Fuel Filter??? FFR filter vs BPE filter

[Dondero14]

Hello all,

I'm about to work on running my fuel lines. I have a Blueprint Engines 347 EFI with the Holly Sniper 2 setup and have the EFI kit from Blueprint. I am trying to decide which fuel filter is best to install whether it be the FFR filter that came with the kit or the one supplied by Blueprint. Does anyone know the advantages or disadvantages to using one over the other or have any recommendations which one may be preferred. The only difference I see is that the FFR filter would be easier to install since it already comes with the mounting setup and hardware. I've scanned the forum for info on this question and didn't find any. In addition, I'd like to use one or the other and not upgrade to another style or type.

Thanks,
Mark

[Papa]

It's personal preference for me, but the FFR filter is not serviceable, which is a really good reason to consider something different. I have a Holley filter on my MK4, and I'm using a TrickFlow filter on my Coupe. Both are serviceable. If you are running EFI, you'll need the filter to be 10 micron. The sock filter on the pump is typically 100 micron.

Holley filter: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004IDXP4S?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_ti tle_14

TrickFlow filter: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/tfs-23006

[rich grsc]

One that's 1/3 the cost, with extra media.


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBGJD87M/ref=sspa_dk_detail_2?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B0FBGJD87M&pd_rd_w=mB1ub&content-id=amzn1.sym.7446a9d1-25fe-4460-b135-a60336bad2c9&pf_rd_p=7446a9d1-25fe-4460-b135-a60336bad2c9&pf_rd_r=BC510RW6S8C7FAZC5E9S&pd_rd_wg=yOYEi&pd_rd_r=c815eb9f-96cd-4279-a52e-d1bc36fd290e&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWw

[PMD24]

Neither filter has any identifiers to confirm micron rating. I contacted both BP and FFR. BP confirmed the 10 micron rating so I went with that one and used the FFR mounting bracket. Location is shown in the photo below. Reasonable access from below.

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[gbranham]

I used this one.

Aeromotive 12317 Aeromotive SS Series Canister-Style Fuel Filters | Summit Racing (https://www.summitracing.com/parts/aei-12317)

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Greg

[Claybuster]

For what it is worth, I wish I had used something like Greg is using. I have a Holley in-line (serviceable) filter unit near the tank, but as I was going over my finally completed car the other day I thought to myself, "man, I wish I could just reach up and unscrew the filter from the system, rather than opening the system to remove the media". Greg's setup will be much cleaner and easier when the time comes to replace the filter.
Happy building!
Jason

[Mike.Bray]

For what it is worth, I wish I had used something like Greg is using. I have a Holley in-line (serviceable) filter unit near the tank, but as I was going over my finally completed car the other day I thought to myself, "man, I wish I could just reach up and unscrew the filter from the system, rather than opening the system to remove the media". Greg's setup will be much cleaner and easier when the time comes to replace the filter.
Happy building!
Jason

I had the exact same thought on my car!

[cv2065]

I used this one from Red Horse. It was the only cannister type that had -8AN inlet/outlet. You can just reach right in, twist and replace if necessary.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/hse-4501-08-2

https://hosting.photobucket.com/239a0216-6f9e-4cc9-a0be-2ec53fb3e15d/3472d21c-1246-43b5-a546-62845bc9c33c.jpg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds (https://hosting.photobucket.com/239a0216-6f9e-4cc9-a0be-2ec53fb3e15d/3472d21c-1246-43b5-a546-62845bc9c33c.jpg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

[Papa]

I used this one.

Aeromotive 12317 Aeromotive SS Series Canister-Style Fuel Filters | Summit Racing (https://www.summitracing.com/parts/aei-12317)

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Greg


For what it is worth, I wish I had used something like Greg is using. I have a Holley in-line (serviceable) filter unit near the tank, but as I was going over my finally completed car the other day I thought to myself, "man, I wish I could just reach up and unscrew the filter from the system, rather than opening the system to remove the media". Greg's setup will be much cleaner and easier when the time comes to replace the filter.
Happy building!
Jason


I had the exact same thought on my car!

Exactly!

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=222486&d=1764973511

[Dondero14]

Thanks guys for all the great input and picture you've provided. I also got verification by blueprint about theirs being a 10 micron filter. I ended up going with the FFR filter because I already had the mount for it and figured it would be the proper fit but I like Pat's idea of using the FFR mount but throwing in the blueprint filter instead, which I may end up swapping out and doing. How often are guys swapping out fuel filters on regular cruiser cars compared to track cars? I definitely agree with the ease of not having to break apart the system to replace it and the ease of the setups which would be more than ideal. We get all these parts included in the kits and its almost like a balancing act on what to upgrade and what to use.

Haha Greg your picture also helped me out greatly and answered a separate thought with one of the fuel tank straps and how you bent the edges up to get the strap to wrap around better.

[rich grsc]

Change the filter every 90 to 100 thousand miles

[johnnybgoode]

I ran into an issue a few years ago with one of the cheaper filter housings.

See details in this link. https://www.ffcars.com/threads/fuel-filter-warning.642974/?post_id=6121776#post-6121776

Scott

[PMD24]

Change the filter every 90 to 100 thousand miles

You've hit the nail on the head Rich. Thinking about my last three vehicles, each over 200,000 miles, and one close to 300k, never changed a fuel filter.

Pat

[rich grsc]

Some vehicles don't have fuel filters. Had an older Toyota RAV4, at 90,000 miles I thought I'd just include a fuel filter change at the next oil change. Couldn't figure out were it was, then I couldn't even find one to buy. It did not have a filter.:eek:

[gbranham]

But Rich...what are those of us with completed cars going to do on the weekend? We need to build in some excessive maintenance to keep us occupied! Hah!

Greg

[rich grsc]

Greg don't know what to tell you??? Excessive maintenance is about the same as a root canal to me. I would just go for a drive?

[gbranham]

Greg don't know what to tell you??? Excessive maintenance is about the same as a root canal to me. I would just go for a drive?

You're not wrong! :)

[BEAR-AvHistory]

Did some excessive maintenance when I changed the in line fuel filter after 5 years.