As far as sufficient room  for the full size PH8A type filters, the Shop Manual tells You to turn steering wheel to full right and this gives lots of room re steering Linkage.

  

I think the bad rep on Fram oil filters is the cheap insides.  There are videos on Youtube so I will not bore you with the details.  I am sure that the Fram filters meet the minimum requirements but once you see them taken apart, you can see why they may be cheaper.  I used to buy Champ or Champion filters.  They had the patent on the Sludge lock valve that allowed you not to lose oil pressure if the filter get's plugged.  Champions used to be reasonably priced but they are now at the upper end of the cost spectrum.

i do not agree with the negative  word re fram. i cut open every filter  i change,present frame filters are fine as are most other name brand filters.  when converting to spin on remember to trim the socket so you get max grip on a short nut that must be removed to inst adaptor. the concern for room is un founded.spin ons take less space than oem can.
the tin plat for conversion are to thin,i drill a couple of holes across from slotted oil feed to even the clapping of gasket also glue the gasket so it stays in place. in the end made my own adapter plat from alum. tubing. lots of lathe time  but works great

Bob, I read a very intensive test of every oil filter that exists a while back and Fram emerged as one of the worst in terms of filtration. I was surprised to learn that there only a small number of filter manufacturers. https://www.b4usa.com/champion-laboratories-inc/
As I recall Purolator came across as one of the best.
(Things may have changed since I read the article, it seems that there is a lot of supplier swapping in the industry)

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Do you have a personal reason why not to use Fram oil filters? Some time back, Consumer Reports rated the Fram as one of the best filters and I have been using them, mainly because of this report, and also because Walmart always has them at a good price. If they are not good for my engines, I would surely like to know!

DON'T use a Fram! 

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WIX filters are some of the best on the market. They filter to smaller particles than almost all the others. Back in the 50's my dad wouldn't put anything but WIX on his diesel trucks.

Y's guys rule!
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I’ve been using Wix 51515. I like them because they are black. NAPA gold has one too. Same company makes them both. Check it often as there are writeups on the replacements leaking. As I remember the oval went on the top to keep the filter full. As a side note when I start an oil change I stab an ice pick at the bottom corner then drain the oil from the pan. By the time I’m ready for the filter it’s drained and doesn’t make a mess on the block.
My O’Reilys stocks them. We also run them on my sons dirt car and my LSR roadster.

56 Vic, B'Ville 200 MPH Club Member, So Cal.

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Lawrenceville, GA

WIX - 51515,.  NAPA 1515 (supposed to be a WIX


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