Fuel system build
Fuel system build I am getting parts and pieces to start building a fuel system for my LS1 powered Chevelle. Right now its a bone stock LS1 with LS6 intake and 241 heads. I have a set of 243s that i plan to put on it, planning a cam (undecided on size) and have holley longtube headers. Performance wise i dont have any other specific plans to begin its maiden voyage with, but possibly turbos down the road (probably years away).
I just purchased a 340 LPH aeromotive stealth 2 tank( https://www.aeromotiveinc.com/gen2_stealth_tanks/ )and now looking at how i should complete the rest of the fuel system.
Any suggestions would be great.
Fuel Rails:
-aftermarket or stock
Fuel lines:
- braided russell proflex the whole thing?
- PTFE lines worth spending more on fittings for?
-hardline everything i can and braided the rest?
Regulator
- corvette style vs real regulator?
Am I glaringly missing something/anything that i should think about? I would prefer to build the fuel system only once but have everything in place in case down the road i do any upgrades (turbos or bigger motor) and not worrying about redoing.
I just purchased a 340 LPH aeromotive stealth 2 tank( https://www.aeromotiveinc.com/gen2_stealth_tanks/ )and now looking at how i should complete the rest of the fuel system.
Any suggestions would be great.
Fuel Rails:
-aftermarket or stock
Fuel lines:
- braided russell proflex the whole thing?
- PTFE lines worth spending more on fittings for?
-hardline everything i can and braided the rest?
Regulator
- corvette style vs real regulator?
Am I glaringly missing something/anything that i should think about? I would prefer to build the fuel system only once but have everything in place in case down the road i do any upgrades (turbos or bigger motor) and not worrying about redoing.
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Keep it simple-
-stock fuel rails
-hardline everything and braid where flex is needed
-Corvette style as it filters and regulates at once, and does both quite well.
When you turbo, look at it all again. Meanwhile do what works best for the present setup.
-stock fuel rails
-hardline everything and braid where flex is needed
-Corvette style as it filters and regulates at once, and does both quite well.
When you turbo, look at it all again. Meanwhile do what works best for the present setup.
