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New stainless fuel lines, Opinions on the best |
jacquot |
Jan 4 2016, 04:28 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 59 Joined: 12-March 15 From: Huntington Beach / Paris Member No.: 18,512 Region Association: Southern California |
It is time to replace the 42-year-old fuel lines in the tunnel of my 914.
I understand there are a few kits available. Any suggestions as to the best of the lot? And why you think they're better. Thanks, Jacquot |
wndsnd |
Jan 4 2016, 04:40 PM
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You wanted a horse, but got a goat. Nobody wants a goat.... Group: Members Posts: 2,861 Joined: 12-February 12 From: North Shore, MA Member No.: 14,124 Region Association: North East States |
Tangerine Racing by Chris Foley. Precise fit, engineered by 914 specialists for 914 owners.
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Sleepin |
Jan 4 2016, 04:40 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,647 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Grand Junction, Co. Member No.: 8,357 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
http://www.tangerineracing.com/stainlessfuellines.htm
Second to none for quality, fit and craftmanship IMO. |
JoeD |
Jan 4 2016, 05:08 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 156 Joined: 19-July 15 From: Atlanta, GA Member No.: 18,973 Region Association: South East States |
http://www.tangerineracing.com/stainlessfuellines.htm Second to none for quality, fit and craftmanship IMO. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I bought the kit from Chris at Tangerine. Top quality, perfect fit, and all the little pieces you need to make installation a snap. |
luskesq |
Jan 4 2016, 05:09 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 276 Joined: 24-October 10 From: Fresno, CA Member No.: 12,303 Region Association: Central California |
I agree also as to Tangerine. Excellant quality and fit of course and you can get the complete kit with no chasing for extraneous parts.
Keith |
1TRICK6 |
Jan 4 2016, 05:10 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 45 Joined: 13-July 11 From: Southern California Member No.: 13,313 Region Association: Southern California |
Check out Robert (Rotary'14) SS lines. Got the lines on both my cars.
Here's his link, http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=110158 |
Shadowfax |
Jan 4 2016, 05:26 PM
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Show us the meaning of haste Group: Members Posts: 509 Joined: 19-January 15 Member No.: 18,340 Region Association: South East States |
Another vote for Tangerine. One of the best upgrades I've done on my car.
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bigkensteele |
Jan 4 2016, 06:38 PM
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Major Member Group: Members Posts: 2,197 Joined: 30-August 04 From: Cincinnati, OH Member No.: 2,660 Region Association: South East States |
Check out Robert (Rotary'14) SS lines. Got the lines on both my cars. Here's his link, http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=110158 I bought mine from Robert as well, and I was very pleased. His kit also comes complete with correct clamps and so forth. I think that I bought mine from him because he was the one that had the installation video in his thread. Either way, I don't think that you can go wrong. Both kits are priced very fairly for the peace of mind that you are buying. I can't see how you would be disappointed either way. |
mepstein |
Jan 4 2016, 07:10 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,313 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Tangerine. Chris is a huge supporter of our cars with tons of great parts. His website is a 914 candy store.
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Mblizzard |
Jan 4 2016, 07:19 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,033 Joined: 28-January 13 From: Knoxville Tn Member No.: 15,438 Region Association: South East States |
Got to go with Chris! He gets way too much of my money but his stuff is top of the line.
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pete000 |
Jan 4 2016, 07:46 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,885 Joined: 23-August 10 From: Bradenton Florida Member No.: 12,094 Region Association: South East States |
I have a set of Roberts lines and they fit great.
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76-914 |
Jan 4 2016, 09:23 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,508 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
I have Robert's in both of mine and they fit great. And Chris makes quality items so it all boils down to location basically. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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ntmatter |
Jan 4 2016, 09:31 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 46 Joined: 10-May 11 From: Gig Harbor, WA Member No.: 13,049 Region Association: None |
I bought the set from Pelican for around $99 as I recall for the 4 piece set and they seem well made. To be fair, I haven't installed them yet as I'm waiting on my repaint to be done and also I have no way to compare them to the Tangerine ones, but in general I've had good experience with Pelican across a range of Porsches.
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JawjaPorsche |
Jan 5 2016, 04:42 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,463 Joined: 23-July 11 From: Clayton, Georgia Member No.: 13,351 Region Association: South East States |
Chris at Tangerine Racing is the way to go. Awesome quality from someone who is one of us.
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Cracker |
Jan 5 2016, 07:29 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,148 Joined: 2-February 10 From: Atlanta (area) Member No.: 11,316 Region Association: South East States |
I can't speak to the fuel lines but I can to Chris's availability = awesome! I was having a couple install issues (which weren't his products fault) and he's answering the phone, at night, cooking dinner - are you kidding me! I'd go with Tangerine - that level of service is ridiculously rare! Now I haven't tried him at 2 AM but... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)
Tony |
AndyB |
Jan 5 2016, 08:12 AM
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The Governor is watching me Group: Members Posts: 1,115 Joined: 10-April 10 From: Philadelphia New York Member No.: 11,595 Region Association: North East States |
Got to go with Chris! He gets way too much of my money but his stuff is top of the line. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Tangerine racing is the origional manufacture of the product. Why would you settle for anything less then the origional? IMO. Andy |
jacquot |
Jan 5 2016, 08:41 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 59 Joined: 12-March 15 From: Huntington Beach / Paris Member No.: 18,512 Region Association: Southern California |
Thanks to all for the recommendations!
It seems there is a clear 1st choice, with a solid backup. Thanks again, Jacquot |
dflesburg |
Jan 5 2016, 08:48 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,720 Joined: 6-April 04 From: Warm and Cheerful Centerville Ohio Member No.: 1,896 Region Association: None |
I say, don't listen to any of them...
Buy a roll of stainless fuel line and bend your own... Summit or Jegs Take the savings and buy more parts you need. |
EdwardBlume |
Jan 5 2016, 09:03 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California |
I got mine from CFR... I would have never figured out all the bends on my own and fitted it so well. Would highly recommend.
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Andyrew |
Jan 5 2016, 10:25 AM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
I used straight 3/8" brake line for 10 years... Just pulled it out, no issues.
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