[Tigers] Remote Spin-on Adapter

[Will Seay]

Tom,

My car has headers so I have ruled out the 90 deg. block adapter.  Too bad, it
would be a nice clean solution.

Will Seay_____________
wseay at embarqmail.com


-----Original Message-----
From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Thomas Witt
Sent: Saturday, December 15, 2012 1:49 PM
To: tigers at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Tigers] Remote Spin-on Adapter

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