Does it really matter what brand I use? If so some suggestions please. Thanks

 

Get a 300zx fuel filter.

 

like this one
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NISSA...spagenameZWD1V

 

That one or whatever brand your local auto parts store carries. They are all made pretty much the same. Go with the Nissan one if you can get it cheap.

 

+1 on the Nissan 300 ZX filter. Most ORGers agree it is superior.

 

Z32 FF FTW.


More volume/surface area. No power gain, just longer service/change intervals.

 

it doesn't fit in the bracket though what do you guys do about it let it hang?

 

it fits, just pull it apart more.......but not too much and try to shove the fuel filter in there.

 

It's very easy to pull the bracket apart and reshape to hold the larger filter. One thing you absolutely have to do is make sure the rubber pieces are in good shape and hold the filter securely. Any chance of metal to metal connection with the vibration could cause a catastophic problem.

 

Would you notice any difference in performance if you used the 300ZX filter vs. let's say a Purolator or a Maxima OEM?

 

you wont feel jack-$hit performance-wise, its just bigger than the stock maxima fuel filter(and the hoses fit on it, no modification needed), therefore has a longer change/ replacement interval. End of story.

 

I just bought the $10 one at autozone. I don't think its that important.

 

Now that's just overkill. It's not the vibrations from metal-to-metal contact that will cause the problem; it's a loose filter that could be problematic. For example, I don't have any rubber pieces, just a metal bracket/harness. All you have to "make sure of" is that your fuel filter is snug. Use a zip-tie if you are concerned about the flter not fitting snugly inside the metal bracket.

 

First of all, there is no such thing as "overkill" when it comes to safety measures on a fuel system. Secondly, you see no problem with having a thin-walled fuel filter, under pressure, fitted against another metal and experiencing litterally millions of small vibrations over time without any form of shock or vibration absorbing meterial? You run your fuel system however you want, but don't be critical of my suggestions when it comes to safety.

There's a reason auto manufacturers do stuff like that, it's not because they feel like spending more money producing a car.

 

You don't see what I meant by "overkill". I meant that not all brackets will have rubber, so to send out a "WARNING: Metal-to-Metal contact could be catastrophic!" is overkill. Anyone with sense understands that a fuel filter must be tightly held on because the car vibrates. I don't dispute your observation that a loose filter could be dangerous, I simply stated that your "metal-to-metal" caution was a bit much. If it's tight, it's tight. If you think vibrations are an issue, self-test by pushing down with close-to-maximum force in an attempt to push the filter out of the bracket. If it comes out, it's not tight enough.

BTW: Safety First.

 

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Go with Nissan fuel filters and oil filters.

 

Got a OEM fuel filter for $13 bucks...go to the dealer...

 

FTMFW!

 

I thought our fuel filter was in the tank,part of the fuel pump.

 

WRONG, its on the firewall in the engine bay, on the other side of the steering wheel....

 

Actually yours is (5th gen A33). Ours is not (A32 4th gen)

 

You have both your cheating