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Reply #15 –
Quote from: SirChirpAlot
never had prob with them.


That's like saying you've pulled the trigger four times in Russian Roulette and haven't redecorated the wall yet.

Fram has gone SERIOUSLY downhill in quality since Allied-Signal bought them. Plenty of fresh horror stories out there. Unfortunately, I doubt they will ever improve their products until more people realize they've gone downhill and stop buying their filters. Until then, make mine Motorcraft. (made by Purolator) Might try a Wix filter one of these days, too. Used to use Fram filters, but I read enough about their drop in quality to where I won't use 'em again.

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Reply #16 –
I've heard the same thing about Fram. The check vave thing is what bothers me about them - apparently they drain out when you shut the engine off, making it so when you restart you have to fill the filter before you see oil pressure.
2015 Mustang GT Premium - 5.0, 6-speed, Guard Green - too much awesome for one car

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Reply #17 –
I've heard Fram's are okay if you follow the 3000 mile interval strictly, but I still dont risk it.  T-bird I run a Motorcraft when I can get one, Super Tech when I can't.

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Reply #18 –
Well a filter dont stay on my car long.
I change oil almost every week when beating on the car alot

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Reply #19 –
Well its all apart again.

Get this i have found the banging around it was another piston with skirt broke off.  Also found 3 other pistons with cracks in the skirts.

Never seen this b4,  Checking bore and clearances to see if anything is not right.

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Reply #20 –
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Until then, make mine Motorcraft. (made by Purolator)


Are you sure they're made by purolator?  I coulda sworn they were made by Wix.

Nick

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Reply #22 –
I fixyawater (I forgot your name man!)  I've heard good things about the walmart filters!
One 88

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Reply #23 –
well on the bright side my fram was OK.
Might have a little  in now but its still looks nice and clean.

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Reply #24 –
Claude, my name's Brian.  I've also seen some good press for Wal-Mart "Super Tech" oil products.  I remember seeing a shift kit install in MM&FF or maybe it was some online mustang site.  At the end of the install they pictured a case of Super Tech tranny fluid.  I can recall hearing Eric (I think) say he knew someone that ran it in thier weekend drag car, too.

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Reply #26 –
Now your making me feal bad brian! LOL  You remember my name but I forgot yours.
One 88

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Reply #27 –
That's probably because you're the ONLY Claude I've ever met.

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Reply #28 –
Well New set of pistons are being sent.
Block is going to get punched a bit more over and eveything will gte balanced again and hope to find out why the pistons have been failing.  The Whole set is being sent back to Speedpro and u can bet what i'm getting is not coming from them.

Cam crank rods block heads lifters rockers all look good no marks scuffs or anything that would make me worried about the other parts.
Plus with this motor tranny out for a week or so till motor is back i think i will swap the K member and look at something i been pondering trying for the rear susps.

More pics in next little wile.