Oil filter/header location

[Sleeperatidle]

I have a question, I have some kind of knockoff headers on my 350 tbi 91 blazer. The driver side header runs about a 1/4inch away from my oil filter. I really don’t like how close that is. Is that normal distance between header and oil filter? I don’t have anything to look at to compare and can’t remember for the life of me how my ‘86 was. Thanks for all inputs.

 

[6872xtc]

Some manufacturers don't make great parts. Sometimes they can also get bent to where they get closer to things.
If you have the oil cooler adapter, it spaces the filter down more.

 

[Joel Wilson]

You could also do an oil filter remote mount which would move the filter to an entirely different location. Unless you want to invest in the tooling to make your own hoses, just buy ones already made or have Napa make them. Trying to make them yourself without the tooling is a waste of time and money. Trust me.

 

[cheavyk10]

My headers from Summit racing clear the big k&n just fine.

 

[Joel Wilson]

I had to go with a remote mount to use the big K&N. It wouldn't clear my oil pan with the kickouts and I wanted the extra capacity.