Fuel Filter Relocation to the rear??

[MrFairlady]

Well After a buddy of mine (2 friends actually did this) said when I did my 1st Swap that he/they use to mount the fuel Filter IN the back of the car underneath??

Any Cons to this as the main Function is getting 1 MORE thing out of the Engine bay/Oil Filter location(Race car FYI).

Planned Running a FPR of course - What would ^ That present to the Plan,any problems??




Gonna run This for Refrence also to extend the oil filter a tad also: GReddy Oil Cooler Adaptor W/Thermostat 12401123 (http://www.240sxmotoring.com/groilcoadw.html)

[S14DB]

Ugh, Mustangs have them back there and they are a pain to change and they get covered in Road shit. One of the things I like about the 240 is that the filter is in the bay.

[MrFairlady]

they are a pain to change

Well,..I mean How many times Do you have to Replace it,...is that about the only reason Not to do it?

[bardabe]

Well,..I mean How many times Do you have to Replace it,...is that about the only reason Not to do it?

if you are going to do that im actually more down to putting the filter before the pump if you are going to run an inline fuel pump. if you are going to run an in tank pump you will be ok with the filter back there. its just going to get a little dirty haha

[lilaznjeff]

Would be a good Idea.

Never thought of it.

Most big trucks and other cas have filters located under the car.

as long as you can make a good support or housing for it, I say that would be a good idea. Makes it easier to change your oil and mess with your starter and what not.

[g6civcx]

As said above, I personally don't see any problem with relocating the fuel filter as long as you protect the filter adequately.

Do you have a fuel cell? You may want to consider an aftermarket fuel filter with -AN fittings. Less likely for fuel lines to rupture.

[MrFairlady]

Would be a good Idea.

Never thought of it.

Most big trucks and other cas have filters located under the car.

as long as you can make a good support or housing for it, I say that would be a good idea. Makes it easier to change your oil and mess with your starter and what not.
Exactly!Though Not on the Frame rail or anything.

I would just take the correct Hose, right before it goes all up in the The Rear of the car into the top of the tank (to fuel Pump) and Put it right in line.Should Sit right in front of the TANK and all the Plastic Surrounds/liner.

I can't see a problem @ all EXCEPT the whole FPR.
Does it (filter) need to be Right THERE w/ the adjustable FPR though??

[S14DB]

FPR is on the return not the supply...

[jakerps13]

You guys are making this out harder than what it really is. There will be no issue with pressure or anything of the like. Mount the filter anywhere inbetween the pump (in tank) and your fuel rail.

I -6 all mine and put the the filter under the car, much cleaner look. Held the filter with two worm clamps riveted to the chassis so it's easily removable.

[projectRDM]

Mine's been moved too, I just put the OE bracket on the frame rail right as it bends upwards towards the firewall, you can see it from under the hood but it's down low, then I put a plate over it to protect from debris.

Though a lot of cars are rear mounted, some are stupid. My LS400 is mounted under the car and the filter is connected with flare fittings, meaning it takes 90 seconds to unscrew each one. The tank is behind the back seat so gravity comes into play, changing the filter results in about two gallons of fuel pouring out.

[ryguy]

I did a tune up on my friend's dads crown vic, and it had it back near the rear wheel well. I liked it better there because it's easier to change, just toss a pan under it and the fuel won't squirt out as badly as when it's mounted vertically in the engine bay.

[g6civcx]

changing the filter results in about two gallons of fuel pouring out.

That's when a fuel shut-off valve comes in handy. That and it's a nice anti-theft deterrent as well.