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Originally Posted by Mike P

Here's my 2 cents

I added one of the summit canister filters (G1503.... the first link) to my 76 Dodge PU shortly after it was built because I was getting a bit of crap from the original tank. They are a good unit and also by design will seperate any moisture that may get in the tank.

Here is the down side IMO. I have not been able to cross the paper filter element with something that was OE (spell that cheap). Replacement filter elements are $10 each......but they do include all new mounting bolts and the 2 allen wrenches to install the filter AND brackets . Not a bad deal , but you don't need all the extra stuff that it comes with it and they charge you for.

As an aftermarket part when they discontinue it and you can't get replacement cartriges for it your kind of screwed (which is why I ordered 10 extra filter kits for mine). Which will be the quandry with either filter.

Mike I just bought this canister filter and noticed the accesories on the right side of the page, as I checked them out, I came across that you can buy just the filter for $6.95, and not the whole kit. Might be worth just getting a few of those for when all of your gaskets are still good!
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...part=FRM-HPGC1

The Summit filter?? @$200+
Speedway has what appears to be the identical filter but without the manufacture's name for $119

A 100 micron SS filter has the potential of passing a lot of crud going through the filter.

Originally Posted by Mike P

Here's my 2 cents

I added one of the summit canister filters (G1503.... the first link) to my 76 Dodge PU shortly after it was built because I was getting a bit of crap from the original tank. They are a good unit and also by design will seperate any moisture that may get in the tank.

Here is the down side IMO. I have not been able to cross the paper filter element with something that was OE (spell that cheap). Replacement filter elements are $10 each......but they do include all new mounting bolts and the 2 allen wrenches to install the filter AND brackets . Not a bad deal , but you don't need all the extra stuff that it comes with it and they charge you for.

As an aftermarket part when they discontinue it and you can't get replacement cartriges for it your kind of screwed (which is why I ordered 10 extra filter kits for mine). Which will be the quandry with either filter.

Actually being as how I got the same unit from Speedway,I ordered an extra filter $5.95 from them then a couple of days later I stopped by Lopers' in Phoenix and they carry them in stock,that is a Professional Products filter,Summit just puts their label on it.

the Fram HPG-1 canister filter was originally used on some diesel trucks as I understand.. I don't think it would be hard to find replacement elements for that filter..
HPG-1 is more money, but if the filters are available, it's worth it... I bought the HPG-1 for my Falcon 200 I6 engine

I originally put the Summit canister filter on my car near the tank but found it was too close to the exhaust so ended up with a 6" Speedway in line race car filter. I think the canister unit would do a better job but on my 'A' chassis, just wouldn't fit with all the rest of the chassis clap trap. But, since I may be taking those big 50 series Flowmaster mufflers off (ho hum sound) and putting glass packs on, might just reinstall the Summit piece.