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Oil Filter Relocation Kits!

Old May 29, 2011 | 02:10 AM
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Any pics showing where someone's mounted it down below, or just a good area with the filter downward?

I'd prefer to not have the filter inverted to try and help a little with dry starts, especially after changing the filter since you can't pre-fill it with oil with it upside down.
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Old May 29, 2011 | 02:22 AM
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By filters that have one way check valves. That will keep them from draining and dry starting.
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Old May 29, 2011 | 12:22 PM
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I know that, but when you change it and throw that dry filter on upside down, sideways, or whatever angle it's at, it doesn't have oil in it. I just figure if I'm going out of my way to relocate it, I might as well help with that.
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Old Feb 26, 2012 | 04:01 PM
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Installed my relocation kit :D finally... lol

Here are some pics of my install
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Old Feb 27, 2012 | 07:45 PM
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Ooh, I like the location. Had not thought of that. Not a fan of bolting it to the fuse box, but then I see you did good and used a backing plate. Nice.

But... Fram?
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Old Feb 27, 2012 | 08:05 PM
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Quick Question - Is the gasket used the same size as the gasket that would be found on an actual oil filter?
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Old Aug 6, 2012 | 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Z0oMzo0m
Installed my relocation kit :D finally... lol

Here are some pics of my install
I was originally going to install like yours but while test fitting tonight I couldn't find a spot on the fuse box I was happy with and still have clearance for my BOV.

Then it dawned on me... I've got a BHR shroud .. two holes and (ideally) a couple sheet metal screws and I should be done and in my new favorite spot...









I shut it down for the night on account of lack of lighting. I have all the plugs wrapped and ready to go... will likely finish it up mid morning tomorrow.
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Old Oct 27, 2012 | 12:06 PM
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Got mine all buttoned up but am looking to redo the lines. I'm not all that familiar with AN sizing. Does anyone know the designation for the hose fittings?

Will post some pictures shortly.
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Old Oct 27, 2012 | 12:21 PM
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Should be -10an hose and fittings
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Old Oct 27, 2012 | 12:41 PM
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Was thinking AN10. Just measured my cut connector and its OD is right about 1/2" ... so a 5/8 hose sounds about right.

Thanks Dan!

Is the o-ring adapter the same size too? Looks to be the same without me removing one of mine (Summit Racing® AN O-Ring to AN Adapter Fittings SUM-220164B - SummitRacing.com).

Here are some pictures of the install:









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Old Oct 27, 2012 | 07:54 PM
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flip it--you will be glad you did.
Looks like a clean set up--i like that type of tubing.
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Old Jul 10, 2013 | 09:29 PM
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To all that get this kit, double check your AN fittings. One of my hoses was not made properly and a gap was left that caused a leak. Check each end against each other to ensure they are all the same.

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Old Jul 10, 2013 | 09:51 PM
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don't get me started. I ended up replacing every last component minus the actual sandwich plates
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Old Jul 12, 2013 | 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by ShellDude
don't get me started. I ended up replacing every last component minus the actual sandwich plates
You had to be that guy, now my other hose is leaking the same way as the previous.

Looks like I will be tightening this one up too, or saying screw it and making my own lines "The Correct Way"
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Old Jul 16, 2013 | 11:30 PM
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Weird, this kit is $80.00........

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Old Sep 21, 2014 | 10:30 PM
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what filter kit is that 9K?
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Old Oct 1, 2014 | 12:46 PM
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Blox, I replaced my RR kit with it, its exactly the same. Just no lines, but those can be made for 30 bucks.
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Old Oct 1, 2014 | 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Carbon8
Blox, I replaced my RR kit with it, its exactly the same. Just no lines, but those can be made for 30 bucks.
Good luck with that ;-)

4 -10 fittings and 6ish feet of braided hose is a lot more than that :-)
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