Motorcraft Fuel Filter

[Dragcity]

O.K., where does everyone get their FG-800 A Motorcraft Fuel Filter from?

The local dealerships want $18 for them. I checked several local FLAPS and no one carries said brand.

Am I stuck with mail ordering them?

[Marauderjack]

Is that the bigger one that was a mod or the OEM Marauder one??:confused:

If it's the big one I use a Fram 3802A ($10.00 at Wally-World)......Fram fuel filters are fine.....the oil filters aren't!!:mad2:

Marauderjack:burnout:

[scruff]

whats wrong with fram oil filters dude?

[Marauderjack]

whats wrong with fram oil filters dude?


Cut one open and answer the question yourself......ain't much there....DUDE!!!:shake:

[DOOM]

Is there a difference in using a larger fuel filter? I plan on changing mine soon, what would be my best option?

[Marauderjack]

More surface area which should give more flow and better filtration over a longer period of time but I wonder if it is really any better than stock??:confused:

I did the conversion and mounted the holder.....works great but can't tell any difference from stock!!:shake:

It is basically a "feel good" mod......I think??:rolleyes:

Marauderjack:burnout:

[DOOM]

Thanks for the info marauderjack :beer:. So is this motorcraft FG-800 the stocker or a larger filter from ford? :confused:

[Dragcity]

The FG 800A is for 'other' applications. It is larger than the OEM. I guess it is also supposed to hold more fuel in reserve for those romps????

Anyway, I picked one up at Advanced, had three in stock. Funny, when I called they said they do not carry Motorcraft fuel filters. $14 was more than I thought it should be.....

[DOOM]

I will try to pick one up this weekend. I have almost 30k miles on the clock and am now trilogy super charged. Does this one go right in or is modification needed?

[Dragcity]

Small mod, just search this site and you'll find the instructions. Not hard, just need to secure it appropriately.

[BLACKMARAUDER04]

Rock Auto Lists Fg986b For The Marauder $10.32.

Fg800a Fits My 1999 Sable, Also $10.32

FG872 IS LARGER. IT FITS A 2004 F350 SUPERDUTY W/ 5.7L

[J D]

I'm happy with the Wix filter, its stock size but after having a new "no name" on it a few days before it, it kinda felt a little smoother, and hell it might only matter if you're SCed . . .

[fastblackmerc]

Small mod, just search this site and you'll find the instructions. Not hard, just need to secure it appropriately.

Bend the old bracket slightly and use a large screw clamp to secure the filter to the bracket.

[ctrlraven]

Where can you get extra pieces of the plastic clips?

[DOOM]

So is it a good idea to go with a larger fuel filter on a super changed car???

[Marauderjack]

Cannot hurt....that was my thinking as fuel delivery is critical at WOT and 10 PSI??:eek:

Not sure it is necessary but it is easy to do and cheap insurance...so to speak!!:beer:

DR uses straight fittings and a small filter....He may be able to shed some light on the FG-800 vs Stock??:confused:

Marauderjack:burnout:

[RF Overlord]

On two of the family cars I maintain, I had FRAM fuel filters turn to chunks of heavy flaky rust; one even perforated and had begun to leak. Both filters were less than 2 years old and had less than 12,000 miles on them. In comparison, the Motorcraft filter from my MM looked almost new when replaced after 2 years and 25,000 miles.

I will never use FRAM fuel filters again.

[RF Overlord]

whats wrong with fram oil filters dude?There's nothing especially heinous about FRAM oil filters, other than the fact that they are a mediocre filter sold at a quality filter price. IOW, there are better filters out there for the same money, so why use an inferior filter, especially when the highly-regarded Motorcraft FL820S can be had from Wally's for less money than the equivalent FRAM?

[DOOM]

Thank you for all the info fellas. I will see if the larger fuel filter makes a difference with my trilogy setup and report back.

[ctrlraven]

Found something to do when I am on vacation next week lol.


Bend the old bracket slightly and use a large screw clamp to secure the filter to the bracket.
Is there anything else that is needed?

[DOOM]

If youre on vacation next week maybe we can meet up and do both cars together and then record some tire roasting :burn:

[red]

I have a couple filter options listed here (https://www.mymarauder.com/wiki/index.php?title=Fuel_Filter). Let me know if there are any others you have had successes with and would like added. Personally, I use Wix.

[DOOM]

I did the filter change with my oil change a few days ago. I must say that i do notice a difference, when i mash the gas pedal the car is alot more responsive. Now i dont know if its because of a LARGER filter or just that the filter is NEW! Either way the filter was only $17 bucks and the dealership installed it for free. Im happy with the results.

[Seneca]

did you look underneath and make sure they put the bigger one on. or better yet even changed it? I got charged sometime ago for a fuel filter from the dealership and they even resprayed the new one back down with underbody coating if ya get my drift, Seneca