Single Turbo LS1 Notch Build *videos*
03-09-2012, 09:03 PM
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never got a chance to even run fuel threw it.
the rails and fitings are both 3/8 npt rails are edelbrock pro flo and the fittings are fragola. (my whole fuel system is fragola no issues very nice stuff!)
well i screw the fitting in to the rail by hand goes about 1/2 turn, take the wrench and got another 2 turns. i was using light pressure (i know what **** feels like when you over tighten it) the fitting got tight. but i didnt over tighten it. so i stared to remove it and the last 1/2 thread the fittings locks up in the rail. cant get the bastards apart.
so i got on line double checked that i had 3/8 npt fittings and that the rails were 3/8th npt. they both are. so i googled and others have had the same issues. clearly this is a fuel rail issue and not the fragola fittings.
the rails and fitings are both 3/8 npt rails are edelbrock pro flo and the fittings are fragola. (my whole fuel system is fragola no issues very nice stuff!)
well i screw the fitting in to the rail by hand goes about 1/2 turn, take the wrench and got another 2 turns. i was using light pressure (i know what **** feels like when you over tighten it) the fitting got tight. but i didnt over tighten it. so i stared to remove it and the last 1/2 thread the fittings locks up in the rail. cant get the bastards apart.
so i got on line double checked that i had 3/8 npt fittings and that the rails were 3/8th npt. they both are. so i googled and others have had the same issues. clearly this is a fuel rail issue and not the fragola fittings.
03-10-2012, 11:24 AM
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My rails on turned in about that much too so before I put a wrench on them I ran a 3/8npt tap in a little further to get the fitting in a few more turns. Have not had any issues since.
03-31-2012, 04:17 PM
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Trying to sell some parts. Click the link in my sig, thanks
Fixed the rails. I over reacted, simple retap. Note to all use some type of lube on aluminum to aluminum threads. real up date on progress soon.
Fixed the rails. I over reacted, simple retap. Note to all use some type of lube on aluminum to aluminum threads. real up date on progress soon.
04-18-2012, 07:31 PM
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31x19 radiator. hello dd on 90*+ summer days
general lay out
removed the outlets and pluged them to give the 5" dp some room
relocated breather tank, give easyer plug acces and cleans up the engine bay
exhaust going to come out both sides now
general lay out
removed the outlets and pluged them to give the 5" dp some room
relocated breather tank, give easyer plug acces and cleans up the engine bay
exhaust going to come out both sides now
04-27-2012, 05:19 PM
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i like the new setup dude, should hall ***! why are you thinking about the vic jr insted of proflow? im running a vic, my buddys got the proflow on a 383ls1 with s400 with good results out of it!
06-03-2012, 09:50 PM
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well i droped the car off to the guy who did my cage. hes doing some front end stuff, narrowing the rear, and making my downpipe out of aluminum. i droped the car off on april 8th. he said 2-3 weeks. lol still dont have it back. hes a busy guy in a smaller shop. im really starting to miss the car now and still have work on my end to do be for it runs once i get it back. = ( but as much as i want it back i also want it do be right, and done the way i want. so i just have to wait.
