Oil Filter relocate question

[BB767]

I have a 351W Dart block going into my MK4. FFR says I need to use the filter relocate kit. It sure looks to me like I will have plenty of space without it. What is your experience with the same set up?

[Vspeeds]

Brien
At the build school they used this 90 degree adapter instead of the relocating kit

[jrcuz]

I have a 347 DART block from Mike Forte and no filter relocation was needed. An extension was needed for the oil pressure sending unit.
JR

[steno]

Ok... if you are using the FFR headers you don’t need anything because there’s plenty of room. If you’re using shorty headers and a j-pipe the 90 degree adapter is best. The supplied remote filter kit is well...questionable.

[CraigS]

Ok... if you are using the FFR headers you don’t need anything because there’s plenty of room. If you’re using shorty headers and a j-pipe the 90 degree adapter is best. The supplied remote filter kit is well...questionable.

Exactly.

[dmoran]

+1 for the 90 degree adapter. Easy access too.

[BB767]

Ok, it seems the consensus of the senior members is, no relocate, I'll go with that. I agree, the relocate kit seems like a leak waiting to happen. Yes, I am using the FFR headers. That 90 does look intriguing though... On to the next puzzle, thanks everyone.

[Jeff Kleiner]

...I am using the FFR headers...

In that case, as Sten said you need nothing and can install the filter directly to the block.

Jeff

[BB767]

351W, FFR headers, went in easy, tons for room for the oil filter, no problem.