Are These "japanese" Fuel Filters From The Uk Any Good?

[sonicz]

So its time to replace the fuel filter on the skyline again and I'm not a fan of the Ryco stuff.

Obviously I will be getting a Z32 filter for larger filtration, but has anyone had any experience with either of these?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Skyline-GTS-T-Uprated-High-Flow-Fuel-Filter-FREEPOST-/160246942699?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item254f764beb

Lets read

"

Uprated High Flow, High Performance Filter

If you are running a tuned GTS-T engine you need one of these high flow, high capacity, Japanese made, Fuel Filters. Hesitation under acceleration can often be a blocked or inadequate fuel filter. Cars running higher horsepower will benefit from the larger capacity reservoir of the fuel filter which means there is more fuel reserve to call on under wide open throttle conditions near maximum revs. This is the same reason to change to a larger capacity fuel rail, but this filter is an inexpensive and worthwhile alternative until you actually need one."

OR this one made by an Australian company

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Premium-Quality-Fuel-Filter-Z202-Suitable-For-/251372626532?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&fits=Plat_Gen%3AZ32&hash=item3a86f9e264

Edited February 28, 2014 by sonicz

[GTSBoy]

Why would you not be a fan of the Ryco stuff? These filters are all approximately the same, except for the offbrand ones that no-one knows that just might have nothing useful inside them.

I suggest you do some googling on the fuel filter myth. Unless you have a major fuel related incident, you shouldn't really ever need to change the filter as they should last longer than the car in most cases!

Edited February 28, 2014 by GTSBoy

[Dose Pipe Sutututu]

what's wrong with the ryco filters? I've always run them and for $10 (where I get them from) I just toss them out every year

[ARTZ]

Ithink what everyone is trying to say is...just get a ryco

Why would you not be a fan of the Ryco stuff? These filters are all approximately the same, except for the offbrand ones that no-one knows that just might have nothing useful inside them.

I suggest you do some googling on the fuel filter myth. Unless you have a major fuel related incident, you shouldn't really ever need to change the filter as they should last longer than the car in most cases!

unless ethanol.....my ryco blocked up in about 3000km

!!

[GTSBoy]

Ithink what everyone is trying to say is...just get a ryco

unless ethanol.....my ryco blocked up in about 3000km

!!

Yeah, well that might qualify as a "major fuel related incident". Put a load of different solvent into a tank that's been collecting crud for 20 years.......

[Ben C34]

I also want to know why no love for ryco?

[sonicz]

To answer most peoples question, I guess I Just don't see any good reason to like Ryco or believe they are any good. The fact most people use them doesn't say anything about the actual product to me. So not a fan. In fact I have seen reasons not to like them. Here is one example

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/415000-oil-and-fuel-filters-which-ones-are-not-now-made-in-you-know-where/

I suggest you do some googling on the fuel filter myth. Unless you have a major fuel related incident, you shouldn't really ever need to change the filter as they should last longer than the car in most cases!

I cant see how the exact opposite of that isn't true. Its an easy to service important part of a vehicle. Why not change it?

Actually most people that check the inside of their fuel filters find a barrage of dirt and crap inside them. See the thread above.

Different car, same build up.

Edited February 28, 2014 by sonicz

[GTSBoy]

For every one of those there are 10000 filters thrown away with no measurable pressure drop (additional over when they were new) across them. And I have cut a couple of mine up over the years and there was almost nothing in them.

[boostn0199]

Running ryco for 3 years on e85 never had a problem I change after every year track season and cut them open to inspect and they are perfect so definately nothing wrong with them, ofcourse if you just switch to e85 you need to change it after a few 100ks since it picks up some shit but after that no worries.

Heres a pic of my filter from last year.

[sonicz]

For every one of those there are 10000 filters thrown away with no measurable pressure drop (additional over when they were new) across them. And I have cut a couple of mine up over the years and there was almost nothing in them.

Fair enough. I'm still gonna try another brand though just for the sake of it. Looks like I'll order those big one from Japan. THEY ARE BIG IN JAPAN.

After I fit it this will play out of my Exhaust

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qutOSFit5Z8

Edited February 28, 2014 by sonicz

[wolverine]

Ithink what everyone is trying to say is...just get a ryco

unless ethanol.....my ryco blocked up in about 3000km

!!

Don't like Ryco because the filter did it's job??

[Missileman]

oops

Edited February 28, 2014 by Missileman

[Missileman]

^{are ryco cheaper than Nissan ??????????????}

[boostn0199]

^{are ryco cheaper than Nissan ??????????????}

I get the rycos for 10bux at super cheap, dont know how much nissan ones are.

[Missileman]

16 from Nissan mate

[Missileman]

sorry $16 is incorrect, more like $45

[FordyR31]

I have used Ryco with the 20 and 25 with no issues over the last 8 years. Never did think to use a larger filter though. Are the z32 filters that much of an improvement?

[SiR_RB]

I use genuine Nissan but don't see anything wrong with the ryco ones as stated above

[Joshbigt62r]

I ve used ryco and genuine Nissan over the years and cannot fault either. I change mine yearly which is def overkill in my opinion but hey Im anal with servicing my vehicles. Just piece of minf I guess

[C4a0s]

u can try those Pro filters from brands like Earls or Russell Performance... they use stainless steel meshes that are washable...u can even select the mesh filtration size