300zx Fuel Filter into s13 SR - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

95zilvia · 05-27-2004, 03:53 AM

So I was doing some reading and figured that my fuel filter needs to be replaced.
Im not even sure if it's my origional KA fuel filter, or if it's a "newer" one that I put in from my SR.
Anyways, it's time to be changed, hopefully solve some of my problems
For example: really bad idle, bounces between 0-500, sometimes car dies out, and a little bit of delay.

Anyways, the question is:
Which fuel filter would be best for me, I have heard that maybe running a 300zx one would be a good idea? So, which one would be the best one to use? 300zx turbo? what year? I think it's less than $20 for one right?
Thanks in advance!!

Steeles · 05-27-2004, 07:25 AM

yes a 300zx TT is fine bend your factory brackets out a bit and its a simple replacement. there is no best a new ka one is fine but ones for the TT Z are typically about the same price and the only difference is its bigger.

Yoshi · 05-27-2004, 10:41 AM

I've found them to be an avg of $2-$5 cheaper than the 240 filters.

Enemigo · 05-27-2004, 11:08 AM

I just did it yesterday and works fine.

Jose

SauN · 05-27-2004, 01:45 PM

replaced mine the other day too. didn't notice much of a difference. It was a bitch getting the lines off. I ended up just cutting them up and replacing them both.

oh yeah, i used a z32 TT

Yoshi · 05-27-2004, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SauN

replaced mine the other day too. didn't notice much of a difference. It was a bitch getting the lines off. I ended up just cutting them up and replacing them both.

oh yeah, i used a z32 TT

WTF, it's a fuel filter.
if you notice any difference, your old one must have been pretty damn clogged. All it does is restore the flow of fuel to proper specs, it's in no way a performance enhancement.

SauN · 05-28-2004, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yoshi

WTF, it's a fuel filter.
if you notice any difference, your old one must have been pretty damn clogged. All it does is restore the flow of fuel to proper specs, it's in no way a performance enhancement.

i know. But before I bought mine, I searched on zilvia. Many people say it gives them better gas mileage and shit like that. But i didn't notice anything.

95zilvia · 05-27-2004, 02:43 PM

Thanks, you guys are the best.
I need to take some pictures soon of my engine bay, it's so shiny

sepulchral · 05-27-2004, 10:01 PM

for me it was lol, i had mud in mine- for the longest time

Celeborn · 06-25-2004, 01:14 PM

The mileage isnt really affected by the fuel filter...only thing I noticed with the 300zx "upgrade" was better throttle response. But for $10, it was worth it for just that.

Demik · 06-25-2004, 01:35 PM

and plus its BIG hahah

hybrid_eg · 06-25-2004, 01:39 PM

it works like a charm, as to getting better gas milage, if you are fixing up your car for HP it aint gonna happen hehehehe.. but yes its a good idea to change it as i'm sure your stock 240sx one is waisted.

blu808 · 06-25-2004, 02:16 PM

**West** · 06-25-2004, 02:35 PM

Ok kids, just like Yoshi is saying, its a Fuel Filter.

The only reason to get it is because its bigger and CHEAPER. You don’t get better throttle response or better gas mileage. All you get is $3 saved in your wallet for your happy meals.

I wouldn’t be surprised if there was less filtration inside the Z32 filter to begin with. I might go cut my spare one open if I’m bored.

knghtryde · 06-25-2004, 02:37 PM

I'm guessing Luke has some imput.

My imput. It doesn't do much, unless you where running a completely redone fuel system. You know, larger injectors, high pressure fuel pump, aftermarket fuel pressure regulator, 2 extra injectors for higher boost, etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc.

That's my 2 cents but maybe I'm wrong. It' helped me with better throttle response, but I am running a nismo fuel pressure regulator, 440cc injectors, walboro fuel pump, and a couple of other fuel upgrades along with a better flowing fuel rail.

**West** · 06-25-2004, 02:58 PM

WOOHOOO! I was bored and in the mood to rip up some metal. So here it damage...

Let me add, its pointless to get the 240sx filter. But dont claim this one gives you better anything besides longer lasting filtration (if that).

Do you realize even how little 555cc is for a filter to handle?

Yoshi · 06-25-2004, 03:06 PM

HAHAHA! That's awesome west!
now someone needs to cut a 240 one in half to compare

blu808 · 06-25-2004, 04:13 PM

The only possible way a bigger (cup style) Fuel filter would possibly help. Is if you are using soooooooooo much fuel when boost hits, You drain your filter before the pump can fill it back up. This would result in a momentary drop in fuel pressure, and yadda yadda.

Thats why all those Crazy road race cars use surge tanks. A surge tank is usually located in front of the fuel cell. it looks like a 4" diameter 10" or so tall bucket that just fills up with fuel. That way when power hits it drains that and still allows enough time for the pump to fill it up, before the pressure drops.

Fuel filters are for pussys anyways.

05-27-2004, 03:53 AM	#1
95zilvia Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South San Francisco Age: 40 Posts: 1,860 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: 95zilvia Feedback Score: 0 reviews	300zx Fuel Filter into s13 SR So I was doing some reading and figured that my fuel filter needs to be replaced. Im not even sure if it's my origional KA fuel filter, or if it's a "newer" one that I put in from my SR. Anyways, it's time to be changed, hopefully solve some of my problems For example: really bad idle, bounces between 0-500, sometimes car dies out, and a little bit of delay. Anyways, the question is: Which fuel filter would be best for me, I have heard that maybe running a 300zx one would be a good idea? So, which one would be the best one to use? 300zx turbo? what year? I think it's less than $20 for one right? Thanks in advance!!

