FI fuel line

Mike Pilkenton mpilkent at ptw.com
Sun Mar 21 18:10:16 GMT 1999


I'm not changing any of the stock fuel rail setup.  I'm transplanting a 3.1L
v6 from a 92 Camaro into an Opel GT.  The engine still has all the fuel
system out to the steel tube fittings.

Mike
-----Original Message-----
From: James Weiler <james at brc.ubc.ca>
To: Mike Pilkenton <mpilkent at ptw.com>
Cc: 4/6 Cyl. Performance <DomesticPerformance at onelist.com>; DIY-EFI
<DIY_EFI at efi332.eng.ohio-state.edu>
Date: Saturday, March 20, 1999 8:39 PM
Subject: Re: FI fuel line


>FWIW I used 3/8 steel line.  It wasn't that hard to bend.  I got a tube
>bender from UAP/NAPA for $10.  I took them to an aircraft mechanic and
>had the ends flared to 37deg so they would be compatible with AN
>fittings.  The hose sounds inviting and if designed for EFI then it
>should be fine but double check their claim that it is for EFI.  The
>company that makes it should be able to provide some literature or a web
>site perhaps.
>
>One thing to keep in mind is that sooner or later you're going to have to
>go from that hose to a fuel rail and how you make that transition could
>make the decision for you.  With AN lines, it's easy as NPT fittings are
>available.
>
>Are you making a fuel rail or using an OEM?
>cheers,
>jw
>




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