Running Hard Lines
Running Hard Lines I am thinking of running hard lines from the bottle in the fender to the engine compartment and couldn’t find any info after trying the search. The plan is to have braided stainless lines at each end of the hard line to make for easy connecting/disconnecting. Anyone have any suggestions or thoughts on doing this?
the reason for wanting to do this is that I have gone through 2 braided lines in just as many weeks. the 1st one had a pin-hole leak after being fine for about 8 months and the 2nd was the recent replacement which came from behind a heat shield and ended up getting fucked up by my headers. I think it be a much cleaner setup and possibly make for a fun project.
the reason for wanting to do this is that I have gone through 2 braided lines in just as many weeks. the 1st one had a pin-hole leak after being fine for about 8 months and the 2nd was the recent replacement which came from behind a heat shield and ended up getting fucked up by my headers. I think it be a much cleaner setup and possibly make for a fun project.
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Originally Posted by MosesMcgregor
I am thinking of running hard lines from the bottle in the fender to the engine compartment and couldn’t find any info after trying the search. The plan is to have braided stainless lines at each end of the hard line to make for easy connecting/disconnecting. Anyone have any suggestions or thoughts on doing this?
the reason for wanting to do this is that I have gone through 2 braided lines in just as many weeks. the 1st one had a pin-hole leak after being fine for about 8 months and the 2nd was the recent replacement which came from behind a heat shield and ended up getting fucked up by my headers. I think it be a much cleaner setup and possibly make for a fun project.
the reason for wanting to do this is that I have gone through 2 braided lines in just as many weeks. the 1st one had a pin-hole leak after being fine for about 8 months and the 2nd was the recent replacement which came from behind a heat shield and ended up getting fucked up by my headers. I think it be a much cleaner setup and possibly make for a fun project.
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If you have access to purchase the OEM fuel hardline, and it is seamless... That would take a huge amount of the bending out.. Just lay it side by side and cut off what you do not want.. Flare the end connect your soft stuff and your good to go...
Good luck
Ricky
Good luck
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Originally Posted by MosesMcgregor
Thanks for the responses guys. Keep them coming. 
The thought of using the fuel line is a great idea and i would have never thought of having to insulate the hose.
The thought of using the fuel line is a great idea and i would have never thought of having to insulate the hose.
Ricky
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i have always used hard brake line you can get from almost any auto store. the size i beleive is 3/16 but not sure. The correct size will go into a compression fitting ,on the to soleniod and the side that comes with an inverted flare with a nos sleeve and a sleeve nut for the other end. With this it will screw right on to the nozzle with a jet in it. I know I probably didnt explian this very well but just try it out. It works ive used it on about 5 hidden kits.
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Originally Posted by GTFORMULA
i have always used hard brake line you can get from almost any auto store. the size i beleive is 3/16 but not sure. The correct size will go into a compression fitting ,on the to soleniod and the side that comes with an inverted flare with a nos sleeve and a sleeve nut for the other end. With this it will screw right on to the nozzle with a jet in it. I know I probably didnt explian this very well but just try it out. It works ive used it on about 5 hidden kits.
I didnt think about the insulating part, which is DUH to me since I currently run the NX Triple Black Insulated -4 line. I thought of using a refill valve on the bottle end of the line, so during bottle swaps, and such I dont have to waste any lbs or pressure. Now, need to find a 3/8" SS Insulated tubing...
