Larger fuel lines
TECH Apprentice
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Montreal
Mighty, i was asking you and thats exactly what im looking for, thank you for the reply
I havent heard of that company so im hoping quality is good, wonder if they make their own fitting or use others?
realcanuk, My car is getting a big turbo Lsx, the stock lines are good to around 550whp, -6 to about 700, and im hoping to exceed that with my build. I defiantly dont want to run out of fuel and have to start over
I havent heard of that company so im hoping quality is good, wonder if they make their own fitting or use others?
realcanuk, My car is getting a big turbo Lsx, the stock lines are good to around 550whp, -6 to about 700, and im hoping to exceed that with my build. I defiantly dont want to run out of fuel and have to start over
Could be, but just because you did it, doesnt mean its correct, as i said im not risking an expensive engine because i wanted to cut corners on the fuel system
If im building a system, id rather have overkill and know if i upgrade later on i wont have to worry
If im building a system, id rather have overkill and know if i upgrade later on i wont have to worry
TECH Apprentice
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 360
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From: Montreal
I am just saying that a -6 (3/8) line will flow over 350 LPH. That is a lot of fuel. Many seem to think you need bigger for 7 or 800 hp and that is just not the case.
Good luck with your build. Sounds like fun.
One thing to take into consideration when changing fuel lines is material.
For a great many years braided stainless hoses were the most commonly used. These lines used rubber hose. Ethanol is VERY corrosive to rubber. Since all pump gas now has some ethanol in it using rubber hose might not be your best choice. Over time the rubber will deteriorate and start to leak. I have seen braided stainless hose that looked like it was sweating. This can be EXTREEMLY dangerous.
Teflon lined hose is a very good choice. It is much more resistant to the corrosive effects of ethanol as well as other chemicals. If choosing a Teflon lined hose look for one that uses carbon impregnated Teflon. The carbon reduces the risk of the Teflon building up a static charge.
For a great many years braided stainless hoses were the most commonly used. These lines used rubber hose. Ethanol is VERY corrosive to rubber. Since all pump gas now has some ethanol in it using rubber hose might not be your best choice. Over time the rubber will deteriorate and start to leak. I have seen braided stainless hose that looked like it was sweating. This can be EXTREEMLY dangerous.
Teflon lined hose is a very good choice. It is much more resistant to the corrosive effects of ethanol as well as other chemicals. If choosing a Teflon lined hose look for one that uses carbon impregnated Teflon. The carbon reduces the risk of the Teflon building up a static charge.
Remember the stock fittings are only 3/8. That would be a restriction going through that and into a -8AN feed. Unless you want over 600whp, a -6AN feed will work just fine. But here are adapters from the GM push lock style ends to -6AN
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Search...l+rail+adapter
Feed inlet on the stock LS1 rail is 3/8 in and outlet is 5/16. If you want to run a -8AN feed, you really should have aftermarket rails and a different outlet on the pump bucket to get the full benefit....otherwise -6AN line is what stock is.
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Search...l+rail+adapter
Feed inlet on the stock LS1 rail is 3/8 in and outlet is 5/16. If you want to run a -8AN feed, you really should have aftermarket rails and a different outlet on the pump bucket to get the full benefit....otherwise -6AN line is what stock is.