Small block oil filter question

Hey,
I want to add a bit more now that I’ve read the post and the originator is excited to get info. I’m not a fan of “lazy” nor do I follow suit. But I do like when I’m in a hurry and info is there - I grab it. Personally just doing it gives you one of two results... 1) it works 2) it does not work and you need to re adjust.

A question a while back is about cringing over using Fran oil filters. Well years ago they made one of the best oil filters you could buy at a retailer was at the time. (going back to the 70’s and 80”s I’m referencing)
When Fran was bought out shortly after (mid 80’s) the filters were redesigned for cost cutting methods. The actual spring inside the filter for by-pass was changed to a wavy pressed steel spring and this made higher pressure oil slip by the filter. This allowing dirty oil by into the engine. That’s is how I remember the reason Fram lost its credibility in the aftermarket world. Last time I opened up oil filters, Napa Golds were an actual spring not a pressed plate.

Also for your info- when picking a filter there are other things to consider. Not just “does it fit?” 1) what is the filter made of (the medium- synthetic or natural... paper) 2) what is the filtration rate (what micron of particulate will be filtered out before it slips by) 3) is the gasket the correct size and not a tad smaller in diameter (could blow out under high pressure) 4) can it withstand the oil pump pressure you want- (will it blow apart with a high volumn oil pump or can it withstand 75psi at 212 degrees (f) for hours.
I imagine there are lots more factors to Consider in oil filter selection. Some is personal choice and some is education. More expensive is not always better and viceaversa.
I took a class thru GM in the later 80’s all about oil filters and fuel filters and “why ac Delco was better for the cost.” I learned a lot, but still learning. I’m not selling ACDelco filters at all. But the teacher had 24 oil filters cut open- all the same filter... different makers. The results were amazing. One filter was steel strip with little holes pressed in holding what looked like burlap. It was a quick lube filter. (Yea $19.99 oil change) others like Eagle synthetic from Mobil oil (not sure if around any more) was like a piece of art. Machines seal surfaces, filter was reinforced . Anyhow- try a few filters and being careful- cut them open and See what’s inside. You will enjoy the education. Where gloves and safety glasses as the metal housings are thin like razors and will cut you.
Hope I added to this thread and not wasted time.
Joe