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Title: Fuel Line Size
Post by: louisb on May 29, 2008, 00:51:24 am
I am getting ready to run a new hard line in the pan. I am planning to use seamless stainless 3/8 tubing. Is there any specific stainless alloy and wall thickness I should use?

Thanks,

--louis


Title: Re: Fuel Line Size
Post by: Brian Silva on May 29, 2008, 05:37:47 am
Louis,

I just recently installed my fuel line through the tunnel as well. I purchased my fuel line from jegs. Here is the link http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/63036/10002/-1/757155%7C10019 (http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/63036/10002/-1/757155%7C10019).
Let me know if you have any questions.

-Brian


Title: Re: Fuel Line Size
Post by: louisb on May 29, 2008, 12:36:23 pm
Thanks for the link. I will take a look at it.

--louis


Title: Re: Fuel Line Size
Post by: Russell on May 29, 2008, 15:34:31 pm
get the fuel line from Earls along with the flare tool and the fittings its the best way. AN-6 size all the way.


Title: Re: Fuel Line Size
Post by: Harry/FDK on May 29, 2008, 15:38:34 pm
Hi Louis, Jegs even sells a kit complete with the right tool.


Title: Re: Fuel Line Size
Post by: louisb on May 29, 2008, 15:46:21 pm
Thanks. Looking at the kits though, they use Aluminum line. I was hoping to use stainless steel. Though Alum would probably work fine. I will give it some thought.

--louis


Title: Re: Fuel Line Size
Post by: Bruce on May 29, 2008, 16:44:59 pm
Al is far easier to bend.  I see no reason to use SS.


Title: Re: Fuel Line Size
Post by: louisb on May 29, 2008, 18:34:00 pm
Thanks for the input. I will take another look at the aluminum kits.

--louis


Title: Re: Fuel Line Size
Post by: Brian Silva on May 30, 2008, 04:36:25 am
I actually purchased the kit in -6 steel with with all the tools from jegs.
Here is the link---http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/63036K/10002/-1 (http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/63036K/10002/-1)
Worked out very well.


Title: Re: Fuel Line Size
Post by: louisb on May 30, 2008, 05:18:36 am
I ended up going with 3/8 .035 316 seamless stainless steel tubing. I got the AN fittings, 6 AN, from HotrodVW from the other forum. It is a little more expensive but it will outlast the rest of the car. Once I get the line run I will post some pics. Thanks to everyone who gave input.

--louis