etc.

If your oil pressure is high enough to burst most filters something is probably wrong inside the engine (sticking pressure relief valve, etc.).

K&N, AMSOIL, And Mobil1 filters are supposed to be the best on the market for both filtering and strength, but the German filters (available from VW dealers) are also very good.

My car came with a Fram, first oil change switched to K&N, no problems and running great at 16500 miles. Eddie

This is the study most seem to quote www.minimopar.net/oilfilterstudy.html. Interesting reading I can

I have been using HP1 filters for the last 15 years on HiPo VW motors that would normally explode a light duty filter. You obviously don't want your pressure too high. The HP1 has ,for me at least, always done the job to my satisfaction.

I also have an Oberg filter which is a cleanable filter that will screen out even finer particulate. A little more costly but they are awesome.

Check out Ebay there are a few on there now.

There at lots of options out there.

P-

Another "replacable-style element" filter is the System-1. It can withstand higher oil pressre than a Fram HP-1 system due to the aluminum canister design. But if you can find an O-BERG system, that would be the best choice.

Glenn:

My engine builder mentioned the System One oil filter set up, and recommended it. I'll do some research into that and the Oberg system.

Bob

I have a "system one" oil filter that I have mounted remote. has lifetime stainless filtration system internals. just clean and replace, no paper cartridges. cost about $120.00, bought in Redding Cal.


GClarke "The Vacaville Guy"

I rebuilt a 65 C engine way back in '76 and installed a "Rapid Cool" oil cooler mounted across the fan intake. Yea, I know, but it was the hot set-up "back in the day". I was parked in downtown Palo Alto, pissed at the then girl friend, and I was going to show her just how pissed I was. It was a cold winter night and the car had been sitting for 5-6 hours. As I rev'd it up, droped the clutch I heard a loud noise that sounded like someone had slapped my rear fender. I stopped and found the oil filter can on the street. Turns out all I showed the girl friend was what an idiot I was and what a lot of oil looks like when it is in a big puddle on the street.

I fixed it by installing a different set of pressure relief springs in the oil passages. But Im sure you have already done that.

Also look at Canton filters: www.cmfilters.com/
Ron

Robert,
I ran a fram hp1 filter on a drag bug for several years with
several engine combos, one was a 2276 with 15to1 comppression.
I never experienced even 1 oil down. This was in the last 5yrs.
I would not hesitate to use this prodect
Jim

Another fix to the "exploding" Fram HP-1 filter would be to simply install a pump cover equipped with a pressure relief valve. Cost is only about $40 from GENE BERG Enterprises. This item just might save you from future headaches

Appreciate all the advice. I'm waiting for another cold day to see what happens with the Fram filter set up, and to check the oil pressure when cold.

Bob