RX8Club.com

Notices
Series I Tech Garage The place to discuss anything technical about the RX-8 that doesn't fit into any of the categories below.

Oil Filter Relocation Kits!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old 07-10-2010, 06:45 PM
  #51  
Registered
 
ZOOM-I-DO's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Simi Valley-SoCal
Posts: 366
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Ok all here are some pics of the install. I will make up the DIY down the road. If any questions please PM me.

Packaged product
























I like the way it came out but I am going to modify the filter end so I dont have the large loop. Maybe add and extension to that nipple or longer nipple.

Anyway, the product is very well made (machined) and the hoses and connections appear properly installed. I have never worked with AN fittings before, so I did some research on torque requirements etc... Do not over tighten.

As seen in the pics, I left my oil filter plate in place and stacked the cap on top. It all fit well. I tried to not scratch the cap and hose ends at the engine using shop rags but was not working. You cant see that end anyway.

Like I said at the top, PM me if you have any questions.
Last edited by ZOOM-I-DO; 07-11-2010 at 10:05 AM.
ZOOM-I-DO is offline  
Reply Like
The following users liked this post:
PR_Smoke (07-27-2021)
Old 07-10-2010, 06:49 PM
  #52  
I zoom therefore I am.
 
laythor's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: San Jose, CA
Posts: 4,919
Received 12 Likes on 11 Posts
if you had turned your mounting location 90 degrees counter clockwise wouldnt the fittings have both been angled down negating the need to change the fittings?

otherwise it looks really nice
laythor is offline  
Reply Like
Old 07-10-2010, 06:52 PM
  #53  
Registered
iTrader: (2)
 
HiFlite999's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: MI
Posts: 2,254
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Originally Posted by zoomidid
Installing mine today (no work today). I spent an hour last night looking for the prime location (other than the fire wall, next to the PB unit) but am still stumped. Maybe on the airpump bracket on passenger side? Any Ideas?
How about in the trunk next to the battery, subwoofer, amp, NOX tank, and spare tire??
HiFlite999 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 07-10-2010, 07:21 PM
  #54  
Registered
 
ZOOM-I-DO's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Simi Valley-SoCal
Posts: 366
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Originally Posted by laythor
if you had turned your mounting location 90 degrees counter clockwise wouldnt the fittings have both been angled down negating the need to change the fittings?

otherwise it looks really nice
Thanks

You gave me an Idea Laythor. I am going to take the top (looped hose) and pass it under the Air Pump bracket and up to the nipple. What do you think I got so tired of trying to find a spot that worked I just wanted to get it installed. Not much to go on here in the 8 club, I looked (searched) a long time.

Originally Posted by HiFlite999
How about in the trunk next to the battery, subwoofer, amp, NOX tank, and spare tire??
Ya Think? Thats a long way back. Got the spare, Nox - not yet, Subwoof - maybe?
ZOOM-I-DO is offline  
Reply Like
Old 07-10-2010, 07:27 PM
  #55  
I zoom therefore I am.
 
laythor's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: San Jose, CA
Posts: 4,919
Received 12 Likes on 11 Posts
yay.. i'm helpful!
laythor is offline  
Reply Like
Old 07-11-2010, 02:31 PM
  #56  
No respecter of malarkey
iTrader: (25)
 
TeamRX8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 26,719
Received 2,007 Likes on 1,636 Posts
I don't want it on the exhaust side of the engine in the event something leaks or blows, that would be an instant fire
TeamRX8 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 07-11-2010, 03:00 PM
  #57  
Registered
iTrader: (2)
 
HiFlite999's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: MI
Posts: 2,254
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Originally Posted by TeamRX8
I don't want it on the exhaust side of the engine in the event something leaks or blows, that would be an instant fire
Good point!
HiFlite999 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 07-11-2010, 03:28 PM
  #58  
Registered
 
