fuel line question

Tom keedle · 09-23-2012, 09:34 AM

1st off, i HATE braided steel lines, my finger still hurt from the last time i messed with the stuff...what're my options?

#2, should i run hard line from the f/p to the regulator or just run a length of "approved" hose for everything?

Billy Nees · 09-23-2012, 09:39 AM

Well, everybody will tell you that the "hot lick" is returning the fuel to keep it cooler by keeping it circulating. That being said, it would seem reasonable to assume that hard aluminium line would keep it cooler and denser than teflon lined braided line.

Tom keedle · 09-23-2012, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Billy Nees

Well, everybody will tell you that the "hot lick" is returning the fuel to keep it cooler by keeping it circulating. That being said, it would seem reasonable to assume that hard aluminium line would keep it cooler and denser than teflon lined braided line.

well, there's a reason the factory used a return line on a/c cars so i don't mind that (esp. at this altitude) but what's a good choice for the line (besides the steel braided stuff)?

gmonde · 09-23-2012, 08:17 PM

if you are going to use the aluminum line ,you need to route it where it cant be exposed to anything that might come apart ,,, (drive shaft,jacking the car up ,ground clearance ,etc) that stuff is real soft ,,,,braided is a pain to do and it cost more but it wont breach like aluminum line if something went bad gmonde

Jim Wahl · 09-23-2012, 08:38 PM

The new approved braided nylon lines are lighter and very easy to work with. I just did the whole race car with it last week. Jim

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David Lee · 09-23-2012, 10:12 PM

Jim can you tell me what you used? I am ready to run from the fuel cell up the regulator

09-23-2012, 09:34 AM	#1
Tom keedle Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Berthoud, Coloraduh Posts: 695 Likes: 13 Liked 8 Times in 7 Posts	fuel line question 1st off, i HATE braided steel lines, my finger still hurt from the last time i messed with the stuff...what're my options? #2, should i run hard line from the f/p to the regulator or just run a length of "approved" hose for everything? __________________ without losers,winning means nothing.

09-23-2012, 08:17 PM	#4
gmonde Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 615 Likes: 56 Liked 165 Times in 59 Posts	Re: fuel line question if you are going to use the aluminum line ,you need to route it where it cant be exposed to anything that might come apart ,,, (drive shaft,jacking the car up ,ground clearance ,etc) that stuff is real soft ,,,,braided is a pain to do and it cost more but it wont breach like aluminum line if something went bad gmonde

09-23-2012, 08:38 PM	#5
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,844 Likes: 667 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: fuel line question The new approved braided nylon lines are lighter and very easy to work with. I just did the whole race car with it last week. Jim . __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 NHRA D2 National Open Stock Champion 1982 NHRA D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.

09-23-2012, 10:12 PM	#6
David Lee VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,168 Likes: 487 Liked 346 Times in 126 Posts	Re: fuel line question Jim can you tell me what you used? I am ready to run from the fuel cell up the regulator

09-23-2012, 09:39 AM	#2
Billy Nees VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: On a hilltop in Pa. Posts: 4,494 Likes: 3,595 Liked 7,730 Times in 1,739 Posts	Re: fuel line question Well, everybody will tell you that the "hot lick" is returning the fuel to keep it cooler by keeping it circulating. That being said, it would seem reasonable to assume that hard aluminium line would keep it cooler and denser than teflon lined braided line. __________________ Billy Nees 1188 STK, SS I'm not spending 100K to win 2K