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Most
FE motors used a horizontal oil filter and an adapter that angled up from
its mounting location. This adapter fits the motor and the Hurricane frame,
but it positions the oil filter outside the engine compartment and into the
left wheel well. Not what I was looking for. I had decided to be period
correct and had found a remote oil filter adapter and bracket that mounted
as the originals. All that was needed was an adapter plate to connect the
hoses to the block.
I
thought I had solved this with an inexpensive adapter made by TransDapt. But
when I installed the motor, I learned the lower oil outlet was right next to
the frame and the hose and fitting couldn't be installed. Time for plan "B" Some have used the truck adapter oil filter bracket then added a sandwich type adapter to it. But this extends thru the wall of the engine compartment. Not the look I am after. (For those who don't care about period correct, using this adapter puts the adapter into the drivers side wheel well)
Southern Automotive makes an adapter for their motors and some have had success using this. I don't have a picture of it. Cost is around $60. For most, this is the most likely solution.
I chose to make my own adapter. A little bit of 1¼" tooling plate and a few
hours at the drill press and milling machine and I had an adapter. Side exit
hole comes from the oil pump. Front entrance hole is the return line from
the filter and into the oil system. I also tapped into this line for the oil
pressure gauge. Making the part is not complicated and I'll be happy to
supply a copy of my drawing to anyone requesting it. 
©2009 - Paul R. Proefrock
Ford, Cobra,
I'm not associated with these trademark holders in any way. I am not a
mechanic nor do I play one on TV.
I just enjoy working on this car as a hobby and make no claims that
if you follow the information on my website that you will be safe or
successful in your build. I am not responsible for you doing something
stupid and getting hurt while working on your car.
Even if I managed to do it first.
Let your conscious be your guide and use your own judgment before you
incorporate any of the information I have displayed on this website into
your cobra car.
Credit to Ryan Cassidy for this notation - I think it says it all and
correctly.