Anyone recommend a good reliable kit to relocate the oil filter on a stock 2.8?

yes - I am so sick of the oil dump down the arm everytime I undo the filter.....

Trans-Dapt makes a kit: (single kit)
http://store.summitracing.c...665+115&autoview=sku

Dual filter kit:
http://store.summitracing.c...665+115&autoview=sku

Kit Part Number:
TRD-1150 Single filter kit with 30" hoses
TRD-1250 Dual filters kit with 30" hoses

Specs:
Beginning Year 1982
Ending Year 1989
Liter 2.8
CID 173
Engine Size 2.8L/173
Engine Family GM V6

New filter size: Fram PH8A, HPF1 or Trans-Dapt’s 1156 compact oil filter

quote Originally posted by Oreif: Trans-Dapt makes a kit: (single kit) http://store.summitracing.c...665+115&autoview=sku Dual filter kit: http://store.summitracing.c...665+115&autoview=sku Kit Part Number: TRD-1150 Single filter kit with 30" hoses TRD-1250 Dual filters kit with 30" hoses Specs: Beginning Year 1982 Ending Year 1989 Liter 2.8 CID 173 Engine Size 2.8L/173 Engine Family GM V6 New filter size: Fram PH8A, HPF1 or Trans-Dapt’s 1156 compact oil filter

Ah....thank you sir and a +. I looked at those kits originally but didn't see the spec page for engine compatibility. Just what I was looking for.

I think these oil filter relocation kits should be standard equipment on both the 2.8 and the Duke. Seriously.

I like the idea of the twin filter application. Besides the extra filtration it also adds to the oil capacity and perhaps aids a little bit with oil cooling as well.



Not that there are any problems (that I’m aware of) with the kits supplied by this particular manufacturer, but are there others to choose from as well?

We carry kits marketed by Spectre, same company as those cold air intakes Autozone sells.

The Spectre kit includes a pump for draining the car as well, which I believe installs at the drain plug. So you can relocate both the oil filter and your drain location. I'm not too big on the Spectre brand though.

http://www.jegs.com/i/Spectre/865/5971/10002/-1

quote Originally posted by Xanth: The Spectre kit includes a pump for draining the car as well...

This may be a dumb question (as I've never used a remote oil filter), but how necessary is a pump for draining the oil when the oil filter is relocated?

Not necessary at all. The system drains just like before. The only difference is the filter can be located in an easy to remove location.

I believe he was simply referring to a pump that is included with that particular kit.

I have a remote oil filter and a remote oil cooler. Oil lines all over the place. Throw in the turbo oil and drainback lines and I've got a bundle of snakes.

quote Originally posted by Patrick: I think these oil filter relocation kits should be standard equipment on both the 2.8 and the Duke. Seriously.

There are kits for the 84 thru 86 Duke's, But the 87/88's use an "in pan" style filter and there are not any remote mount kits for that style.

quote Originally posted by Oreif: There are kits for the 84 thru 86 Duke's, But the 87/88's use an "in pan" style filter and there are not any remote mount kits for that style.

I don't know if there were any variations within the model year, but my '87 Coupe with the Duke does not have the "in pan" style oil filter.

quote Originally posted by Patrick: I don't know if there were any variations within the model year, but my '87 Coupe with the Duke does not have the "in pan" style oil filter.

Then it must be just the 88's. There was a thread about a month back where someone was looking for a kit for an 88.

quote Originally posted by Oreif: Then it must be just the 88's. There was a thread about a month back where someone was looking for a kit for an 88.

Yes, it is just the 88 that has the in pan filter nightmare.

quote Originally posted by Patrick: This may be a dumb question (as I've never used a remote oil filter), but how necessary is a pump for draining the oil when the oil filter is relocated?

On the Fiero its not necessary, I can easily reach the drain plug without raising the car.

The idea behind that particular kit though is to make it so an entire oil change can be performed just by reaching under the hood. The picture they put on the packaging shows both the drain and the oil filter being located high up into the engine bay, so performing an oil change just means flipping the switch and pumping out the drain pan.

Not a bad idea, I just don't trust the system that much.