Oil filter relocation kit

66cuda said

FILTER RELOCATION KITS: these kits work just peachy but remember two things: 1 they are not made for daily drivers or cars that are driven often or any distance. 2. The lines are made of rubber and as such should be replaced ever couple of years depending on use.

I have seen with my own eyes two year old lines burst and spray a hard mist of hot oil everywhere including onto the exhaust manifolds/headers which typically results in an instant underhood fire. They are great for race cars but if you are using your car for something beyond JUST racing....you might think of an alternative solution that does NOT involve rubber hoses.
JUST sayin..... dont need a flurry of debate or refuting

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I ran a relocation kit everyday for 7 years with no problem. I threw away the hoses, and clamps that came with the kit. I went down to my local Case International Harvester dealer, and told them what I was doing. The whipped me up the proper hoses, and fittings.( good to over 2000lbs per square inch. ) and they never leak. I was able to put my filter up on my fender so that the oil always drained back, and when I changed filters, I popped my hood, and there was very little mess. since the engine oils from the top end down. I don't think it causes any problem with starvation. I had the engine apart last winter, freshening it up for my new build, and it looks nice. ( and yes I burst the lines that came with the kit, right over the reserve parking spot for our local police chief. The cheap lines and clamps are nothing but trouble.)