Doug,
I recently ordered a sandwich-style thermostat adapter plate from BAT. The model is SP1T-HF. The "HF" refers to a high flow model. This unit is approximately 20% larger than their SP1T thermostat adapter plate. Susposedly, the
oil shuttle valve has been improved over the SP1T design. For $129, it also comes with two male-to-male unions; your choice on AN sizes for the "hose" side of the unions.
I like the idea of the sandwich style thermostat plate because it eliminates the remote
oil filter mount and shortens the lines. I will probably need to use a shorter filter (NAPA 1311 or 1085, FL300 or Mobil 1-109 (might be discontinued)).
How will will this work? I do not know. I have not installed it yet. I hate the idea of cutting the AN lines! I thought I would share mydirection since I have similar objectives.
Cobra 29