fuel rail plumbing.
01-03-2006, 09:53 PM
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fuel rail plumbing. It seems that everyone has a different oppinion on how aftermarket rails should be plumbed? I got a set of Aeromotive rails and 13101 regulator and need some ideas on how to get the cleanest install. Thanks..
Post pics if you have them.
Post pics if you have them.
01-04-2006, 07:47 AM
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The "cleanest" install is to plumb the fuel feed to the front drivers rail run a cross over hose in the back and mount the regulator on the front passenger rail. Or invert that and place the cross over in the front and the feed in the back, but it makes getting to the regulator a little tougher as it needs to be cowl mounted.
The best balanced flowing system is to bring the feed line to a y connector and split the feed to each inlet at the back of the rails. Then take a return line off the front of both rails to the left and right side of the regulator and bring a single return from the bottom of the regulator to the tank.
I'm sure you'll get some pictures posted here....but if you type "fuel system pics" in the search you'll find pics of all three methods above.
Cheers.
The best balanced flowing system is to bring the feed line to a y connector and split the feed to each inlet at the back of the rails. Then take a return line off the front of both rails to the left and right side of the regulator and bring a single return from the bottom of the regulator to the tank.
I'm sure you'll get some pictures posted here....but if you type "fuel system pics" in the search you'll find pics of all three methods above.
Cheers.
01-04-2006, 02:02 PM
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heres three common ways they're done.
first way is very similar to how your stock one is plumbed, only the regulator is closer.
middle one is similar to how alot of guys upgrade theirs.
last one is how the super high hp guys that see fuel pressure drop from serial rails do it.
make your own decision on what one is cleanest looking.
if you like to show off braided line, the middle one is your best option.
i kinda like the first one for looks, with the rails capped cleanly on both sides..
the last one looks a little cluttered underhood... but they all work on moderate HP cars... the middle and last ones work great on FI/nitrous cars..
first way is very similar to how your stock one is plumbed, only the regulator is closer.
middle one is similar to how alot of guys upgrade theirs.
last one is how the super high hp guys that see fuel pressure drop from serial rails do it.
make your own decision on what one is cleanest looking.
if you like to show off braided line, the middle one is your best option.
i kinda like the first one for looks, with the rails capped cleanly on both sides..
the last one looks a little cluttered underhood... but they all work on moderate HP cars... the middle and last ones work great on FI/nitrous cars..
01-04-2006, 08:21 PM
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Thanks for the help guys!
Im used to the old school carb combos on the 60s and 70s Camaros, this is all new to me, I have to much money in it to take any chances.
Im used to the old school carb combos on the 60s and 70s Camaros, this is all new to me, I have to much money in it to take any chances.
01-11-2006, 07:18 PM
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Here is a pic of mine. Cross over at the rear.
http://photobucket.com/albums/c315/c...t=100_0041.jpg
http://photobucket.com/albums/c315/c...t=100_0041.jpg
