[tekuhn]

Hello,

I'm hoping someone can tell me what it is I am looking for..... I'm familiar with the standard 90 degree and the angled oil filter adapters, but I'm pretty sure I have seen pictures of one that angles the filter rearward as well. Perhaps used with long branch exhaust manifolds?

I'm doing an installation of a RA-IV in my '63 Tempest that will require custom exhaust manifolds/headers and I think a swept oil filter might help with exhaust clearance.

If this exists, is it a complete housing, or just an adapter that sandwiches between a normal housing and the block?

Thanks for any help!

Tom Kuhn

[tekuhn]

I've since learned that there are two versions of these adapters - one for F and X bodies with long branch and one for full-size cars with long branch. It appears the F/X body version is thinner and doesn't move the housing out as far toward the frame. I was able to locate one of these and order it. I do still need to locate a straight 90 degree filter housing to use with it.

[tom s]

yes it is a adapter that goes between the block and your oil filter adapter.For your 63 get the first gen version.The early big car one is too thick for the tempest.Tom

[74SDformula]

Tom, can you identify this adapter?

[tom s]

The first and last have been modified for some reason.The factory first gen used a block. With a thin plate and used 2 gaskets.The current ones just use the block.Tom

[74SDformula]

All of the photos are of the same part. Did SD421 engines use adapters like this?

[tom s]

I know the HO engines used it but don’t remember if the SDs did.Tom

[turbo69bird]

The one piece is supposed to be better
But of course if you’re doing a restoration (like I am ) you need to find the 2 piece. . If anyone has one for 69bird let me know.
I hear the 2 piece is a pain and can cause issues.
I’ve had a 1 piece on my car for decades without any issues .

[turbo69bird]

Idk if RARE still has them but pretty sure they had the one piece ones.