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02-03-2007, 03:38 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: New Zealand,
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Cobra Make, Engine: DRB - 302, T5, VN Rear
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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....
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02-03-2007, 03:58 PM
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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
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02-03-2007, 04:15 PM
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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 Just checked the Ryco site and is says the z10 has been superceded by the z89a.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.
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02-03-2007, 04:27 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: DRB Cobra, Ford 2001 4.6l Quad Cam Stroked to 5.2l (ported heads, reground cams from SHM + a Kenne Bell 2.8 Charger + Intercooler) Autronic SM4 Ecu, Autometer Cobalt Gauges, Trigo 8 & 10 x 15 Halibrand Knock Offs, Goodyear Eagle Tyres
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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.
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02-03-2007, 04:42 PM
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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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02-03-2007, 04:51 PM
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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.
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02-03-2007, 05:47 PM
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Looks like a remote mount is the way to go, looks good Blair, that engine sure is a tight fit.
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02-03-2007, 09:43 PM
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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  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.
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02-03-2007, 10:16 PM
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Sounds like a perfectly good excuse to fit a LS1 to me 
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02-03-2007, 10:49 PM
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had the same problem,  went with the remote setup never had a leak problem . |
02-04-2007, 02:09 AM
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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.
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02-05-2007, 12:53 AM
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I feel as though I am being ignored
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02-05-2007, 02:47 AM
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That's ok Gav, Torana front end is GM...... just like an LS1  |
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