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Oil Filter Clearance issues

PostPosted: Mon May 11, 2009 7:18 am
by 92tegGP
So if your like me you probably have a hell of a time getting your oil filter off if you got a big down pipe. Well i was always unbolting my downpipe and having to still pry my oil filter out of there. Well i did some research and found that you can use a Evo oil filter because they are alot smaller, so i went to the parts store and they are so small i started laughing so i took a video comparing the filter from my car to the evo oil filter. im not going to have clearance issues now.
Just thought id let everyone know of this little trick.
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Re: Oil Filter Clearance issues

PostPosted: Mon May 11, 2009 8:40 am
by Nick Serra
Ha, nice. I used to use the K&N filters. They were a little more expensive, but very small, and they also have a beveled front that a 1'' wrench fits on. Very easy removal.

If it's pissing you off still, hunt down a forward facing oil filter housing. I know JNZ has them:

http://jnztuning.net/shop/catalog/produ ... cts_id=197

Re: Oil Filter Clearance issues

PostPosted: Mon May 11, 2009 9:32 am
by 92tegGP
Nick Serra wrote:If it's pissing you off still, hunt down a forward facing oil filter housing. I know JNZ has them:

http://jnztuning.net/shop/catalog/produ ... cts_id=197

Hmm thats clever i never seen anything like that before. I think this Evo oil filter usage is going to make it nice though. If more issues occur im going to pick one of them housings up :thumbsup:

Re: Oil Filter Clearance issues

PostPosted: Mon May 11, 2009 10:13 am
by craracer05
I'm pretty sure even if use a 7-bolt filter vs. a 6-bolt filter its way smaller as well. Just get a filter for a 94 model.

Re: Oil Filter Clearance issues

PostPosted: Mon May 11, 2009 10:26 am
by RSbeast
I don't think I've ever had an issue at all with any exhaust. Ph3950 or equivalent on mine.

Re: Oil Filter Clearance issues

PostPosted: Mon May 11, 2009 3:56 pm
by itsalaser
i didnt have an issue doing mine but good advice