65 Impala SS L92/4L80E Conversion...Update...It Runs!
Nick,
I wouldn't run that line through-out the whole car. The rubber inner hose will eventually start to break down with today's gas that has a lot of detergents in it. This will eventually lead to a perpetually stinky car.
I would run as mush hardline as possible and use teflon lines hose for the remainder of the short flexible runs. The teflon lines hose is not as flexible, but it is impervious to gas and just about all other automotive fluids.
Just my 2 cents...Great project!
Andrew
I wouldn't run that line through-out the whole car. The rubber inner hose will eventually start to break down with today's gas that has a lot of detergents in it. This will eventually lead to a perpetually stinky car.
I would run as mush hardline as possible and use teflon lines hose for the remainder of the short flexible runs. The teflon lines hose is not as flexible, but it is impervious to gas and just about all other automotive fluids.
Just my 2 cents...Great project!
Andrew
That stinks, I have a hundred bucks or so of this ready to go in my car....
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Launching!
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-Nick
Mine fit, it's really close to the steering box but they fit. What did you run into that didn't work? Or are you concerned how close they sat to the steering box?
Yup...use it...but be prepared to replace it in 1-2 years. Or do it right the first time and run hard line.
http://store.fedhillusa.com/38fuelhydraulicline.aspx
You will only need about 6-8 feet to make the run under the car.
Andrew
http://store.fedhillusa.com/38fuelhydraulicline.aspx
You will only need about 6-8 feet to make the run under the car.
Andrew
Not really. It is made for race fuel which doesn't have the many detergent additives that street gas. Also, race car hose is pressure tested, inspected, and replaced on a regular basis. This **** isn't like a Ronco...you don't "set it and forget it."
Andrew
Andrew
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Funny, it said fuel line when I bought it. Not race fuel line.
I've used this stuff in the past, and know others who have used it. Zero problems after several years. If you've had issues, perhaps you're buying cheap Chinese line or something.
I've used this stuff in the past, and know others who have used it. Zero problems after several years. If you've had issues, perhaps you're buying cheap Chinese line or something.
Thanks!
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Launching!
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Nick
There was no way mine were going to fit because of steering box clearance. I have power steering and the 3rd tube bends right into it. A different configuration would work, but I didn't want to mess with it. For me, step one is getting it running. Then I'll decide on performance parts later.
Nick
Nick
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Launching!
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Quick update... I got the gas pedal installed. The original 2007 denali pedal worked perfectly, as if it were made for this swap. I also got the steam port tapped into the upper radiator hose, as well as the intake routing finalized. I was even able to tap into a vacuum port so that I could retain the original manifold vacuum gauge in the dash.
Also mounted the ECM, TCM and aux fuse panel.
Left to do is install the TCC switch, and wire up the few remaining gauges.
Should be firing her off shortly!
-Nick
Also mounted the ECM, TCM and aux fuse panel.
Left to do is install the TCC switch, and wire up the few remaining gauges.
Should be firing her off shortly!
-Nick
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Launching!
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From: Spokane, WA
Got the rest of the wiring done and all the loose ends tied up. I'm going to hook things back up tomorrow and try to start it for the first time!
I hope my next update is a video of the car running!
-Nick
I hope my next update is a video of the car running!
-Nick
