Oil Filter Relocation
02-25-02, 02:09 AM
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Oil Filter Relocation
I saw two FD owners who relocated their filters to where the battery used to be. They used some sort of adapter that allowed them to use two K&N filters. They claimed that it increased oil capacity and cooling. I can see that. All I know is that it will make changing the oil filter easier. Anyone know who makes the adapter and how much is costs?
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02-25-02, 02:41 AM
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Lots of companies make remote filter mounts. Perma-Cool, Mocal, ... Look at any performance or racing catalog (Jeg's, Summit Racing, Pegasus). Racing Beat also sells them: http://www.racingbeat.com/resultset....rtNumber=11821
The hardest part is finding a place to put it. The second hardest part is making the oil lines with the fittings and adapters.
-Max
The hardest part is finding a place to put it. The second hardest part is making the oil lines with the fittings and adapters.
-Max
02-25-02, 02:45 AM
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This is one of those "I'd like to do it someday" projects. If you're going to try it, I'd suggest looking at the Canton Mecca filters. If half of what they claim is true, they should be pretty damn good at filtering out smaller particles than stock, while flowing more oil than stock...
02-25-02, 12:02 PM
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On a similar note, can anyone explain exactly what the Mazda engineers were smoking when they mounted the oil filter not only back toward the firewall where it's tough to get a good angle on, but UPSIDE DOWN?! Christ, does gravity not affect the Japanese or somethign?! I get oil everywhere every time I do a change unless I let the car drain for a half hour prior to removing the filter 
02-25-02, 01:11 PM
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Originally posted by SanJoRX7
On a similar note, can anyone explain exactly what the Mazda engineers were smoking when they mounted the oil filter not only back toward the firewall where it's tough to get a good angle on, but UPSIDE DOWN?! Christ, does gravity not affect the Japanese or somethign?! I get oil everywhere every time I do a change unless I let the car drain for a half hour prior to removing the filter
On a similar note, can anyone explain exactly what the Mazda engineers were smoking when they mounted the oil filter not only back toward the firewall where it's tough to get a good angle on, but UPSIDE DOWN?! Christ, does gravity not affect the Japanese or somethign?! I get oil everywhere every time I do a change unless I let the car drain for a half hour prior to removing the filter
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for anyone that wants a kit,
http://www.greddy.com/products/oilcoolerkit_frame.htm
complete with everything you need.
David
http://www.greddy.com/products/oilcoolerkit_frame.htm
complete with everything you need.
David
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SANJOrx7 (patrick, right?)- the reason the filter is the way it is, is becuase it has a spring loaded valve in it-when the engine is turned off, the oil pressure decreases, causing the valve to close and keep the oil in the filter so that as soon as you start your car next time, the valve senses pressure and you get oil much faster (gravity feed also) to the engine-this is why the OEM filters are $7.00 they are just "THAT MUCH BETTER"
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Originally posted by race1
SANJOrx7 (patrick, right?)- the reason the filter is the way it is, is becuase it has a spring loaded valve in it-when the engine is turned off, the oil pressure decreases, causing the valve to close and keep the oil in the filter so that as soon as you start your car next time, the valve senses pressure and you get oil much faster (gravity feed also) to the engine-this is why the OEM filters are $7.00 they are just "THAT MUCH BETTER"
SANJOrx7 (patrick, right?)- the reason the filter is the way it is, is becuase it has a spring loaded valve in it-when the engine is turned off, the oil pressure decreases, causing the valve to close and keep the oil in the filter so that as soon as you start your car next time, the valve senses pressure and you get oil much faster (gravity feed also) to the engine-this is why the OEM filters are $7.00 they are just "THAT MUCH BETTER"
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