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Old 01-15-07, 09:46 AM
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Using a different fuel filter...

other than the $45 stock fuel filter. What has someone else used and it worked the same?
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$45?? goto advanced auto there only like $25
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I see no reason why you couldn't use an aftermarket fuel filter.

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On a stock or lightly modded TII or nearly any NA, you can just use almost any generic EFI fuel filter. I will either use the Mazda filter, or I will buy a generic filter for a late model Corvette. The Mazda filter is only about $30 from the dealer anyway so you might as well just use it.
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The price I quoted above was from a Mazda dealer...thanks for the info. Just wanted to make sure before I went out and got a generic filter.
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Originally Posted by Aaron Cake
On a stock or lightly modded TII or nearly any NA, you can just use almost any generic EFI fuel filter. I will either use the Mazda filter, or I will buy a generic filter for a late model Corvette. The Mazda filter is only about $30 from the dealer anyway so you might as well just use it.
Which one for a heavily modded one? Right now I am using a stock filter..
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the oem one comes with a mount for it. aftermarket ones just flop around unless u make something for them
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Should this information go in my list of interchangable parts?

https://www.rx7club.com/2nd-generation-specific-1986-1992-17/parts-other-cars-compatible-list-612738/
Old 01-15-07, 03:50 PM
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i just bough a new OEM fuel filter in mazda box off ebay for $10.....
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Originally Posted by cdaleracer669
the oem one comes with a mount for it. aftermarket ones just flop around unless u make something for them
Actually, the mazda filter I got didn't come with the mount, either. I had to swap it into the mount from the old filter. If you can find an aftermarket filter of the same diameter as stock you can use the stock bracket.
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I got a cheap *** mr. gaske clear view filter for 7 bucks, works awsome. Have the same oen on all of my 7's
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I have them in stock for 22.00 shipped...

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I have a stock replacement filter with no bracket for 20.00 shipped or a OEM nippon fuel filter with bracket for 38.00 shipped

I currently am using the replacment and just put it in the stock bracket. however I will be going to the nippon one after the winter

btw if u want either my paypal is: SpooledupRacing@comcast.net
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solution to the flopping filter problem? zip ties!!!
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Originally Posted by J-Rat
Which one for a heavily modded one? Right now I am using a stock filter..
check with jegs or summit, i'm sure they have a high flow FI filter for turbo applications.
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Originally Posted by 513rotary
I got a cheap *** mr. gaske clear view filter for 7 bucks, works awsome. Have the same oen on all of my 7's
Um, I don't think you're supposed to use those things on fuel injection?!??!


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Originally Posted by Karack
check with jegs or summit, i'm sure they have a high flow FI filter for turbo applications.

The reason I ask is that I have already had my stock filter up to 490. Seems to me thats a pretty damn good filter!
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My only concern with the stock filter is that it won't handle the flow if it gets a little clogged (ie. tank of questionable gas). The aftermarket filters obviously have bigger elements...Though clearly if you are making 490HP on a stocker it will handle it assuming it's clean.
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Originally Posted by Aaron Cake
My only concern with the stock filter is that it won't handle the flow if it gets a little clogged (ie. tank of questionable gas). The aftermarket filters obviously have bigger elements...Though clearly if you are making 490HP on a stocker it will handle it assuming it's clean.
Well I am not the fuel filter authority. My only point was if there is a limitation to the stock fuel filter, I want to know about it. The filter that hit 490 has been in the car for about 3 years now, and it is probably LONG overdue for a change. I have yet to see any technical data concerning the size/filtering/flow of the stock filter but I am going to assume that an aftermarket one is probably something I need to look into.

Hate to rebuild a motor over a $20 fuel filter that clogged...
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Originally Posted by schmol
other than the $45 stock fuel filter. What has someone else used and it worked the same?
PepBoys sells replacement RX7 fuel filters (w/o bracket) for about $15.

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that's why i said check with a performance source for high flow FI filters, the elements should be cheaper than a stock filter and they would be able to flow more with less risk of blowing out the filter element. you can only flow so much before the element will try to force its way out of the filter.
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Originally Posted by RETed
Um, I don't think you're supposed to use those things on fuel injection?!??!


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you're not, the glass ones are made for carbed cars and i don't necessarily like the idea of a glass filter unless it is securely strapped down.
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thanks for all of the info guys...I ended up buying one from Auto Zone for $25 and it uses the stock fuel filter's bracket. Anyway, my car was running lean and I do believe changing the filter resolved my problem. I took the fuel lines off the filter and you should've seen the gunk that came out of that old filter, it looked like a yellow clam chowder mix. the car starts better and seems to be more responsive on the throttle...plus my exhaust doesn't glow red anymore.
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