Fram makes a number of remote oil filter adapters. A quick search of Google
Images might help you find what you are looking for. Others have gone to
the block style adapter. It has roughly a 90 degree configuration that is
one piece (no hoses!).
I see a number of advantages to the 90 degree adapter, some of which are no
hoses and more room in the tight engine bay. From a heat perspective the
filter is rather thin and likely dissipates heat. The original setup puts
that heat into the engine bay. The other style adapter puts the heat more in
the airstream of cooler air moving under the car. The disadvantages are
having to get under the car to change the filter and possible header/exhaust
clearance.
I found an adapter off a Ford van that not only had the 90 degree bend, but
the filter was also angled outward more into the airstream. Also, because
the adapter rotates around the center attachment bolt it allowed the filter
to follow the frame rail angle. The list won't take pictures, but if I can
find the image I'll send it separately.
Tom
----- Original Message -----
From: "Will Seay" <wseay@embarqmail.com>
To: <tigers@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, December 15, 2012 9:51 AM
Subject: [Tigers] Remote Spin-on Adapter
>I have seen a number of Tigers with a remote oil filter adapter that
>doesn't
> require bending and manipulating oil hoses every time an oil filter is
> changed.
> The adapter is mounted at the front of the engine, replacing the OEM
> assembly.
> Hoses connect permanently to the adapter assembly and don't have to be
> messed
> with when a filter is removed or replaced. The filter just screws into
> the
> adapter (filter inverted from stock orientation) and hose connections
> don't have
> to be disturbed. Does anyone know who makes an adapter like this or where
> I can
> buy one?
>
>
>
> Thanks, Will - 382001570
>
>
>
> Will Seay_____________
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