66 barracuda 273 single exhaust..

[Clayswrld]

Hello all, I am trying to replace a very poorly done dual exhaust on my 66 Cuda 273.. I have no oil filter adapter on the engine and am thinking it is required for the passenger side ehhaust routing... Yes or no... Thanks

 

[Commando66]

Yes, there should be a 90 degree oil filter adapter that makes the filter sit parallel to the length of the car.

 

[66fyssh]

If you need one, put an ad in the "wanted" classified section. I'm sure someone on FABO has one.

 

[68 CUDA FORMULA S]

Here is a picture of my 66 with a 273 and you can see the 90 degree oil filter adapter.

 

[Clayswrld]

Thanks for the replies... I will post a wanted ad...like the blue, 66 Cuda...

 

[Kern Dog]

I don't think that the adapter is needed. You can still fit exhaust through there without it.
To me, I think the adapter adds complexity and another possible leak. Yeah, you can make them work but they can also be a pisser if a leak sprouts up.

 

[66jim]

Factory 273 Hipo did not use them.

 

[toolmanmike]

Factory 273 Hipo did not use them.

Sure they did. My 66 HP273 has one.

 

[66jim]

Sure they did. My 66 HP273 has one.

I guess the first owner removed it on my 66 Formula S? However the factory exhaust
Y pipe was still on it and fits fine around the oil filter.

 

[RedFish]

Beyond the oil filter... early trans cross members aren't designed for right side exhaust pipe. The single left to right fuel tank strap gets in the way of right side pipe also. Good luck with it.

 

[toolmanmike]

Not for a bargain buggy but Accurate LTD has systems for the early A's. Their HP single system is very very nice.