I had originally posted this on the tech forum, but I wasn't getting any replies. Maybe someone here can help me. Anyway, here's the question:

With respect to my oil system, I am looking at a way to easily connect oil temp/pressure gauges, make filter changing easier, and make the addition of a small oil cooler easy in the not immediate future. In an effort to kill three birds with one stone, I found the Greddy oil filter relocation kit. In addition to moving the filter anywhere I want it, it has predrilled holes for temp/pressure probes, as well as braided lines. I figure this would make the addition of an oil cooler easy at a later date. They are also pretty inexpensive, considering the cost of fittings and lines if I were to make my own, plus the cost of two adapters for the oil filter and the block. My only question is this...you have to use a 1985-87 Toyota Corolla GTS Oil filter with the kit (I guess that's what fits the adapter). I don't know anything about this filter, it's size, or it's availability. Does anyone know if this would be a step down from the OEM Honda filters I am using now? Also, does anyone have any experience with the Greddy kit (or others)? How is the seal? Any leaks? Also, they don't seem to have a Type R specific application. I know that all B series tegs use the same filter, but I don't want the Type R's small oil cooler to take up too much space for a normal install. Thanks for any information!

 

Check out this link. I used it as a reference when I put my oil filter and relocation kit together. Don't bother with the Greddy kit, its junk.
http://hybrid.honda-perf.org/tech/oilcooler/index.html

 

Wow, thanks for that link, Andrew! The only problem is, he lists prices for some things, but not for the whole project. AN fittings are expensive, as are the lines. I wonder how much it cost for the whole thing.

Also, it looks like I would have to change oil filters with a perma-cool adapter, yes?

Finally, why do you consider the Greddy kit junk? By just looking at the pictures, I can't really tell anything about the quality. Do you know someone who had a bad experience with it? Thanks again!