05-27-2004, 07:25 AM	#2
Steeles Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: 7th layer of hell, special pit of anger Age: 49 Posts: 3,785 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yes a 300zx TT is fine bend your factory brackets out a bit and its a simple replacement. there is no best a new ka one is fine but ones for the TT Z are typically about the same price and the only difference is its bigger. __________________ Keeping it Godzira bishes. So I murdered another turbo

05-27-2004, 10:41 AM	#3
Yoshi Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Washington Age: 48 Posts: 3,003 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: Yoshi Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I've found them to be an avg of $2-$5 cheaper than the 240 filters. __________________ www.360realms.com/S13-S15

05-27-2004, 11:08 AM	#4
Enemigo Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Germany Age: 45 Posts: 276 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I just did it yesterday and works fine. Jose __________________ RHD K's

06-25-2004, 01:14 PM	#10
Celeborn Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Brookfield, CT Age: 39 Posts: 7 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The mileage isnt really affected by the fuel filter...only thing I noticed with the 300zx "upgrade" was better throttle response. But for $10, it was worth it for just that. __________________ My baby - 1990 240SX SE

05-27-2004, 01:45 PM	#5
SauN Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: socal / chicago Posts: 245 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	replaced mine the other day too. didn't notice much of a difference. It was a bitch getting the lines off. I ended up just cutting them up and replacing them both. oh yeah, i used a z32 TT

05-27-2004, 02:43 PM	#8
95zilvia Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South San Francisco Age: 40 Posts: 1,860 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: 95zilvia Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks, you guys are the best. I need to take some pictures soon of my engine bay, it's so shiny

05-27-2004, 10:01 PM	#9
sepulchral BANNED Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Midlothian. VA Posts: 2,050 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	for me it was lol, i had mud in mine- for the longest time

06-25-2004, 01:35 PM	#11
Demik Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: cali Posts: 739 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	and plus its BIG hahah

06-25-2004, 01:39 PM	#12
hybrid_eg Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: SoCal Posts: 801 Trader Rating: (19) Feedback Score: 19 reviews	it works like a charm, as to getting better gas milage, if you are fixing up your car for HP it aint gonna happen hehehehe.. but yes its a good idea to change it as i'm sure your stock 240sx one is waisted.

06-25-2004, 02:16 PM	#13
blu808 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Campbell, Ca Age: 42 Posts: 5,010 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	__________________

06-25-2004, 02:35 PM	#14
West OMNOMNOMNOM Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Denver, CO Age: 44 Posts: 6,456 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: West Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ok kids, just like Yoshi is saying, its a Fuel Filter. The only reason to get it is because its bigger and CHEAPER. You don’t get better throttle response or better gas mileage. All you get is $3 saved in your wallet for your happy meals. I wouldn’t be surprised if there was less filtration inside the Z32 filter to begin with. I might go cut my spare one open if I’m bored. __________________ West - Zilvia.net - Toyobaru.net - NapkinSketch.com

06-25-2004, 02:37 PM	#15
knghtryde Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: From San Jose, CA now Springfield, MO Age: 45 Posts: 787 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'm guessing Luke has some imput. My imput. It doesn't do much, unless you where running a completely redone fuel system. You know, larger injectors, high pressure fuel pump, aftermarket fuel pressure regulator, 2 extra injectors for higher boost, etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. That's my 2 cents but maybe I'm wrong. It' helped me with better throttle response, but I am running a nismo fuel pressure regulator, 440cc injectors, walboro fuel pump, and a couple of other fuel upgrades along with a better flowing fuel rail. __________________ David Munoz, 1989 S13 KA24ET 1990 Infiniti Q45 To push oneself to the limit is all that one can do. To quit is to die.

06-25-2004, 02:58 PM	#16
West OMNOMNOMNOM Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Denver, CO Age: 44 Posts: 6,456 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: West Feedback Score: 0 reviews	WOOHOOO! I was bored and in the mood to rip up some metal. So here it damage... Let me add, its pointless to get the 240sx filter. But dont claim this one gives you better anything besides longer lasting filtration (if that). Do you realize even how little 555cc is for a filter to handle? __________________ West - Zilvia.net - Toyobaru.net - NapkinSketch.com

06-25-2004, 03:06 PM	#17
Yoshi Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Washington Age: 48 Posts: 3,003 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: Yoshi Feedback Score: 1 reviews	HAHAHA! That's awesome west! now someone needs to cut a 240 one in half to compare __________________ www.360realms.com/S13-S15

06-25-2004, 04:13 PM	#18
blu808 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Campbell, Ca Age: 42 Posts: 5,010 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	The only possible way a bigger (cup style) Fuel filter would possibly help. Is if you are using soooooooooo much fuel when boost hits, You drain your filter before the pump can fill it back up. This would result in a momentary drop in fuel pressure, and yadda yadda. Thats why all those Crazy road race cars use surge tanks. A surge tank is usually located in front of the fuel cell. it looks like a 4" diameter 10" or so tall bucket that just fills up with fuel. That way when power hits it drains that and still allows enough time for the pump to fill it up, before the pressure drops. Fuel filters are for pussys anyways. __________________