BigRed

Arrgh.

Okay, I have installed the greddy oil adapter plate that goes below the oil filter. now I can't get a stock filter to fit back on. it's hitting a small screw with a spring on it (is that the tps?) and also the wiring harness right behind that.

Is there a shorter oil filter than the OEM mazda filter? or do I have to remove something else?

Thanks for your quick response.

-Greg

apneablue

I am using the same greddy oil P/T adapter and have a filter a bit smaller than the stock one...don't know what brand it is though...some generic brand...it will fit but you still have to remove the TPS switch each time you change your filter...

rynberg

Yep, you pretty much have to remove the TPS harness everytime you change the filter. I also have to remove my boost gauge plumbing. I wouldn't advise taking your FD to Speedy Lube....

The adapter does make for a clean install for oil temp and pressure gauges though. Also, Greddy recommends using the filter from a mid-80s Corolla GTS. I'm not sure if that is shorter or not, but I'm guessing it is.

BigRed

cool. thanks everyone.. I was just too tired when I tried to work on it last night. I had to remove the TPS adjusting screw to get the filter in. I'll check out the corrola filter next time.

Thanks.

PVerdieck

Err, slightly confused. Will the stock filters work with that adapter or just the Corolla one?

rynberg

The stock filters work. You just have to unplug the TPS wiring harness and maybe push in the fast-idle cam.

You could be a guinea pig and try out the Corolla GT-S filter for us though.....

SanJoRX7

God, what a pain in the butt. Sounds like a mod that has questionable overall benefit Any noticeable benefit from it, Greg?

rynberg

The only benefits are it makes it a hell of a lot easier and neater to install oil pressure and oil temp gauges. Since I have my mechanic change my oil (need to do that for the extended warranty), it takes him about an extra minute to change the oil -- and that includes reaching for the tools...

PVerdieck

No chance! I got 3 more OEM filters to go through first, and I'd rather stay OEM.

Now fc3s.org was working on the pedestals, and said they would have one that would fit an FD, but I haven't gotten a response yet.

tkbang

relocate the oil filter

fc3s.org

We are just waiting on the rear leg to be welded on, and then have them polished and they will be ready to go. I should have pics on the website by this coming Friday. They will be available configured for stock lines, and with AN fitting on it.

PVerdieck

Cool. I have a Defi D-Gauge. Will there be clearance for the sender to screw directly in?