Tons of threads on this topic already


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Most are all the same. The newest one on the market and IMO the best for filtering, is by IPR. It's pricey, but it's a full flow/bypass filter system.

 

Researched these a bit and went with the performance machine kit.
Fair price, fast shipment, and easy install.

They even sent me two for the price of one, but I returned the extra. lol

 

I have PMM also. I dont regret it.

 

i went with sinister , very easy to install and comes with ball valves for east filter change cant beat the price too , very happy with it

 

same with PMM. as long as you get it cheap and it has the valves they are all the same.

 

:doh:

http://www.powerstroke.org/forum/6-0l-performance-parts-discussion/253870-ipr-high-flow-coolant-filter-not-another-bypass.html

They are all the same, except the IPR. That one is different.

 

How much do these run?

 

Probably about $240, due to be released around the end of the month. Innovative Performance Research

 

They all filter all of the coolant. The bypass filters just do it slower but they are wayyyyyyyyyyy cheaper.

 

They're all bypass filters, unless you splice into the 2" hoses at the radiator and run that through a filter in series. Haven't seen a kit for that yet. :rofl: IPR's filter just takes the entire 3/4" heater circuit as it's bypass loop, the others use a 3/8" bypass off the heater loop. They are about $100 cheaper, and "wayyyyyyyyyyy" slower. Manufacturer cites 83% better flow. Over time the cost of replacement filters evens out the total cost difference to some extent. The magnet is a nice feature.

 

They are not all bypass filters. Manufacture blah blah blah. it's just slower, not wayyyyyy slower. It's perfectly safe to run a sinnester or PMM bypass filter. I change my filter every oil change but I don't need to.change it but once a year not to mention they are like $7 where I get mine from. You can stick a powerful magnet on the bottom of the filter. Got my PMM for $100 that's more than $100 less. Your barking up the wrong.tree.

 

Maybe you should try again in the morning. :laugh:

 

Try what again?

 

I bought a Sinister setup but didn't put it on right away. Then PMM kit came out. I liked the way their hoses hook up so I bought their hose kit and used the Sinster filter base. Now I have extra hoses(just in case). Most of them seem to be/work the same.

 

There is no question that IPR's coolant filter does a superior job to every other coolant filter (which are all copies of each other) out there. Yes it is more expensive, it is a better designed and executed product than all the others. You get what you pay for.

Yes all the others are cheaper, they do filter slower (less effectively) have no magnet, etc. No these will not harm your truck they are just not as effective. Again you get what you pay for.

 

I guess my philosophy is something is better than nothing. I would have waited for the IPR had I known about it. Instead, I went with the PMM. I was going Sinister, but with teh PMM there is no cutting hoses, so if I ever get rid of the truck and I take it off and return it to stock. They were about the same price, so that's what sold me. Fairly easy install as well - I didn't lose too much coolant.

 

Did you are an idiot. They are not all bypass filters. There are systems out there that are inline filters. The problem is that if they clog up then you have no coolant flow at all. Try not speaking I you don't know what your talking about.

 

Did you are an idiot. They are not all bypass filters. There are systems out there that are inline filters. The problem is that if they clog up then you have no coolant flow at all. Try not speaking I you don't know what your talking about.

That's uncalled for. If you can't post without calling people names then don't post.

 

Yea your right. He was just pushing my buttons. That's my bad.

 

These are a pretty good bargain considering shipping is included.

6.0 Coolant filter kit.

 

It is a good system. That is what we were talking about the bypass system. They are all the same.

 

Am I the idiot? All I was saying is they are all the same, except the PMM one gives you hoses so that you dont have to cut into the stock ones.

 

No, he wasn't talking about you.

 

Short story on Ford Service and coolant filters

I myself run a Sinister and have for about 10,000 kilometers (Canada) Love the looks, ease of changing filters, and the piece of mind. Ordered it for $129 with free shipping to Arizona and had a buddy bring it north for me.

