oil filter delete??

[tubman]

I am in the camp of those favoring the bypass filters as used by Ford. The way these cars are driven and maintained these days, the finer filtration they provide can only be of a benefit. Also, the paper element will absorb excess water that may find it's way into the system. As to lowering the pressure inside the filter. There is one .060" restriction on the input, but there are two on the output on the standpipe. Make sure those are clear.