Trans-Dapt oil filter relocation systems and components are engineered to solve clearance problems, improve service access, and provide flexible oil filtration solutions for engine swaps, street rods, trucks, race vehicles, off-road builds, and other custom applications. When headers, chassis components, steering linkage, suspension parts, or crossmembers interfere with the stock oil filter location, relocating the oil filter is the wisest option.
Trans-Dapt Performance Products has manufactured oil filtration components and relocation systems since the late 1960s, supporting builders and fabricators who require practical solutions for packaging challenges in high-performance and custom vehicle applications. These systems are designed to allow flexible routing of oil lines and remote mounting of the oil filter to best suit the available space within the engine compartment.
This category includes a full range of oil filter relocation components and related products, including complete oil filter relocation kits, remote oil filter mounts, sandwich adapters, filter bypass adapters, mounting brackets, and replacement filtration components. These products are designed to work together to support a wide variety of oil system configurations across automotive and engine-powered equipment applications.
Solves Oil Filter Clearance Problems: Relocates the oil filter when the stock filter position interferes with headers, frame rails, steering components, suspension parts, or other chassis structures.
Improves Service Access: Allows the oil filter to be mounted in a more accessible location, helping simplify routine maintenance and oil changes.
Supports Engine Swap and Custom Applications: Commonly used in engine swaps, street rods, trucks, race cars, and off-road builds where packaging constraints require flexible oil system solutions.
Flexible System Configuration: Components can be used individually or combined to build complete oil filter relocation systems tailored to your specific application.
Proven Performance Since the Late 1960s: Trans-Dapt has a long history of developing practical oil filtration and engine swap components trusted by builders and fabricators.
Oil filter relocation systems are made up of several components that work together to move the oil filter from its original location on the engine to a remote mounting position. These systems typically begin with an engine adapter that mounts in place of the original oil filter, allowing oil to be routed through hoses to a remote filter mount.
Remote oil filter mounts provide a new location for the filter and can be positioned to improve accessibility or accommodate tight engine bay conditions. Depending on the application, systems may include single filter mounts for basic relocation or dual filter mounts for increased filtration media and oil system capacity.
Additional components such as sandwich adapters and bypass adapters can be used to integrate oil coolers or alternative oil routing strategies. Mounting brackets and replacement components allow builders to customize the system based on available space, engine configuration, and intended use of the vehicle or equipment.
By combining the appropriate components, builders can create a complete oil filter relocation system that improves clearance, enhances serviceability, and supports the demands of high-performance and custom car and truck applications. For a complete solution, explore our oil filter relocation kits.
An oil filter relocation system moves the oil filter from its original position on the engine to a remote mounting location using adapters, hoses, and a remote filter mount. This helps solve clearance issues and improves access for maintenance.
Oil filter relocation is commonly used when the stock filter location interferes with headers, steering components, suspension parts, or frame rails. It is also used to make oil changes easier by placing the filter in a more accessible location.
A typical system includes an engine oil filter bypass adapter, oil lines, and a remote filter mount.
No. These systems are also used on engines found in generators, agricultural equipment, construction machinery, and other engine-powered equipment. Selection is based on engine specifications rather than vehicle type.
Important Fitment Note: Oil filter relocation component selection is based on the engine's oil filter nipple thread size and gasket sealing dimensions, not simply vehicle year, make, and model. Always verify specifications before selecting components, especially on engines with aftermarket modifications or custom configurations.