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75coupe

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75coupe Grand Master

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Im installing some bosch 840cc with billet fuel rail and also a sard fuel reg, I'll be running braided lines and AN fittings all the way through...

Can I replace the std ryco fuel filter with a billet fuel filter?

http://www.vpw.com.au/productgroup.asp?CatID=6&SubCatID=771&priorCatID=771&PrdGrpID=4887

Are these just a pre-filter?

Is there a difference between an in-line filter and a pre-filter?

Would 30 micron be ok by itself or would I need to use a 100micron and then another with a 30micron filter in it?

I dont have a surge tank yet, just an intank bosch pump.

these are a reusable filter which you can take apart and clean which I thought would be good since E85 is gonna clean out the fuel system and possibly clog up the fuel filter when you start using it, plus they AN fittigns meaning they are nicer to install and easier to remove than pulling tight rubber hose off a barbed end...

Anyone with experience with these?

75coupe Grand Master

75coupe

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so vpw has recommended this:

http://www.vpw.com.au/productgroup.asp?CatID=0&PrdGrpID=4344

they didnt give a reason why I needed this huge one but they were aware of my setup...

it supports 2400hp wtf....

scotty nm35 Grand Master

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I ran the small proflow one and had the o-ring blow out while driving, they blamed the e85 straight away, even though it had gone in earlier that day and I had only driven for 1/2 an hour, it turned out the orings are too big so they cant be tightened right up...

I would go for the other style, stainless mesh is much better than sintered bronze imo.

PM-R33 Grand Master

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Hmm interesting.

They cost quite a bit, but I suppose in the long run it wouldn't be to bad just replacing the inside filter.

How big are those damn things? In the photo they make it look as big as a damn muffler!

75coupe Grand Master

75coupe

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well its a washable filter being stainless steel mesh and all...

That was my next question?

I could order one in and its the size of a muffler or the size of a texta, there are no physical sizes mentioned...

I wonder if it would fit the std bracket, that would be nice...

75coupe Grand Master

75coupe

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there are also these ones...

http://www.racepartsolutions.com/proddetail.asp?prod=MAG%2DFilter

We recommend 74micron for inlet, 25micron for outlet before the carburetor/regulators

PM-R33 Grand Master

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Damnit so that is pretty big. Definetely not engine bay fitment size.

Let me know what you end up deciding on because i'll get the same.

You have no idea how much swearing goes on in the garage every time I try and take off the braided lines on a Ryco barb fitting.

Birds Grand Master

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Damnit so that is pretty big. Definetely not engine bay fitment size.

Let me know what you end up deciding on because i'll get the same.

You have no idea how much swearing goes on in the garage every time I try and take off the braided lines on a Ryco barb fitting.

They those braided lines with the little splinters of steel sticking out of them, giving you a modern simulation of what it's like to escape from Auschwitz?

turboedsloth Grand Master

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Why not use a ryco z373 falcon efi fuel filter? http://www.rycofilters.com.au/catalogue/product/make/FORD/model/FALCON/part/Z373

or even a volvo z400? http://www.rycofilters.com.au/catalogue/product/part/z400

both have screw in ends, tho the z373 has m14 thread both ends. They are a cheap replacement and readily available

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Hanaldo Grand Master

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Right, just bumping this thread rather than posting a new one.

I'm in the process of collecting parts to upgrade my fuel system again, so far I've purchased a HKS fuel rail and Sard FPR, will be buying some ID1000's in the next few days as well. The plan is to run AN -6 braided hose for the supply and return fuel lines in a standard single entry setup for now. Now I just wanted to find out if it would be beneficial to run one of these inline filters in addition to the standard fuel filter? Say something like this:

http://www.frozenboost.com/product_info.php?cPath=219&products_id=268&osCsid=ccd36ac1115ad3561f7fcba7f6945c63

Or would it simply be a waste of money given the extra fittings etc. involved? The idea is to start getting my system E85 compatible but will still be using pump 98 until E85 is more readily available over here. At the moment I sort of feel like the extra filter probably isn't needed but thought I should ask before I order fittings. I'm also a little skeptical of the quality of things on the website I linked, so is there a better option if these are a worthwhile thing?

scotty nm35 Grand Master

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I had one of the proflow filters leak with that style, came down to the oring in the end. I upgraded to the small cigar shaped ones like 75Coupe showed above with no issues since. I wouldn't trust the paper stock filter with ethanol for prolonged use.

Hanaldo Grand Master

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Yes I won't keep the stock fuel filter when I make the switch to E85. Would I be better off replacing the stock one now with one of these inline filters but with barbed fittings instead of the AN fittings? To save having to replace the hose from fuel pump to rail?

75coupe Grand Master

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interested to hear how you get on with this Hanaldo...

Id also be interested where you get your parts from and your calculations of length of hose and fitting types?

I could never estimate the fitting angles that were needed for a clean tidy install... so I went and did other things, like collect CF...

Ive still got the rails, reg and large injectors waiting for my e85 upgrade sitting waiting for time and the braided lines...

75coupe Grand Master

75coupe

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I felt like I was coping out if I used normal high pressure fuel hose and barb fittings when I had AN fittings and braided lines on ther parts of the fuel system...lol.

this is what made me stop....

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