Originally Posted by
RL7
What I did there is probably not the most ideal setup. I am using a non-crossover block, so I had to do something like this. All it is is a mitsu oil filter housing drilled and tapped for the eye-bolts used on the stock oil cooler. I used the ends of the stock oil cooler hoses and some high-pressure, high-temp fuel line to connect everything. I did just cut a hole in the splash shield for the hose to pass through. I used a rubber grommet to protect it. You will want to use a hard line to route from the block around the belts for obvious reasons. I think I made the bracket to hold it, but the bolt holes are there for the oil cooler, so it wasn't too complicated. I have a front mount oil cooler before the filter. Downside to that is if my oil cooler clogs, my engine dies. I believe the normal housing has a relief valve for such an event. I take care of my oil though, so I'm not too worried.