ZOOM-I-DO's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Simi Valley-SoCal
Posts: 366
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Originally Posted by TeamRX8
I don't want it on the exhaust side of the engine in the event something leaks or blows, that would be an instant fire
I hear you. So when you do yours and find the prime spot, take some pics and let us all know. Maybe in the void of the Air Box? I dont have an after market CAI.
ZOOM-I-DO is offline  
Reply Like
Old 07-11-2010, 10:51 PM
  #59  
Former Sponsor
Thread Starter
iTrader: (64)
 
Race Roots's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Florida
Posts: 2,364
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by zoomidid
I hear you. So when you do yours and find the prime spot, take some pics and let us all know. Maybe in the void of the Air Box? I dont have an after market CAI.
There is some good space between the airbox and TB beneath the unit, down and out. Also by the brake master cylinder area as well.

Although you won't see the beauty of the unit.

Ideally, functionally you can mount it lower facing down so oil changes are even easier as well.
Race Roots is offline  
Reply Like
Old 07-12-2010, 08:51 PM
  #60  
No respecter of malarkey
iTrader: (25)
 
TeamRX8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 26,719
Received 2,007 Likes on 1,636 Posts
HI
Originally Posted by zoomidid
I hear you. So when you do yours and find the prime spot, take some pics and let us all know. Maybe in the void of the Air Box? I dont have an after market CAI.
^^^^

Originally Posted by TeamRX8
I plan to put mine down on the driver side of the engine for easy access from underneath or through the wheelwell flap opening depending on how far it reaches.
.


I could care less if anyone sees it


Dan, thanks for the heads up on the Canton filter. I didn't think it was available in the M20 thread.


.

.
Last edited by TeamRX8; 07-12-2010 at 09:14 PM.
TeamRX8 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 07-23-2010, 12:08 AM
  #61  
I drive at Red Line.
iTrader: (1)
 
DocBeech's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Dallas, TX
Posts: 2,137
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
race roots relocation kit vs greddy

http://www.sportcompactonly.com/Mazd...9696_v-153.htm

anyone used the greddy yet?
DocBeech is offline  
Reply Like
Old 07-23-2010, 03:17 PM
  #62  
No respecter of malarkey
iTrader: (25)
 
TeamRX8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 26,719
Received 2,007 Likes on 1,636 Posts
The Canton filter was only $100 shipped from Summit Racing. Said it was out of stock with a 3 week backorder, but I received it a week or so. All three lengths were the same price so I went with the largest 25-482 version.
TeamRX8 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 07-23-2010, 06:45 PM
  #63  
Registered RX8 Nut
iTrader: (11)
 
Highway8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Fairfield, CA
Posts: 1,366
Likes: 0
Received 7 Likes on 7 Posts
Originally Posted by TeamRX8
The Canton filter was only $100 shipped from Summit Racing. Said it was out of stock with a 3 week backorder, but I received it a week or so. All three lengths were the same price so I went with the largest 25-482 version.
I was looking to buy one from summit too. Did the filter come with one filter element? I was going to but a 6-pack of refills and a seal kit at the same time. Total would have been about $150 if I remember correctly. With 6 filters I would be set for the next 5 years
Highway8 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 07-23-2010, 07:10 PM
  #64  
Registered User
 
FastFreddy61's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Eastern Europe
Posts: 421
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Great looking kit, the Greddy is a pos,cast hardware and hose clamps. Can you mount it so oil doesn't spill .?
FastFreddy61 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 07-23-2010, 07:46 PM
  #65  
No respecter of malarkey
iTrader: (25)
 
TeamRX8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 26,719
Received 2,007 Likes on 1,636 Posts
Originally Posted by Highway8
I was looking to buy one from summit too. Did the filter come with one filter element? I was going to but a 6-pack of refills and a seal kit at the same time. Total would have been about $150 if I remember correctly. With 6 filters I would be set for the next 5 years
Yes, it comes assembled complete. They rate the element on the big filter for 20k street miles and 1k race miles under normal conditions. You can drain the housing between oil changes without replacing the element.
TeamRX8 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 07-23-2010, 08:09 PM
  #66  
Registered RX8 Nut
iTrader: (11)
 
Highway8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Fairfield, CA
Posts: 1,366
Likes: 0
Received 7 Likes on 7 Posts
Originally Posted by TeamRX8
Yes, it comes assembled complete. They rate the element on the big filter for 20k street miles and 1k race miles under normal conditions. You can drain the housing between oil changes without replacing the element.

