Magnum block versus la oil filter adapter

Abodysrule said

Sorry, I'm new to this, if I have the 90 degree adapter for an LA block, can I use that on a magnum without an adapter plate? I'm having a magnum built at a reputable shop, so I assume the engine will have the adapter plate, but do I take it off if I'm going to use the 90 degree adapter?

brian

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You would use either the plate for a straight filter or an angle adapter for that angled backward filter placement, but never both at the same time. You can definitely remove the plate and gasket and install the angle adapter with its own correct gaskets and bolt on an LA.

I have not tried to put one of the angle adapters on a Magnum block yet. Hopefully someone knows that answer.

The plates are not interchangeable between LA and Magnum blocks because of the depth of the machining on the block itself, specifically the center bolt area.