Originally posted by frank
what makes an filter a 'remote' filter? the fact that its not attached directly to the engine block like the stock one is?
yes, it is rigged to an external oil system.
I agree, a remote filter and oil cooler is overkill for a stock or light turbo Civic.
Maybe with a T04 or larger big boy turbo, but even that is lag city on a dinky 1.6l.