Oil Filter Relocation

[Elkman]

There have been several posts in the past on oil filter relocation kits. There is even a link to Summit Racing to a part # SUM-G4985, but it does not show that it fits a 1995 model. Is there something else to buy to make the kit fit or is it complete as ordered?

[mws]

As with all "universal" kits, you have to figure out which adapter to use (the proper one should be in there), how to run the hoses to clear hot and moving parts, and how to mount the filter holder. 2.5 wrenches out of 5 kind of job (you have to be able to think and a tiny bit of custom fab work is required).

 

I have personally installed 2 of these kits in WD's and they worked out great. I chose to buy right angle fittings (from local hardware store) for the top of the remote mount, and then fabricated custom brackets so the filter mounts vertically. That keeps drooly messes to a minimum at filter change time, and allows me to pre-fill the new filter before installing.

[Guest SuperSon]

Martin ,Do you happen to know the thread size for the right angle adapter? Im planning on using the same but was hoping to find it in aluminum like earls fitting maybe?

 

 

Thanks

Edited April 19, 2007 by SuperSon

[mws]

It was a standard NPT... 3/8", I think? Maybe 1/4"... But I think 3/8.

 

* edit * According to Permacool literature, it is 3/8" NPT.

And if the Summit branded is not actually made by Permacool, it is at least a near carbon copy. I'm 99% sure it is 3/8 NPT

Edited April 19, 2007 by mws

[Guest SuperSon]

sounds good. Thanks Martin

[barthel]

Martin's right, it's 3/8 NPT, male to female 90 degree fittings.

 

I bought the same fittings when I did mine ast month.

[wheel366]

http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/bf.aspx

 

Amsoil version of a relocation kit. You want the BMK-14. I have the BMK-13. It has a full flow filter and a by-pass filter. Amsoil is more expensive but I believe it's worth the money.

[Guest SuperSon]

Looks better too.Thanks for posting that