440 fuel filter question

[RECHRGD]

Yesterday I replaced my fuel pump with a Carter M6903 HV unit and removed the pressure regulator that I had in the system because of the higher pressure from the old pump.  At the same time I replaced the filter with a Fram G3583 in line filter.  This filter has a third prong for the 1/4" vapor return line.  I've been running this or a NAPA equivalent for the twenty years that I've had the car now, with no problems.  When I bought the car (originally a 318 car) the previous owner had done everything in the way of R/T upgrades except the fuel lines.  So, I bought the 3/8" sending unit with the 1/4" return from Year One.  Over the years I've heard all the talk about the original vapor separator, but never thought much about it, as I figured the little screen in them would not filter as well as the in line unit I have been using.  When reading about the Fram filter, it refers to the return line as a "Bypass" for excessive fuel.  Nothing is said about vapor return.  I don't have any vapor-lock issues.  Just wondering if there is anything better out there, or should I get one of the original vapor separators?

[RECHRGD]

Yesterday I replaced my fuel pump with a Carter M6903 HV unit and removed the pressure regulator that I had in the system because of the higher pressure from the old pump.  At the same time I replaced the filter with a Fram G3583 in line filter.  This filter has a third prong for the 1/4" vapor return line.  I've been running this or a NAPA equivalent for the twenty years that I've had the car now, with no problems.  When I bought the car (originally a 318 car) the previous owner had done everything in the way of R/T upgrades except the fuel lines.  So, I bought the 3/8" sending unit with the 1/4" return from Year One.  Over the years I've heard all the talk about the original vapor separator, but never thought much about it, as I figured the little screen in them would not filter as well as the in line unit I have been using.  When reading about the Fram filter, it refers to the return line as a "Bypass" for excessive fuel.  Nothing is said about vapor return.  I don't have any vapor-lock issues.  Just wondering if there is anything better out there, or should I get one of the original vapor separators?
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Well, I guess this falls into the category of, if it ain't broke don't fix it.........

[Troy]

I took my vapor separator off and put a Fram filter back in there. My Six Pack carbs were full of gunk! To be fair, the little filters in each carb had been removed and I didn't know it. Basically the system was unfiltered. I also added an auxiliary electric pump for priming purposes (the Six Packs boil all the fuel in the bowls when it's shut off) along with a good filter at the tanks so now it's probably overkill.

Troy

[303 Mopar]

I run this one on my 505 stroker.  I like the single inlet - dual outlet for the return.

http://www.jegs.com/i/Crown+Automotive/077/J8129383/10002/-1?ref=paid&brand=&channel=Shopping&gclid=CjwKEAiAz4XFBRCW87vj6-28uFMSJAAHeGZblUVLis_DSxNvBG8aNF2pk1dDV5SeVidCTzfcWlF1mRoC0GPw_wcB

[RECHRGD]

I run this one on my 505 stroker.  I like the single inlet - dual outlet for the return.

http://www.jegs.com/i/Crown+Automotive/077/J8129383/10002/-1?ref=paid&brand=&channel=Shopping&gclid=CjwKEAiAz4XFBRCW87vj6-28uFMSJAAHeGZblUVLis_DSxNvBG8aNF2pk1dDV5SeVidCTzfcWlF1mRoC0GPw_wcB

Yep, that's pretty much the same animal I use......

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

I have been running just the stock vapor separator for 15+ years with no issues....