The remote filter setup requires specific lines, fittings, and potentially a different oil filter adapter or housing that's bolted to the engine. Simply removing the remote filter and lines won't leave you with a place to mount a standard filter.
To switch to a standard spin-on filter, you'd need:
* A new oil filter adapter: This is a part that bolts onto the engine block, providing the threaded connection for a standard spin-on filter. These are not readily available for every application and might require custom fabrication or finding a suitable used part from a similar engine that originally used a standard filter.
* New oil lines: You'd likely need new lines to connect the adapter to the oil filter and the engine. The existing remote filter lines won't fit.
* Possible oil pan modification (unlikely, but possible): In some very rare cases, the oil pan's design might need alteration to accommodate a different filter location or improved oil flow.
This conversion is a significant mechanical undertaking and might be more trouble than it's worth. Unless you have experience working on engines and are comfortable with fabrication, it's best left to a professional mechanic. The remote filter setup was likely added for a specific reason (easier filter changes, maybe a larger filter capacity), and changing it could have unintended consequences.
