Backdraft Oil change

[cycleguy55]

Originally Posted by Texasdoc

Instead of the remote mount, you may be able to use a 90 adapter.

Just installed one of these myself and would recommend it to anyone not running an oil cooler. Ford Racing Oil Filter Adapters M-6880-A50 https://www.summitracing.com/int/par...view/make/ford

[Bill Bulmer]

Thank you CycleGuy, this looks like the best option going forward.

just hope we can get the original filter off somehow. It's amazing they make it that difficult from the factory.

[cycleguy55]

Originally Posted by Bill Bulmer

Thank you CycleGuy, this looks like the best option going forward.

just hope we can get the original filter off somehow. It's amazing they make it that difficult from the factory.

That oil filter may well have been on the engine when they lowered it in place. Regardless, it's amazing what you can do with a sawzall and a long screwdriver.

BTW, if you want to replace the filter before getting the 90° adapter (or in lieu of so doing), there are a number of compatible filters that are shorter than the FL-1A (5.205" long). Here are a few Wix #s you could consider (all of these have the same thread, bypass valve, anti-drain back valve, etc.):

• 51068: 4.338"
• 51085: 3.836"
• 51307: 3.812"
• 51521: 3.790"

Worth noting is the FL-1A is listed as 20 microns filtering, while the 51307 is listed as 15 microns and the rest at 21 microns.

[Bill Bulmer]

You are a fountain of helpful information CycleGuy, thanks again, the small filter option is truly the easiest solution. I assume the size wont effect anything negatively, as the micron count is even better on the 51307 model.

[cycleguy55]

Originally Posted by cycleguy55

Just installed one of these myself and would recommend it to anyone not running an oil cooler. Ford Racing Oil Filter Adapters M-6880-A50 https://www.summitracing.com/int/par...view/make/ford

I don't know what you guys see, but when I look at this comment on my computer it shows a link to Amazon.ca (Canada - which is where I am) but the link I posted was to Summit Racing - and that's what it shows when I open the comment for editing. Very strange. Anyway, widely available, and as of a few weeks ago Club Cobra member mln385 had one of these available for sale "new in box".