997 filter hangs down far enough already...

[j_beede]

I am changing the oil filter on my MY05 997 today. I think the plastic canister already hangs down a bit below the oil pan. My understanding is that the LN spin-on adapter with a WIX/NAPA filter will hang a little lower yet. When I eyeball this it sure looks like the factory canister is already the lowest point under the car.

 

Any comments regarding ground clearance from those using the LN spin-on adapter?

[JFP in PA]

I am changing the oil filter on my MY05 997 today. I think the plastic canister already hangs down a bit below the oil pan. My understanding is that the LN spin-on adapter with a WIX/NAPA filter will hang a little lower yet. When I eyeball this it sure looks like the factory canister is already the lowest point under the car.

 

Any comments regarding ground clearance from those using the LN spin-on adapter?

 

If you have both the adaptor and filter to look at, you will find that the adaptor fits nearly flush into the current canister's opening (just a thin lip protruding), and when you add the spin on filter, the combination is actually very slightly shorter than the OEM unit.  You will be fine.

[j_beede]

Thanks for the quick reply. I have not ordered the LN adapter yet, nor do I have the WIX/NAPA filter. Given your input that the combo is shorter than the stock canister I will likely go that route. 

[JFP in PA]

Our customers have not had any problems with the combination.

[GOLENJEEPTJ]

After all was said an done with the LN adapter & Napa Gold Filter, mine sits higher than stock with no chance of being hit.

[j_beede]

Sounds good. I plan to do the LN adapter, filtermag, and LN drain plug as part of my next oil change.