Cat headers and shorty filters

[cadreamn67]

I bought a set of CAt headers about a year ago and had them jet-hot coated. I am getting ready to install them on the motor currently out of the car. I would like to use a short 1/2 quart filter. But the front down tube comes within 1/32 of the short filter as I have them dryfitted. Seems way too close for comfort. Anyone else run this configuration without any problems?

Thanks in advance, Gene

 

[chirodoc]

oil filter with headers

GENE
You have two alternatives but they don't involve the shorty filter. Option #1 is to use an early Ford 240 Econoline 90 degree adapter if you can find one or get a new Ford Racing adapter M6880-A50 from Jegs, Summit or Speedway Motors. The second alternative is to do a remote filter kit like the one from STOA many years ago and mount the filter on the inner fenderwell behind the left front headlight bucket. Again Jegs or Summit as a source. The Ford Racing setup requires that you use a smaller diameter filter for a Ford Taurus, whereas the remote filter uses the normal 289/302 filter.

 

[Moondoggie]

Gene,

I have the 90 degree adapter and a box of hard to find filters that I would be happy to sell. If you are interested send me a PM and we can discuss.

Moondoggie

 

[zero2toy]

Thanks Moondoggie, Ill tell my Dad you have a solution for sale.

 

[cadreamn67]

Thanks everyone for the suggestions and information.

After some reflection, I think I will just stay with the existing remote filter setup for a while. In the near future I intend to install an 8 quart oil pan (modified Canton cobra style road race pan) which have "side ears" that will probably interfere with a 90 degree filter adapter set-up. And I want to keep open space on the driver side of the engine bay for an eventual coolant overflow catchcan. Probably fabricate a washer bottle holder and use a Rootes washer bottle for that.

So, since I have some new hoses for the factory remote set-up, I will just stay with the configuration I have.

Thanks again for the very helpful ideas and feedback.

Cheers, Gene

PS: any really clever techniques for changing the filter on the factory set-up without making a mess?

 

[chirodoc]

Oil filter relocation

Gene
Since you want to go with a larger capacity oil pan with a relocated filter, check out Classic Motorsports Magazine website and their series on a TIGER BUILD UP. They use a kit for a Kit Cobra that has extra fittings for an oil cooler if you plan on doing open track events.

 

[cadreamn67]

Very interesting suggestion! I will definitely check it out, thanks for letting me know about it.

Cheers, Gene: