WHAT OIL FILTER NEEDED FOR 1976 SB MOTOR

[d1970]

Installing Headman Headers 78056 on my 1976 SB motor, will I need a 90 degree oil filter adapter or can I use a short oil filter. I have an iron 90 degree oil filter adapter, will this work on my 1976 motor. Thanks

 

[318willrun]

shouldn't need the 90*..... Use the short filter ... Fram PH43, Mopar 090, etc etc

 

[Snake]

NO 90 needed,Kelly,but the 90 is better think about it,longer filter traps more and makes oil changes easier with headers..Trust me been there.btw your car look good at appelfest.

 

[Tooljunkie]

Given a choice, i woud have a horizontal oil filter over anything else. Just easier overall, to contain the mess.

 

[fratzog lover]

NAPA 1085 should fit Hedmans. PH 43 is 4.05 inches tall, 1085 is 3.69 inches.

 

[Tooljunkie]

Wix51085

 

[d1970]

A few Mopar buddies told me the shorter oil filter should work with no problems. I've used a shorter filter on other motors before, I was just checking around to see what other Mopar guys did when they installed headers on their cars. Thanks again for all the help

 

[MRGTX]

I've always run a Fram PH8A which fits with headers and the 90* adapter and seems like it might provide a bit more oil capacity...though some question the quality of Fram filters FWIW.

Let us know how you make out.

 

[Tooljunkie]

My only issue with fram filters- well,actually 2.
They stick. As in having to work to get them loose,sometimes more than necessary.
The gaskets stay behind,so be dilligent and check for a stuck o ring on the filter base. I cant even guess how many oil changes i have done,i saved the rings that stuck,probably had 15. Every single one is from a fram.
Not to bash fram,just stating how it is. Now i didnt put them on,so i wonder if they were put on dry or greased.the grippy stuff plays a factor here too.
Use only motor oil to lube the o ring.

 

[ramenth]

Or, you could say screw it, buy an oil filter relocation kit, move the filter up to the inner apron and run a short or long filter as you see fit, and not have to worry about the headers to take it on or off.

 

[fratzog lover]

Or, you could say screw it, buy an oil filter relocation kit, move the filter up to the inner apron and run a short or long filter as you see fit, and not have to worry about the headers to take it on or off.

With the benefit of lower oil temps.

 

[d1970]

I used a Napa 1085 short oil filter (3.836 inch) with no problems. Thanks to all for the help

 

[MOPAROFFICIAL]

Bosch 3402 short filter, 3422 for tall.

 

[nm9stheham]

FWIW.... using a remote oil filter is a helpful idea with headers IMHO. Headers direct radiate a lot more heat into everything around them, including into the oil filter housing.