FI fuel line

[James Weiler]

How about using stock GM fuel supply lines then?  What kind of connector 
does GM use between the fuel rail and these lines?  I know Ford lines are 
plastic.
later,
jw



On Sat, 20 Mar 1999, Mike Pilkenton wrote:

> 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
> >
> 
>