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Old Jan 12, 2003 | 03:39 PM
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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.
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Old Jan 12, 2003 | 05:33 PM
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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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Old Jan 12, 2003 | 08:10 PM
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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."
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Old Jan 12, 2003 | 08:21 PM
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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.
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Old Jan 13, 2003 | 08:03 AM
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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
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Old Jan 13, 2003 | 10:36 AM
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You guys don't happen to have the part# handy do you? It wouldn't happen to be: 310-74730 would it? "TPI Fuel Rail Fittings"??
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Old Jan 13, 2003 | 04:55 PM
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-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.
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Old Jan 13, 2003 | 07:04 PM
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Thank you, Sir. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
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Old Jan 14, 2003 | 04:50 PM
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</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?
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Old Jan 14, 2003 | 04:58 PM
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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.
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