Fuel System Plumbing Question
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Staging Lane
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Fuel System Plumbing Question I'm in the process of ordering all the parts I need from Jeg's, but unfortunately since my motor and tranny ('01 LS1/T56) won't be here until the end of the week, I have nothing to put my hands on or take measurements on. I have just a few questions, so if anyone could take a few minutes and comment/answer any of them, I'd appreciate it. It's going into a 93 RX7, but due to the nature of the questions, I doubt that'll even be relevant.
What size line does the stock LS1 fuel rail accept, 3/8"? I have to plumb the fuel line from the FPR which has -6AN ports, so I have the choice of running a ss line from the FPR to the stock hose barb on the fuel fail and simply sliding it over and securing it with a hose clamp (which defeats the purpose) or either tapping the fuel rail to accept a 1/4"NPT to -6AN fitting, or welding a -6AN male fitting onto the fuel rail. Which would you suggest and why?
Thanks for any suggestions.
What size line does the stock LS1 fuel rail accept, 3/8"? I have to plumb the fuel line from the FPR which has -6AN ports, so I have the choice of running a ss line from the FPR to the stock hose barb on the fuel fail and simply sliding it over and securing it with a hose clamp (which defeats the purpose) or either tapping the fuel rail to accept a 1/4"NPT to -6AN fitting, or welding a -6AN male fitting onto the fuel rail. Which would you suggest and why?
Thanks for any suggestions.
Re: Fuel System Plumbing Question its a 3/8" inlet. I'm going to use the russels -6 to 3/8" hard line adapter on my conversion. It just crimps on, dont have to worry about pin hole leaks or anything that way.
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Re: Fuel System Plumbing Question just a FYI...if you plan to use aluminum line for the hard line, you can use a cheapo parts store bought flaring tool to flare to AN size if you'd like and it will seal.
Personally, i dont like the idea of "crimping."
Personally, i dont like the idea of "crimping."
Re: Fuel System Plumbing Question The adapter im gonna use is for the inlet on the fuel rail. I dont know if it would be possible to flare that, because of the lip that the stock fuel line hooks on with.
Re: Fuel System Plumbing Question the hard line adaptor works great, i have it on my return line
its more of a crush sleeve than a crimp.. take a look.
http://community.webshots.com/photo/...54847449mSxoOA
to stock pressure hardline here(made it my return line)
http://community.webshots.com/photo/...54847465KSzXYL
its more of a crush sleeve than a crimp.. take a look.
http://community.webshots.com/photo/...54847449mSxoOA
to stock pressure hardline here(made it my return line)
http://community.webshots.com/photo/...54847465KSzXYL
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Re: Fuel System Plumbing Question </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Lesrace82:
<strong> -06 female to 3/8 tube 799-639200
-06 Male To 3/8" tube 799-639210
those are the russels numbers out of the Jegs catalog. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Are there any -06 Male or -06 Female to 3/8" Hose adapters?
<strong> -06 female to 3/8 tube 799-639200
-06 Male To 3/8" tube 799-639210
those are the russels numbers out of the Jegs catalog. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Are there any -06 Male or -06 Female to 3/8" Hose adapters?
Re: Fuel System Plumbing Question They have female hose ends that go on the hoses. You can check out what they have alvailable at www.jegs.com. its in the hardware and hoses section I believe. Hope this helps.