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DRB - Oil Filter touching subframe
Hi,
I am using the recommended Z10 oil filter (engine 302W) however it is touching the Torana subframe. I had to drop the back of the engine as far as it would go just to get it on, it then touches when I put the engine back to its normal position. Is this normal ? Should I be looking at a remote filter setup or possibly an adaptor I have seen that turns the filter 90 degress to the front of the engine? With this adaptor however it looks like it will foul my mechanical fuel pump.... Cheers, Dan |
Filters
HI Dan,
The 302 usully runs a Z9 filter. I had clearance problems with mine and have fitted a Z89A, similar to the Z9 but shorter. Not a fan of remote mounting the filter, it is just more connections and more opportunity for leaks. Phil |
Hi Phil,
The z10 and z89 appear to be identical in size. Just checked the Ryco site and is says the z10 has been superceded by the z89a. Looks like I need something about 10mm shorter or lift the engine up a fraction. Cheers |
Not to sure on your situation (torana & 302 + Z10) but my DRB with a 4.6 and a standard oil filter there was no way I could even put the oil filter on! Actually if you look closely in the attached pics even with a remote oil filter setup the torana 'sub frame' had to be notched so that under hard driving conditions the sub frame would not hit the remote setup.
http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d..._Front_End.jpg http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...il_Adapter.jpg |
I think the remote idea is a good 1 if your carefull with the conections leaks wont happen.those nice an fittings are pricey but well worth the investment..
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Yeah, that's normal...on Torana based DRB's you've got to use the shorter filters. Z9 won't fit.
From memory we used to use a short Fram filter. |
Looks like a remote mount is the way to go, looks good Blair, that engine sure is a tight fit.
Phil |
Hi Dan,
Yesh.....I could not get my engine in with the filter on. I went remote. The windsor has more room for the remote connection than Blairs Gigantor block :LOL: so fitting is pretty easy. Whilst you are putting the remote filter in it is a good time to decide whether or not you are going to have an oil cooler. |
Sounds like a perfectly good excuse to fit a LS1 to me :3DSMILE: :3DSMILE:
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had the same problem, :CRY: went with the remote setup never had a leak problem .
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Ive got a DRB running a remote filter set up.
works good had no problems.it's actually easier to change the filter and its mounted inside the left hand gaurd. |
I feel as though I am being ignored
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That's ok Gav, Torana front end is GM...... just like an LS1 :D :3DSMILE:
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