🛠️ What did you do to your Tremor today? [2026 edition]

[Explorerinil]

The jack I use most often now for wheels/tires swappin' around is that new AGM 7000 lbs scissors jack. It's pretty damn handy.

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Per thread topic, I changed my Godzilla engine's earl today. Swapped in a fresh batch of 8 quarts Motorcraft 5W-30 Synthetic Blend and a Ford Racing version of the FL-820S oil filter.

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Motorcraft is good oil. I’ve seen squad cars survive in hard conditions running nothing but motorcraft and 3-5k oil changes.

 

[MVI]

The jack I use most often now for wheels/tires swappin' around is that new AGM 7000 lbs scissors jack. It's pretty damn handy.

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Per thread topic, I changed my Godzilla engine's earl today. Swapped in a fresh batch of 8 quarts Motorcraft 5W-30 Synthetic Blend and a Ford Racing version of the FL-820S oil filter.

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What's special about a racing filter?

 

[Apples]

What's special about a racing filter?

Better construction and 2.5 times the price!

Most importantly, I believe greater filtration. I'll get some specs BRB.

 

[MVI]

I'd be wanting higher flow and a finer micron rating. Standing by....

 

[Explorerinil]

I'd be wanting higher flow and a finer micron rating. Standing by....

https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/2026-f250-7-3l-godzilla-what-is-the-recommended-filter.407117/

 

[Canyon Trekker]

The jack I use most often now for wheels/tires swappin' around is that new AGM 7000 lbs scissors jack. It's pretty damn handy.

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Per thread topic, I changed my Godzilla engine's earl today. Swapped in a fresh batch of 8 quarts Motorcraft 5W-30 Synthetic Blend and a Ford Racing version of the FL-820S oil filter.

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"The jack I use most often now for wheels/tires swappin' around is that new AGM 7000 lbs scissors jack. It's pretty damn handy."

AGM for the win. 2nd vote for this jack, best one I've ever used; it fits under tight spots and lifts high, easily with a drill, can't accidentally collapse by design, no hydraulics. Perfect for boat trailer as well.

 

[Poor White Boy]

25 platinum ,swapped out oem cab lights for recon black/amber . Different install then my older trucks .But did not follow you tube install .Only lowered very front of headliner and total install /swap took 30 mimutes

 

[Apples]

Thank you Explorerinil for the BITOG link. Always a good read.

I'd be wanting higher flow and a finer micron rating. Standing by....

I caved and asked the Artificial Mind of the Go0gle:


Yes, the Ford Performance (Ford Racing) variation (part number CM-6731-FL820) will capture finer particulates and provide better overall filtration than the standard Motorcraft FL-820S.
While the standard factory filter is a highly reliable baseline engineered by Ford, upgrading to the Ford Performance version changes the internal filtering capabilities significantly. [1]

Media and Filtering Differences

Feature	Motorcraft FL-820S (Standard OEM)	Ford Performance CM-6731-FL820
Media Type	Traditional Cellulose / Synthetic-Blend	100% Fully Synthetic Media
Filtering Capacity	Baseline standard	Up to 50% more capacity
Particulate Efficiency	Typically rated around 80% at 20 microns	Finer multi-pass efficiency (approx. 98% at 20 microns)
Canister Strength	Standard gauge steel	Heavy-gauge steel (higher burst pressure)

Why the Ford Performance Version Filters Finer Particulates

• Synthetic Media vs. Cellulose: The biggest factor in capturing smaller micron particles is the media material. Standard Motorcraft filters rely heavily on cellulose (paper) fibers, which have larger, irregular gaps. The Ford Performance filter utilizes synthetic media with uniform, tightly woven fibers. This allows it to trap microscopic wear metals and smaller soot/carbon particulates that would otherwise pass right through a standard cellulose filter.
• Increased Media Surface Area: The synthetic pleating design allows for a higher density of pleats without restricting oil flow, meaning it can hold significantly more trapped material before reaching its capacity limit. [1]
• No Flow Trade-Off: Usually, tighter filtration means more resistance to oil flow. However, synthetic fibers are thinner than cellulose fibers, meaning the Ford Performance version provides finer filtration while maintaining excellent flow characteristics—critical for the high-volume oiling demands of the 7.3L Godzilla engine.

A Critical Note on the Bypass Valve
Both filters utilize a base-end relief (bypass) valve. This is incredibly important for the Godzilla engine layout. If the filter media ever becomes completely restricted or the oil is highly viscous during a freezing winter startup, the valve opens at the base rather than the top. This ensures that bypassed oil doesn't wash over the dirty side of the filter and dump trapped contaminants back directly into your engine bearings. [1]

The Takeaway for Your Tremor
For standard daily driving and routine service intervals, the stock FL-820S is entirely adequate and proven. However, if you are subjecting your F350 Tremor to severe duty cycles—such as heavy towing, dusty off-road environments, or extended oil change intervals—the Ford Performance filter is a highly beneficial upgrade for keeping your oil chemically and physically cleaner. [1, 2]

 

[MVI]

Sounds like the correct oil Filter for the Tremorites with a Pro Charger or Whipple set up....



Ford Racing has 250 square inches of filter material compared to 156 square inches for the Motorcraft FL820.
Greater flow and greater filtration...and double the cost, just like how the GT500 was about double the GT in price.

 

[MVI]

"The jack I use most often now for wheels/tires swappin' around is that new AGM 7000 lbs scissors jack. It's pretty damn handy."

AGM for the win. 2nd vote for this jack, best one I've ever used; it fits under tight spots and lifts high, easily with a drill, can't accidentally collapse by design, no hydraulics. Perfect for boat trailer as well.

That AGM is a cheater. it has an EZ-Torque Gearbox that Incorporates a 3.5:1 internal planetary gear reduction that reduces the required input torque by more than 70%

No wonder it cost $400

It is exceptional from a design perspective.

 

[armorross]

I’m at Group 1 Ford in El Paso and found this museum piece.

 

[McE]

I’m at Group 1 Ford in El Paso and found this museum piece.

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You came here to tell us you loaded it in the back of your Tremor today, right?

 

[Poor White Boy]

Installed ranch hand headache rack on one of older trucks ,19 f350
Still need install center part.used all stainless steel fasteners

 

[Poor White Boy]

Now completed .actually did all this Sunday

 

[Tugboat]

Installed GPS antenna puck for Tread 2 Overland
Parts list

• Garmin part number010-13087-17 GPS antenna cable, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/1328637/, which attaches to the Gramin locking magnetic-assistend mount for the Tread 2, part number 010-13087-09
• Harfington Active GPS antenna - right angle SMA connector with magnetic base https://www.harfington.com/products/p-1100408 - chosen as the antenna lead is .1 meter ~4 inches long
• RP-SMA male to SMA female adapter, 50 ohms available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07489LY4M?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback

Intstallation:

• The GPS mount will have to be disassembled to install the Garmin GPS cable - see attached - the small screw for the cable is installed from the back of the mount and tightened insuring the the cable is seated flush in the mount for positive contact with Tread 2

GPS cable retaining screw and GPS cable loction for retaining screw

• Connect cable and antenna using the SMA male to SMA female connector using a small dab of diaelctric grease
  
• Completed install BuiltRight Dash Mount prefect place for antenna with magnetic base
  

 

[securityguy]

View attachment 276217View attachment 27621825 platinum ,swapped out oem cab lights for recon black/amber . Different install then my older trucks .But did not follow you tube install .Only lowered very front of headliner and total install /swap took 30 mimutes

Why?