Help Please 08 Z1 G Force Fuel filter system

[rdg]

Can I replace the existing G force fuel filter canister system on my 2008 Z1 with the 350 vortec with an aftermarket spin on filter/separator and not have it impact the high or low pressure fuel pump operation?
I know the factory system has a cooling component for the fuel as it passes through the filter. Will the pumps overheat without the factory system?
Many Thanks
Bob

[SurfinSnipes]

Why would you like to replace it, having trouble removing the canister? The Racor cartridge filters effectively down to 10 microns and is a good design with lots of filter area/pleats. Unless the housing is destroyed, I'm not sure it would be worth trying to retro fit a spin on style filter and housing.

[red68yota]

I’m not OP…but I have the G force filter on my 07 22ve and cannot get the canister to break loose. I’ve broken strap wrenches trying to get that thing out.

any tips?

[Grebva3]

Mine was quite tough as well..get a strap wrench (not rubber) and a long extension...have a second person hold it steady is how I broke mine loose...I have replaced filter afterward and was much easier...remember the two wires below because if they are not connected will give all sorts of issues,....ask me how I know

[SurfinSnipes]

Yota, 1/2" breaker bar or long handled ratchet and a nylon strap wrench. A little lubricant on the housing o-ring will help with the next time!

[red68yota]

Thanks I’ll give it another try.

[lee]

Use anti-seize on the threads also.

[ern]

Mine was a biotch to get unscrewed too. What I ended up doing was placing a block of wood between filter housing and exhaust riser to reduce the bracket flexing and using a rubber strap wrench( the biggest I had). I think the block of wood is the key, as I had been using a web strap wrench with an 18 inch breaker bar with no luck!