Filter assembly with minimized pressure with replaceable element therefore with integrated diverter endcap

An inside-out flow filter element comprising;

• a lower endcap configured to be coupled to an inlet of a filter housing;
• filter media extending from the lower endcap;
• and
• an upper endcap assembly coupled to the filter media, wherein the upper endcap assembly includes an upper end cap and a diverter plate coupled to and spaced from the upper endcap of the upper end cap assembly with at least one vertical strut, wherein the diverter plate is angled in the direction of an angled peripheral outlet of the filter housing when the filter element is installed therein, and wherein the diverter plate is spaced entirely vertically above the upper end cap.

A replaceable filter element comprising;

• a lower endcap;
• filter media extending from the lower endcap;
• and
• an upper endcap assembly coupled to the filter media, wherein the upper endcap assembly includes an upper end cap and a diverter plate coupled to and spaced from the upper endcap of the upper end cap assembly with at least one vertical strut, and a bypass valve structure above the diverter plate, wherein the diverter plate is angled in the direction of an angled peripheral outlet of an associated filter housing when the filter element is installed therein.