Now the story. I have a good buddy who runs an immaculate gorgeous jet black 07 6.0. Babys the truck. Fully Synthetic oil with changes done by the dealer. I convinced him to install a Sinister. I picked one up this winter in Arizona. Ok he did not want to install it as he was still under warranty. Fair enough reason. His truck was very close to expiring his factory coverage. Took it to Ford and guess what. Blown head gaskets, replaced EGR and replaced oil cooler. Cost to him ZERO. Exactly what they say, its not if, its when your stock 6.0 is going to go. When he was there he asked the shop foreman installing the coolant filter he already has. Reply WHATS THAT? Never ever seen on of those installed on a Ford diesel!!!!! WT# This is in a city of 270,000 people with a farm based trading area close to 500,000. Ford is a major player in the truck market here and 6.0s are everywhere on the roads, and this doofuss has never seen one installed. By the way, not to mention the dealers name, but they fly a huge flag in the north end of Saskatoon Sask if you want to guess where not to go for Ford shop service.

It is my total belief that had Ford installed this filter in any form, from any manufacturer, for around $150 cost to Ford they would have saved about 3 gajillion dollars in repairs and good will. Your block will rust, your oil cooler will plug with this rust, followed by the plugging and blowout of your EGR cooler, leading to blown head gaskets, followed by about $8000 in repairs. Install a filter!!!!!

Ford would be leaps ahead of the competition, and have a much stronger customer base. How many shunned Ford and turned to the other guys for the super long running Cummins. Sure you have to live with a Mexican spot welded shell, but you get a reliable engine. Sorry for the cheap shot on the RAM. You don't see Chevy in the logging camps unless an owner or company Exec drive up. Beautiful they are, but a tough truck?

Ok, its Fathers day, raining hard and I feel better cause I vented. Sorry if I touched some sore spots.

 

I love my sinister kit, really easy to install and use! The looks don't hurt either! Not to mention I pulled off my first filter and it was incredible the amount of gunk that it caught!


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What's the cheapest kit out there? Money is kinda tight right now if any, so I guess any filter is better then none right?

 

Exactly! Before I bought my diesel site kit, I ran a fuel filter from like an 89 F250. It actually collected a lot!

My current kit has been on for about 1.5 years - its great!

 

Cheapest would be to use one those all make type inline fuel filters


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Please explain "inline filters"


Are you meaning something like a gas line filter? You got to be kidding. You are messing with an engine and labor worth over $10,000 dollars. If a inline filter plugs up and clogs the filter you have zero coolant flow. Results, pure chaos. Not a very good idea.

The coolant filters were talking about cost around 150 bucks. Install them yourself in less than 15 minutes. They are bypass, meaning they take a small part of the coolant flow every time the cycle passes. The filter can totally plug solid and your engine will still survive. The good ones have shutoff valves, which can be closed. This feature eliminates the mess when it is time to change the filter. Maybe one or two ounces is all the spillage to catch.

For my choice the Sinister was the best looking, and also most complete kit out there. All the parts required were in the box. T splicers, high pressure hose clamps, even the filter included. Factory attached professional hose attachments at the head unit. Totally idiot proof. And.... FREE shipping.
within the U.S. Hard to beat this kit.

After install, one filter per year at cost of around 10 bucks????? Too expensive? Think it over!

 

i too love my sinister filter kit but i never get any sand or gunk in it , i cut each one open but nothing ....mabey its just clean in there ? but i flushed the ford gold out and addad ec-1 rated before the install of the coolant filter

 

GOOD! I cut one open a few months ago with 10k on it. I had enought to maybe make my eyes ichy. Nothing major.

I think I am ridding my current filter out for 20k. But heck, the filters are like 9 bucks on dieselfilters so im sure I get board and do it before hand.

 

I just ordered the sinister. Seems to be the best deal. EGR Delete Kit | Diesel Performance Parts | MKM Customs - Performance Products and Accessories
they have it for 148.00