Joe:
(Even the OEM Mopar filters are extremely Robust) - Can't go wrong in my opinion! (But also come with a 200% -$$$ Mark Up)
First thing I think of is those Millions of engines - whom went 100K-300K miles while running the Orange Can of Death (Fram PH8)!
I've never been known to make the smartest choice the first time.
Attending ALL those Long Noria Machinery Lubrication classes @ Work - I have totally understood when It comes to oil filters - (A New Filter is Not Near as Efficient as a Oil Filter that has been in service for a decent time) Depending on the selected media - a bit of flow may be sacrificed - but flow is very critical as some might know!
I have realized the Donaldson Blue DBL7349 is my Logical (BEST) Option. (But - Using the Fluted Filter Wrench makes filter removal easy)
So MY personal options are as follows - Fleetguard (Stratapore) LF16035 or Wix 57620XP or Baldwin BT7349 will be my ideal filter choices.
Honestly - My main focus is running the Highest of Quality Air Filter that I can find. (More Flow is not needed - Only more efficient filtering media) - I installed a HD plastic fine mesh screen at every entrance of my Ram Air Box to keep out larger to Medium size debris - with the objective to keep the incoming air as clean as could be (except for the Normal Dirt) ya just can't block.
(Even drilled a 1/2" hole in the lowest spot of the bottom of the Ram Air Box) - (Also covered the hole with the same HD fine mesh screen) in case any H2O is accumulated. (Giving it a place to drain)
NOTE: MY personal Oil Filter preference is NOT by any means a Recommendation - Only a Consideration.
Honestly: I don't feel 2-5 microns difference between filters efficiency is going to make that much difference in internal wear over a 100K -400K mile span - As long as all the other general maintenance is not ignored & the 6.7L is driven civilized!
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