-8 hose and e-85
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well im just running gas right now, and at 9lbs im making 600rwhp...wanting to up it to around 12-14 psi here soon and would like to do e-85. If the -8 wont support say another 150rwhp ill just stick with some 110 gas.
And since were alredy here, if i do go -10, how much will that support e-85
And since were alredy here, if i do go -10, how much will that support e-85
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Many claim that you do not need Teflon, but I have seen a lot of other rubber based hoses get very stiff in a short time or smell due to the fuel penetrating the hose.
Braided hose will also break internally if brittle, as the only strength is in the outer layer of stainless. When it gets stiff, change it before you end up with a fire.
Braided hose will also break internally if brittle, as the only strength is in the outer layer of stainless. When it gets stiff, change it before you end up with a fire.
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Great info. I'm getting ready to run fuel line for my project and I'm at a tossup if I wanna run #8 or #10 feed and 8 or 6 return. I'm running a Aeromotive Eliminator pump (in tank) and Bosch 160lb injectors. I have Teflon lined #8 already, but I have access to rubber braided #10 line also. I'm gonna stick with pump gas with meth injection. what do you guys think 8 or 10? I don't plan on making much over 1000rwhp, but you never know.
Many claim that you do not need Teflon, but I have seen a lot of other rubber based hoses get very stiff in a short time or smell due to the fuel penetrating the hose.
Braided hose will also break internally if brittle, as the only strength is in the outer layer of stainless. When it gets stiff, change it before you end up with a fire.
Braided hose will also break internally if brittle, as the only strength is in the outer layer of stainless. When it gets stiff, change it before you end up with a fire.
After the past couple of weekends, all of the lines have been replaced with Goodridge PTFE stainless braided hose...here's what the top of the tank looks like now (this is just after I got done doing my Racetronix install yesterday):
The Goodridge PTFE lines are actually really easy to assemble provided you can keep the stainless braid from flaring out on you after cutting it. I had to buy a cut-off saw from Harbor Freight since the cutters I was using on the rubber-lined hose didn't do a good job on the teflon line, but other than that, it wasn't too bad. Just retardedly expensive.
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The Goodridge PTFE lines are actually really easy to assemble provided you can keep the stainless braid from flaring out on you after cutting it..... Just retardedly expensive.[/QUOTE]
You wrap it in tape before cutting it. Install the nut, then remove the tape.
I keep these lines in stock if you want PTFE hose & fittings.
You wrap it in tape before cutting it. Install the nut, then remove the tape.
I keep these lines in stock if you want PTFE hose & fittings.
We made over 800rwhp on stock 3rd gen line(3/8) with e85 on 18lbs and ran the same setup on 23lbs, I'm sure it was making well over 900rwhp. I'd think 8an would be good for a lot of power on e85. Also was running stock rails and 80lb injectors, lots of fuel pressure, and boost a pumps on twin walbros.