Fuel system (braided)
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rbsileighty
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Fuel system (braided)
I am looking into running braided line on my RB setup, but wanted to check with a larger base that might have used it in a S13. If anyone can give pointers on how they ran their setup, it would be greatly appreciated (ie. braided connection from tank to fuel new larger under-car hardline.... or hardline under car to fuel filter etc).
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Ender_Zero
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- Car: '03 Base Z, '91 S13 Coupe
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bleach8484
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If you really are intrested in the braided fuel lines. Talk to Stan and http://www.fast-turbo.com He is the man. He can help you match up what size lines you want for your Hp goals, help you choose fuel pumps, regulators and all. He even makes stainless oil lines fo rthe SR's.
Hit him up, he's really freindly and nice
Hit him up, he's really freindly and nice
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compression
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I did all the lines on my datsun 510 for my SR20 swap. I used -6AN lines for the flexible stuff and stainless steel 3/8" hardline, for both the feed and return.The secret to connecting AN lines to the hardline is to flare the end of the hardline and use a b-nut and collar. YOU HAVE TO BE EXTRA CAREFUL that you flare the hardline with a 37degree AN flaring tool (not 45degree or something else), most easily found from an aircraft supply store for $100-200. It is worth it though. If you are totally new to this kind of plumbing, reading the book "nuts,bolt, fasteners, and plumbing" by Carroll Smith, lots of good practical info.
The difficulty comes when you Connect the -AN hose to your stock components like the fuel filter, pump, rail/regulator, etc. THose are not equiped to have -AN stuff connected to them, so if you use hose clamps, you might as well not do any -AN style stuff, or use the "vanity covers" that do a poor job of trying to look like you are running the real stuff. But you can also get creative. I used an AEM filter, regulator and modified my fuel rail to use -AN fittings. THe AEM stuff can be used with -AN lines if you get a few adaptors. Cutting the hose and installing the hose ends is not the difficult part, its figuring out how to connect to the rest of the components.
The project is a lot of work and not cheap, especially bending the hardline (especiually stainless steel!). Email me privately if you want more info or pics. [email protected]
The previous poster was right, russell is the easiest brand to get hose into. But I used all Earl's brand because they have a better reputation.
The difficulty comes when you Connect the -AN hose to your stock components like the fuel filter, pump, rail/regulator, etc. THose are not equiped to have -AN stuff connected to them, so if you use hose clamps, you might as well not do any -AN style stuff, or use the "vanity covers" that do a poor job of trying to look like you are running the real stuff. But you can also get creative. I used an AEM filter, regulator and modified my fuel rail to use -AN fittings. THe AEM stuff can be used with -AN lines if you get a few adaptors. Cutting the hose and installing the hose ends is not the difficult part, its figuring out how to connect to the rest of the components.
The project is a lot of work and not cheap, especially bending the hardline (especiually stainless steel!). Email me privately if you want more info or pics. [email protected]
The previous poster was right, russell is the easiest brand to get hose into. But I used all Earl's brand because they have a better reputation.