Originally Posted by Cyril Baldwin
It could be because the fuel filter is only encased with a plastic box close to the exhaust area on the passenger side. My redneck muffler guys was the one that noticed it and gave it a big laugh.
I doubt the fuel filter is just plastic. I'm sure its made of metal and metal AN fittings. When you are dealing with pressurized fuel lines, you can't mess around with a plastic box.
Maybe he was laughing because it could heat it up faster. Perhaps the plastic box has a heat shield lining inside of it to deflect heat from the fuel filter. Not good to heat up fuel before it reaches the motor.