Short oil filter w/headers vs 90 Degree set up?

Hey folks,

Digging into the Duster to perform some preseason work. Thinking about eliminating the 90-degree oil filter set up (never able to stop seepage/drips) in favor of standard fitment shorty filter. Anyone running full length headers w/o a 90 degree setup? Doable? Pros-Cons?

72 Duster, 340, Hooker Comps.

Thanks all,
Pat