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Old 01-25-2008, 08:48 AM
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Default Aluminum hard line for efi?

I know this is a fuel based question, but I figured the hardcore drag racers would have more experience with it.


Is aluminum hard line ok for making efi pressures? It looks like the burst pressure is over 200psi in most instances. I just plan to make a 7 foot run in under the car to save some of the cost of braided line. This would be 5/8" hardline...
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Thats what I plan to do. Route it along where the factory lines run. Quite a bit cheaper also.
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Aluminum lines downfall is cracking from vibration, as long as its well supported and if the working psi is rated high enough it should be OK. I used a lot on carb cars but never on an EFI car to be honest..
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Ive been running it for awhile, no problems. Only issue is trying not to kink it anywhere. Just use alot of insulated clamps to mount it.
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I plan on just using 8 feet of it to make a pretty much straight run under the car along the subframe connector




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