Starter questions
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Starter questions Hey everyone,
I'm looking to build a new fuel system that will safely support 1khp or more. I've tried doing some searching (which I usually have a lot of luck with), but I'm so ignorant that I usually don't understand what I'm reading. So, in order to help me learn and to make my own educated decision, I've have some questions for you guys...
1) What in the world does "AN" mean? It sounds like it's a type of fitting. What type of tool do you need to work with them?
2) What are the limitations of the stock fuel rails and fuel lines?
3) What are the limitations or down sides of in-tank pumps?
4) What are the advantages or disadvantages of in-line pumps?
5) What are the advantages or disadvantages of a fuel cell? Can they be mounted where the gas tank is, or do they typically go where the T-Top holders are in the back?
If you guys have any links to fuel systems for dummies type articles, please feel free to post them. I'm not too lazy to search or educate myself, I just haven't found what I'm looking for. Thanks!
I'm looking to build a new fuel system that will safely support 1khp or more. I've tried doing some searching (which I usually have a lot of luck with), but I'm so ignorant that I usually don't understand what I'm reading. So, in order to help me learn and to make my own educated decision, I've have some questions for you guys...
1) What in the world does "AN" mean? It sounds like it's a type of fitting. What type of tool do you need to work with them?
2) What are the limitations of the stock fuel rails and fuel lines?
3) What are the limitations or down sides of in-tank pumps?
4) What are the advantages or disadvantages of in-line pumps?
5) What are the advantages or disadvantages of a fuel cell? Can they be mounted where the gas tank is, or do they typically go where the T-Top holders are in the back?
If you guys have any links to fuel systems for dummies type articles, please feel free to post them. I'm not too lazy to search or educate myself, I just haven't found what I'm looking for. Thanks!
I would contact Nate at Nasty performance, he has set me up with a fuel system i just installed the past weekend. He is very good to work with and helpful.
1. AN is army navy as far as i know, they are a flared type fitting that doesnt require sealant...you can just use a regular wrenches they will work fine, maybe even a crescent wrench.
I think unless you use 2 or 3 intanks you would not have the flow you need.
I used a bulkhead fitting out of the bottom of my tank to my new inline tank, plastic tank. Very easy and cheap, and works well.
I bought nasty fuel rails and new braided line for supply and return, i dont know the limitations on the rails or lines but its no where near 1khp.
Return line into tank...
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w...m/DSC00815.jpg
regulator and rails
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w...m/DSC00922.jpg
reg. and return line to tank
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w...m/DSC00923.jpg
1. AN is army navy as far as i know, they are a flared type fitting that doesnt require sealant...you can just use a regular wrenches they will work fine, maybe even a crescent wrench.
I think unless you use 2 or 3 intanks you would not have the flow you need.
I used a bulkhead fitting out of the bottom of my tank to my new inline tank, plastic tank. Very easy and cheap, and works well.
I bought nasty fuel rails and new braided line for supply and return, i dont know the limitations on the rails or lines but its no where near 1khp.
Return line into tank...
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w...m/DSC00815.jpg
regulator and rails
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w...m/DSC00922.jpg
reg. and return line to tank
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w...m/DSC00923.jpg
