How to install the corvette fuel filter/regulator on a fox?
How to install the corvette fuel filter/regulator on a fox? Does the factory fox filter just unplug, and the corvette fits in it's place? I know that the fox filter is a single-in, single-out, so does the return line disconnect somewhere near by so that I can plug it into the tank side of the corvette filter?
I was planning to run a new single hose to the engine, but will I need to use adapter fittings on the tank side ports of the corvette filter to fit those hoses too?
I was planning to run a new single hose to the engine, but will I need to use adapter fittings on the tank side ports of the corvette filter to fit those hoses too?
Corvette filter has two nipples on one side and one on the other side. On the side where there are two nipples the offset one is the inlet the center is the return. ON the other side where there is only one fitting that goes to the engine.
The return line (center fitting on the side that has two) goes back to the tank. Mount the filter close to the tank so the return is short.
Andrew
The return line (center fitting on the side that has two) goes back to the tank. Mount the filter close to the tank so the return is short.
Andrew
Yes, that's all fairly obvious. I was wondering if I can use the factory hoses from the tank to the filter. I'm assuming I need to convert it all to -AN fittings with adapters though. I was hoping to avoid that.
I don't know anything about Fox OEM fuel fittings. I suspect they are not the same as OEM GM fittings, so the only obvious answer is to convert everything to a combination of AN to OEM GM adapters or convert the Ford OEM adapter to use GM fittings with the nylon fuel line.
Here is what I did on my 67 Cougar build:
I used GM to AN adapters from Russell and ran short lengths of AN hose. I plumbed the long run under the car with 3/8" NiCopp hardline.
Andrew
I used the Filter also and converted it all to an fittings, you can buy the filter with the fittings on ebay, makes it super easy. The way I looked at it is that its fuel and the lines are old and brittle so makes sense to swap them out.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-LS1-Full...BVvNa3&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-LS1-Full...BVvNa3&vxp=mtr
I used the Filter also and converted it all to an fittings, you can buy the filter with the fittings on ebay, makes it super easy. The way I looked at it is that its fuel and the lines are old and brittle so makes sense to swap them out.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-LS1-Full...BVvNa3&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-LS1-Full...BVvNa3&vxp=mtr
Andrew
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yep, my friend has a big Mustang performance shop and when guys want a fuel pump install he always tells them to replace all the stuff under the tank as they are now easily 20 years old range.
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On your fuel pump, did you make those lines and add the fittings or did you buy the lines? Also, do the old lines just pull straight out?
I removed the stock sender assembly, took a propane torch and melted the solder holding the whole thing together. Used regular 3/8 steel brake lines bent and flared the ends with -6 tube nuts and sleeves. Presto, custom fuel lines for $20.
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On my 5.3 swap into my '96 Tahoe I ended just needing to use short jumpers from the stock fuel lines to the fuel rail connections.
Now I want to do the Corvette Fuel Filter Swap.
The info above about the return line is great, but I seem to be missing what to do with the 2nd line on the fuel rails. I guess that the return connection needs to be plugged? Or, maybe better yet, connect both sides to the fuel inlet line? Are they the same fitting size?
I searched around, but couldn't find the details and this is the most current thread on the swap going...
Thanks,
-Kyle
On my 5.3 swap into my '96 Tahoe I ended just needing to use short jumpers from the stock fuel lines to the fuel rail connections.
Now I want to do the Corvette Fuel Filter Swap.
The info above about the return line is great, but I seem to be missing what to do with the 2nd line on the fuel rails. I guess that the return connection needs to be plugged? Or, maybe better yet, connect both sides to the fuel inlet line? Are they the same fitting size?
I searched around, but couldn't find the details and this is the most current thread on the swap going...
Thanks,
-Kyle
Now I want to do the Corvette Fuel Filter Swap.
The info above about the return line is great, but I seem to be missing what to do with the 2nd line on the fuel rails. I guess that the return connection needs to be plugged? Or, maybe better yet, connect both sides to the fuel inlet line? Are they the same fitting size?
I searched around, but couldn't find the details and this is the most current thread on the swap going...
Thanks,
-Kyle
Launching!
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Now I gotta figure out which rails I should use...
Thanks for that info. I'd kinda realized that that's probably the way to go. Then I went through the classifieds and realized that choosing which ones wasn't going to be that easy.
Then I realized that I'll need another tune.
Maybe I shouldn't bother for now? Except I'm having a problem that fuel related. Maybe a bad regulator . Definitely a leaky injector. It's needing work.
Maybe I should start my own thread?
-Kyle
If you want to go that route, you can contact the guys at Tick Performance. They've helped me out a lot with getting together my whole fuel system. Last time I was there, they had several sets of factory truck rails laying around.
I think I might would just work with what's already there, though. I have a set of truck injectors that I just cleaned. One is missing the end cap, though. I doubt it'd be a big deal. I was going Tobias them but realized that my 5.3 is a flex fuel setup, so I used those injectors.
I think I might would just work with what's already there, though. I have a set of truck injectors that I just cleaned. One is missing the end cap, though. I doubt it'd be a big deal. I was going Tobias them but realized that my 5.3 is a flex fuel setup, so I used those injectors.
