any downfalls of a shorty oil filter??

Hey guys,

i have the 90 degree oil adapter on my 340 and it is leaking because the gasket that seals it to the block got pinched...i was thinking of ordering the new gasket kit for it from the dealer, but i also hear alot of talk about shorty oil filters...i was wondering, does having a smaller filter affect performance? filtering capabilities? etc... i was thinking maybe its just better to go with a shorter filter to start with (i think i found some fram numbers for this, but if you guys want to share them again so i can double check i wouldnt mind)...curious to hear your opinions on this

thanks!
Matthew