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Originally Posted by Bill Bulmer
Thanks for all the feedback, I think the remote filter is a great idea, I am surprised the factory doesn't make it that way.
NinexRep, since you have the exact same car, with the factory install, the filter can be taken off with just the small gap before it hits the frame? I bought the strap removal type filter wrench so I could get it around the filter, hopefully it is not welded on.
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I had a remote filter and took it off as there were too many elbows (flow restriction) and the damn thing leaked too much for my liking. I replaced it with a Ford Racing 90°
Oil Filter Adapter (p/n M-6880-A50) and I couldn't be happier - better
oil pressure and no leaks. The adapter can be rotated to any angle you wish, and installing it allowed me to use a full size filter (Ford FL-1A) on my BBF. Highly recommended. The adapter is listed here (
https://www.summitracing.com/int/par...view/make/ford) but they're widely available and I believe CC member mln385 has a NIB one for sale as well.
The only caution is on the installation - the O-rings are slightly oversize and you need to grease the channels they sit into to keep them in place while you install it - be careful not to dislodge the O-rings or they will cut when you tighten the adapter nut and
oil will pour out when you start it up. It didn't happen to me, but I was cautioned by another CC member.
