SB 90 oil filter adapter ?s

With the not so new invention of the miniature oil filters (2.2L style) I was wondering if ther is really any reason to continue using the 90 degree filter adapter
Mine has sprung a leak at th block so was thinking of leaving it off and using the smaller filter to clear headers. Actually I think th std filter may actually fit without this adapter but would be really close to headers.
Soo are any of you still using the 90 degree adapter ?
And why ?
At this point it's starting to look like one more potential failure/ what th HeL it just failed

would it be easier to order another MP gasket set for cheap,clean everything up good & have fresh gaskets.

No, the labor is the same either way so why does anybody use these adapters when a small filter will clear everything
I already hav parts to go either way

Since you can go both ways..i guess the decision is yours....

I went to went back to the stock filter plate (modded w/ 4 additional holes) and a K&N shorty style filter.No more oil dripping on the headers from the 90* adapter ,D.

Never had a problem with the adapter, just need to use the proper gaskets and make sure the fastener is tight.
I like the biggest filter I can use; the tiny ones seem to me run in bypass too much if you have 50-80 PSI oil pressure.

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No, the labor is the same either way so why does anybody use these adapters when a small filter will clear everything
I already hav parts to go either way

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Good point but I agree with topside,a smaller filter has way less filtering area & bypasses to much.