This is one area where parts houses have changed over the years. I can remember when I was kid parts people would ask my dad do you what long or shot before going back to get it the oil filter.

I guess with these newer ones there isn't much room like there used to be. Like my 02 Dakota v6 is tight.

I understand wanting a longer/bigger filter.....I do put the long wix 51515 on my 05 Chrysler Town & Country mini van. My Dakota calls for the real short one. I'm able to put the 51068 part # on it instead of the.51085 part # it's tight though.