2001 Fuel Filter Change
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Drifting
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2001 Fuel Filter Change
I'm going to help a buddy change fuel filter on his 2001 coupe. From one parts store to another there is a HUGE difference in price. Autozone is $19.99. NAPA and O'reily is about $150. What's up with this difference? Thanks for any info. 
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I would go with either AC Delco or Wix no matter the price. You can get an AC Delco at Rock Auto for 70 bucks. I think prices vary depending on suppliers inventory. Back when these cars were new, filters were going for $250.
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I also would go with a name brand filter. I personally like WIX but not every place carry them.. I have found many AC Delco parts over priced. I definitely would NOT pay $150 for a fuel filter.
Keep in mind that the fuel pressure regulator function is built into the fuel filter for 99 - first half model year 2003 fuel filters.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...el-filter.html
Keep in mind that the fuel pressure regulator function is built into the fuel filter for 99 - first half model year 2003 fuel filters.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...el-filter.html
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I bought mine on Amazon; it was an AC-Delco for 29.99. My fuel pressure is 63psi. Before replacing it my pressure was 55 so it was running very lean
When I replaced it I flipped it over and it was almost pure black gas pouring out so it was fair to say it needed replacing.
When I replaced it I flipped it over and it was almost pure black gas pouring out so it was fair to say it needed replacing.
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I bought mine on Amazon; it was an AC-Delco for 29.99. My fuel pressure is 63psi. Before replacing it my pressure was 55 so it was running very lean When I replaced it I flipped it over and it was almost pure black gas pouring out so it was fair to say it needed replacing.
When I replaced it I flipped it over and it was almost pure black gas pouring out so it was fair to say it needed replacing.
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In 2001, didn't they have the fuel pressure regulator built into the filter?
A/C delco GF822 They are like $75.
The old one is not a good fit.
A/C delco GF822 They are like $75.
The old one is not a good fit.
Last edited by Rob 02; Feb 23, 2017 at 09:08 PM.
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Yes, its a combo filter and fuel pressure, I shopped around the site and saw it and snatched it up
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I'm taking out the transmission right now on my 01 and plan to change the filter while I'm there. The fuel tanks are full. Hopefully it doesn't gush like a fire hose when I take the lines loose. 
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