1 or 2 refills will last me a lifetime. Did you get yours mounted?
Highway8 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 07-27-2010, 07:46 AM
  #67  
Turbo Member
iTrader: (10)
 
Chris's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Tampa, FL
Posts: 2,496
Likes: 0
Received 14 Likes on 10 Posts
hey Brice, Are the o-rings the same on this and the greddy kit? if they are and you can sell them seperately please shoot me a PM. Thanks.
Chris is offline  
Reply Like
Old 07-27-2010, 09:47 AM
  #68  
Former Sponsor
Thread Starter
iTrader: (64)
 
Race Roots's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Florida
Posts: 2,364
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by RWD+LSD=Zoom
hey Brice, Are the o-rings the same on this and the greddy kit? if they are and you can sell them seperately please shoot me a PM. Thanks.
They are different sizes if I recall correctly, but shoot me an email of the one you wanted with its size I will see if I can get some.
Race Roots is offline  
Reply Like
Old 07-27-2010, 09:49 AM
  #69  
Turbo Member
iTrader: (10)
 
Chris's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Tampa, FL
Posts: 2,496
Likes: 0
Received 14 Likes on 10 Posts
well I reinstalled my kit and ended up with my own exxon-valdez experience. So, I would really like to replace all the o-rings in the kit, so I may just run to home depot or something, unless you can point me in the right direction or help me out
Chris is offline  
Reply Like
Old 07-27-2010, 09:51 AM
  #70  
Former Sponsor
Thread Starter
iTrader: (64)
 
Race Roots's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Florida
Posts: 2,364
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Just use this with the current O rings :

http://www.jamestowndistributors.com...?pid=8625&BASE

You can get it at a local auto parts store
Race Roots is offline  
Reply Like
Old 07-27-2010, 01:31 PM
  #71  
Turbo Member
iTrader: (10)
 
Chris's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Tampa, FL
Posts: 2,496
Likes: 0
Received 14 Likes on 10 Posts
Thanks Brice
Chris is offline  
Reply Like
Old 09-02-2010, 10:35 AM
  #72  
Former Sponsor
Thread Starter
iTrader: (64)
 
Race Roots's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Florida
Posts: 2,364
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Mark? Scott? Did you guys get yours installed curious to see how others have them installed.
Race Roots is offline  
Reply Like
Old 09-02-2010, 11:38 AM
  #73  
Registered
iTrader: (1)
 
RotaryTherapy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Paramaribo, Suriname ( South America )
Posts: 697
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I still need to get time to install mine. LOL. I love the build ... good stuff, brice.
RotaryTherapy is offline  
Reply Like
Old 01-26-2011, 04:18 PM
  #74  
Former Sponsor
Thread Starter
iTrader: (64)
 
Race Roots's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Florida
Posts: 2,364
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Bumping this for a customer that was asking about this the other day.

Originally Posted by RotaryTherapy
I still need to get time to install mine. LOL. I love the build ... good stuff, brice.
Thank you. Post up some pics when you get a chance I would love to see different locations when mounting.
Race Roots is offline  
Reply Like
Old 05-25-2011, 10:51 PM
  #75  
Registered
iTrader: (1)
 
karstman7's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Central PA
Posts: 476
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
any more install pics guys?
karstman7 is offline  
Reply Like


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 1 votes, 5.00 average.
Show Printable Version
Email this Page

Advanced Search
Quick Reply: Oil Filter Relocation Kits!


Reply Closed Thread Share

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:51 AM.