Replacing Stock Plastic fuel lines, what size SS braded lines do you run? |
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Replacing Stock Plastic fuel lines, what size SS braded lines do you run? |
Daryl32 |
Jan 15 2020, 09:57 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 133 Joined: 14-January 20 From: Southern California Member No.: 23,827 Region Association: Southern California |
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 |
Chi-town |
Jan 15 2020, 10:14 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 850 Joined: 31-August 18 From: Disneyland Member No.: 22,446 Region Association: Southern California |
I have a set of new stainless lines for cheap if you want them. I'm in Anaheim
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stownsen914 |
Jan 15 2020, 04:47 PM
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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.
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twistedstang |
Mar 8 2020, 02:52 PM
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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. -6 is 3/8. The number after the dash is how many 16ths the line size is. -16 would be a 1" line |
stownsen914 |
Mar 8 2020, 08:58 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 905 Joined: 3-October 06 From: Ossining, NY Member No.: 6,985 Region Association: None |
They're never really the full size though. Aeroquip -16 isn't even 7/8" ID.
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bretth |
Mar 9 2020, 07:37 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 899 Joined: 23-June 15 From: Central TX Member No.: 18,882 Region Association: Southwest Region |
There is also solid stainless tube which is what most will use. I believe that is what Chi-Town is selling.
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IronHillRestorations |
Mar 9 2020, 09:47 AM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,707 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None |
I'd recommend solid stainless lines, not stainless braid.
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jhynesrockmtn |
Mar 26 2020, 08:16 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 415 Joined: 13-June 16 From: spokane wa Member No.: 20,100 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Tangerine Racing will make up a stainless line to fit your application. I am going to be installing mine soon.
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barnfind9141972 |
Jan 10 2021, 01:18 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 100 Joined: 10-December 20 From: Rancho Mirage, CA Member No.: 24,976 Region Association: Southern California |
I have a set of new stainless lines for cheap if you want them. I'm in Anaheim Hi @chi-town , I’m in California and need some SS fuel lines for a 72 1.7 are yours still available? |
jhynesrockmtn |
Jan 14 2021, 02:42 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 415 Joined: 13-June 16 From: spokane wa Member No.: 20,100 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Tangerine Racing will make up a stainless line to fit your application. I am going to be installing mine soon. 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. |
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