E85 Fuel Filters

[LOOSEBF]

I have asked this before but what fuel filters are people using with e85? I have a bf ute and I know a few people are using the coopers replacement but I can't find enough info on it be comfortable. Ideally I'd like to not have to cut lines etc but if I have to so be it.

Thanks,

Jay

[rednose]

I thinks Toads satrted a thread in regards to E85 and filters and recommended a metal type filter, I use the factory one but change it at every service.

Ethanol can cause the paper inside the stock filters to swell which compromises flow.

Stock one has worked for me but I really should look into a metal type filter, if anything it saves me changing it at every 10,000 klms

[rednose]

Here you go

http://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/80699-aftermarket-fuel-filterswhat-I-did/?hl=%2Be85+%2Bfilter#entry1259436

[arronm]

_{The ethanol can affect the glue in the STD filters.}

[ratter]

some paper element filters are ethanol compatable

[rednose]

Which ones Mick?

Are they the same size as factory or do they require a mod to fit?

[LOOSEBF]

Thanks for that rednose. Yeh ratter that's what I have heard about the coopers, have you dealt with them if so how do you find them?

[ratter]

I have heard the coopers are ok but do not know for sure as I do not use them, I have got in some compatible filters but are $20 each, trying to work out a better price based on buying in bulk, they fit straight in place, I opened one up about a month ago after about 5k of E85 use and it appeared not to be swollen at all and still intact, even after my crude methods of opening it

[JETURBO]

What brand mick ?

[Ralph Wiggum]

I have heard the coopers are ok but do not know for sure as I do not use them, I have got in some compatible filters but are $20 each, trying to work out a better price based on buying in bulk, they fit straight in place, I opened one up about a month ago after about 5k of E85 use and it appeared not to be swollen at all and still intact, even after my crude methods of opening it

Did you beat it open with a stock cam shaft from a Boss motor?