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Posted by: Daryl32 Jan 15 2020, 09:57 AM

Working on refurbishing a 1973 914 V8 conversion. I am thinking that while the engine is out, this would be a good time replace the 47 year old plastic fuel lines.

What is your take on this?

Thanks

Posted by: Chi-town Jan 15 2020, 10:14 AM

I have a set of new stainless lines for cheap if you want them. I'm in Anaheim

Posted by: stownsen914 Jan 15 2020, 04:47 PM

If you go with stainless braided, the standard fuel line size is -6 ("dash 6") to supply engines up to many hundreds of hp. I think that size is approx. 5/16" ID.

Posted by: twistedstang Mar 8 2020, 02:52 PM

-6 is 3/8. The number after the dash is how many 16ths the line size is.

-16 would be a 1" line

Posted by: stownsen914 Mar 8 2020, 08:58 PM

They're never really the full size though. Aeroquip -16 isn't even 7/8" ID.

Posted by: bretth Mar 9 2020, 07:37 AM

There is also solid stainless tube which is what most will use. I believe that is what Chi-Town is selling.

Posted by: IronHillRestorations Mar 9 2020, 09:47 AM

I'd recommend solid stainless lines, not stainless braid.

Posted by: jhynesrockmtn Mar 26 2020, 08:16 AM

Tangerine Racing will make up a stainless line to fit your application. I am going to be installing mine soon.

Posted by: barnfind9141972 Jan 10 2021, 01:18 PM

Hi @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=22446 , I’m in California and need some SS fuel lines for a 72 1.7 are yours still available?

Posted by: jhynesrockmtn Jan 14 2021, 02:42 PM

I second the recommendation for Chris at Tangerine. I just finished two projects using his SS lines. They are cheap in my mind for what you get in terms of quality. The line for my /6 race car was 9.5mm. I also did lines for my 1970 1.7 which still has the stock EFI. Call or email him to discuss the project.