a/n fittings on fuel rail
12-19-2004, 08:23 AM
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nope it isnt! i have had my car running for a lil bit now and i tell you what you can tighten those fittings as much as you need to! when i first started testing to see if my fuel was gonna leak the fuel rail one leaked just a lil but, but i got the 11/16 and the 3/4 and tightened it right up and no more leak and havent had a problem with it yet. so go ahead and get'em. and for some reason if they start to leak, take the car to a shop and have them weld it one on!
12-21-2004, 03:11 PM
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if you use a compression fitting, dont loosen it... the ferrel compresses and cannot be reused.. you would need a new ferrel.
other then that, they're fine for the fuel system... a much tighter seal then the factory O-ring seal.
that said, im using the OE rubber lines, and i have the hardlines from the doner car cut.
im going to just attach the two hardlines to each other under the car (where they wont normally be visible.
the aftermarket fuel regulator will be under the rear of the car too.
this allows me to run only one feed line (like factory) and from under the hood, it looks stock.. no braided line, anodized connectors, or polished/anodized billet regulator...
the goal is to pop the hood someplace and have people go: "whys your hood open? nothing to see there....."
that dead stock look. lol.
other then that, they're fine for the fuel system... a much tighter seal then the factory O-ring seal.
that said, im using the OE rubber lines, and i have the hardlines from the doner car cut.
im going to just attach the two hardlines to each other under the car (where they wont normally be visible.
the aftermarket fuel regulator will be under the rear of the car too.
this allows me to run only one feed line (like factory) and from under the hood, it looks stock.. no braided line, anodized connectors, or polished/anodized billet regulator...
the goal is to pop the hood someplace and have people go: "whys your hood open? nothing to see there....."
that dead stock look. lol.
12-21-2004, 03:18 PM
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also, you need a fuel line tool to remove them.
its like two little half tube that slips over the line, and clicks in.. depressing the little "spring tabs".
the line then just slips off.
edit:
i got mine for under $5 at some auto store. cheap ones are plastic and fine... if you want a shiny polished/chrome one, metal ones are available
its like two little half tube that slips over the line, and clicks in.. depressing the little "spring tabs".
the line then just slips off.
edit:
i got mine for under $5 at some auto store. cheap ones are plastic and fine... if you want a shiny polished/chrome one, metal ones are available
12-21-2004, 07:05 PM
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if you use a compression fitting, dont loosen it... the ferrel compresses and cannot be reused
12-22-2004, 07:50 AM
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perhaps i should rephrase that....
it SHOULD not be reused... that doesnt mean it cant be.. but it actually does compress when you tighten it... so it doesnt have the same seal the next time around.
if you put a set of calipers on it before and after its been tightend, you'll see its actually smaller.
it SHOULD not be reused... that doesnt mean it cant be.. but it actually does compress when you tighten it... so it doesnt have the same seal the next time around.
if you put a set of calipers on it before and after its been tightend, you'll see its actually smaller.
12-22-2004, 11:51 PM
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What kind of fittings do you use on the lines from a corvette filter/regulator? One needs a male snap fitting, one end you can use a 3/8 to 6an adaptor fitting, but the other is smaller (maybe 5/16 not sure).
08-07-2005, 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Scooter70
Use these: http://store.summitracing.com/produc...earchtype=ecat to do this:
It works on the fuel tank too.
It works on the fuel tank too.
Oh and another question, where do you plumb the purge line to?
08-08-2005, 12:40 PM
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One Name Is All You Need To Know... For proper fuel line connection fittings. They are billet aluminum. They are the best/safest connection I have found. The name is "Godman Hi-Performance". Godmanhiperf.com I used them on my Vette filter/regulator & the connection at the engine. One fitting gets you to an AN connection, instead of two. I don't care what it costs when it comes to a high pressure gasoline system. Gar
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HP AN Fuel Connections Russell actually makes the two different sizes of slip-on, OEM GM LS Engines fuel system connections to adapt to AN fittings. (sorry I don't have part #) but they are widely available Summit, Jegs, local speed shops car order.
These fittings also work at the fuel rail.
I used the 99+ Corvette fuel filter / regulator combo $39.00 (same part# for either LS1 or ZO6) on my LS1 V8 Miata (see picture) the two lines are supply and by-pass, I have a Walbro 255 pump in-tank with a single line running up to the engine.
We researched the original OEM supplier in Canada that supplies GM all their plastic fuel lines, connections and special tools and it seemed better to go this way.
These fittings also work at the fuel rail.
I used the 99+ Corvette fuel filter / regulator combo $39.00 (same part# for either LS1 or ZO6) on my LS1 V8 Miata (see picture) the two lines are supply and by-pass, I have a Walbro 255 pump in-tank with a single line running up to the engine.
We researched the original OEM supplier in Canada that supplies GM all their plastic fuel lines, connections and special tools and it seemed better to go this way.
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This may seem dumb but I've been reading and is still a little confused about the exact fitting needed from Russell. I have a 2001 LS1 and would like to get some fitting for the Fuel rails.
What are the exact Russell part numbers for my needs?
What are the exact Russell part numbers for my needs?
08-16-2005, 11:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Tri5Nerd
This may seem dumb but I've been reading and is still a little confused about the exact fitting needed from Russell. I have a 2001 LS1 and would like to get some fitting for the Fuel rails.
What are the exact Russell part numbers for my needs?
What are the exact Russell part numbers for my needs?
RUS-639200 Fitting, -6 AN Female to 3/ 8 in. Tube, Aluminum, Red/ Blue, Each
Today $7.88
RUS-639210 Fitting, -6 AN Male to 3/ 8 in. Tube, Aluminum, Red/ Blue, Each
Today $8.88
RUS-639220 Fitting, -8 AN Female to 1/ 2 in. Tube, Aluminum, Red/ Blue, Each
Today $9.88
RUS-639230 Fitting, -8 AN Male to 1/ 2 in. Tube, Aluminum, Red/ Blue, Each
Today $8.75
