Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New profile posts
Latest activity
Members
Registered members
Current visitors
New profile posts
Search profile posts
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
RAM TRX - TRX-Forum.com
Bronco Raptor - BroncoRaptorForum.com
Forums
GEN 1 (2010-2014) Ford SVT Raptor Forums
Ford SVT Raptor General Discussions [GEN 1]
"Wet" vs "Dry" Filter elements
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="BigJ" data-source="post: 86966" data-attributes="member: 62"><p>As an aside, dry doesn't necessarily mean paper. In fact, I don't think you'll find any aftermarket (serviceable) dry filter that's paper. Typically they'll use a synthetic blend of fiberglass, cotton, wool and/or polyester. </p><p></p><p>My experience says that the day of the dry filter is here. Manufacturing techniques exist today that allow for a much denser pleat pattern that is often deeper as well; more surface area means more filtration ability. And the media itself is constructed to flow far more air than our engines need. So as they collect dust and dirt, the necessary air just reroutes around the clogged fibers. This means that the engine still gets all the air it needs. </p><p></p><p>Or to put it another way, an oil filter might perform as well as a dry filter when new (or freshly serviced), but their flow abilities decrease sooner than a quality dry filter as the miles pile up and they "load up".</p><p></p><p>And, of course, cleaning a dry is much less involved than cleaning an oil. Most quality drys are hydrophobic; they don't absorb water. So its literally a rinse shake out and run, rather than rinse, then let dry, then oil, then let dry, then run. </p><p></p><p>I don't have any flow bench data to back this up. Its just what I've seen reported over recent years regarding this subject. Hey, maybe we ought to get a flow bench and try this stuff out... </p><p></p><p><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BigJ, post: 86966, member: 62"] As an aside, dry doesn't necessarily mean paper. In fact, I don't think you'll find any aftermarket (serviceable) dry filter that's paper. Typically they'll use a synthetic blend of fiberglass, cotton, wool and/or polyester. My experience says that the day of the dry filter is here. Manufacturing techniques exist today that allow for a much denser pleat pattern that is often deeper as well; more surface area means more filtration ability. And the media itself is constructed to flow far more air than our engines need. So as they collect dust and dirt, the necessary air just reroutes around the clogged fibers. This means that the engine still gets all the air it needs. Or to put it another way, an oil filter might perform as well as a dry filter when new (or freshly serviced), but their flow abilities decrease sooner than a quality dry filter as the miles pile up and they "load up". And, of course, cleaning a dry is much less involved than cleaning an oil. Most quality drys are hydrophobic; they don't absorb water. So its literally a rinse shake out and run, rather than rinse, then let dry, then oil, then let dry, then run. I don't have any flow bench data to back this up. Its just what I've seen reported over recent years regarding this subject. Hey, maybe we ought to get a flow bench and try this stuff out... :) [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Members online
Eisner62
petrolhead
KAJRIP
Pismobound
KingKoopa17
jobsi
nelsonr103
martinjoa
smurfslayer
jfondren3
-RRRaptor-
MurderedOutSVT
mckernan
DaveInMn
Nesc204
oliver1539
Gdog
catinthehat85
RRick
RaptorJoe331
raptordawg1
Samuel Strawbridge
tcm glx
ToadSmasher2K1
ReallyNice
shigman
Ruger
NickyF25
4x4TruckLEDs.com
Blkshp18
Evil Peaches
BP31
1BAD454SSv2
RallyMoto
Inkd_firemedic
Hard R
0341Marine
crfdude86
Turning Blue
RollTigers
ScottS23
TwizzleStix
MZRaptor72
Dave T
redsmoke
lawndartdesign
CruiserClass
julien194b
SeasickLI
Rnr
... and 24 more.
Forum statistics
Threads
93,191
Posts
1,955,714
Members
56,469
Latest member
ngodavid23
Forums
GEN 1 (2010-2014) Ford SVT Raptor Forums
Ford SVT Raptor General Discussions [GEN 1]
"Wet" vs "Dry" Filter elements
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn more…
Top