fuel line question

[Tom keedle]

Originally Posted by David Lee

Jim can you tell me what you used? I am ready to run from the fuel cell up the regulator

i'd like to know,too.
that's the kinda stuff i was looking at but i don't know anybody that's used it

[Billy Nees]

Tom, use Moroso aluminium line.

[Signman]

Have aluminum line in both of my cars.
Earls makes aluminum line that can handle higher pressure.
Carefully route it and support it well with rubber covered P-Clips.
Terminate it correctly.
Slip heat reflective cover over it.
Will last a long time especially if the floor does not have a lot of flex.

The ID of the 1/2 inch aluminum tubing is larger than that of the generic AN-8.

My .02

[Jim Wahl]

Originally Posted by Tom keedle

i'd like to know,too.
that's the kinda stuff i was looking at but i don't know anybody that's used it

Now you do Tom! I've seen several Stockers with it. In a full cage car I think the solid lines are fine but I would think in a Stocker or a car with some flex in it braided steel or the new braided nylon would be smarter. I ran the Moroso aluminum line in my SS car for many years with no problems. Just my opinion. Jim

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[Jim Wahl]

I don't want to change the subject here but someone brought up the Holley Blue pumps. I ran two of them back in the day on my SS car for years with no problems. When I got the Volare' it had a Holley Blue pump on it and at the first race it seized up and I put a new one on it which started leaking at the second race I went to. I replaced that one with another and it started leaking two races later. I since have replaced the Holley with an Aeromotive pump that, other than being very loud, has been flawless. I have run over 118 at "H" weight several times with it so I think it is providing plenty of fuel. I have a MagnaFuel pump waiting just in case. My point with this is that the good 'ol Holley pump "ain't what it used to be" in my opinion. Once again, just my experience and opinion! Jim

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[Stock726]

Agree with that. Holley quality control is not as good as it used to be.
Heck, Bary Grant used to make good components back in the day; now it's just junk. Don't you just love outsourcing???

[Tom keedle]

i'll be running K,L, or M /stick and i was looking at the braided nylon but as there's so many different mfgrs, who's do i use and who's do i stay away from?

[Ed Fernandez]

Originally Posted by Tom keedle

i'll be running K,L, or M /stick and i was looking at the braided nylon but as there's so many different mfgrs, who's do i use and who's do i stay away from?

Tom just go down to the nearest AMC dealer and order the factory line.That'll do it.

Ed

[Tom keedle]

Originally Posted by Ed Fernandez

Tom just go down to the nearest AMC dealer and order the factory line.That'll do it.

Ed

i did but they're backordered...

[Jim Wahl]

Originally Posted by Tom keedle

i'll be running K,L, or M /stick and i was looking at the braided nylon but as there's so many different mfgrs, who's do i use and who's do i stay away from?

Tom, here is the NHRA accepted list. As you can see both Jegs and Summit have accepted lines.

Highlighted items designate recently added since last revision
Manufacturer
Hose Description
Notes

Aeroquip
FC300
Black heavy hydraulic

Aeroquip
FC332
Blue

Aeroquip
FC598
Same as F332 but black

Aeroquip
Star Lite 200

AQP
Socketless

BMRS
Polyester Braid

BMRS
HTP Braid

Dayco Imperial

Nelo-Seal Tubing

Earls
Pro-Lite 350

Earls
Super Stock

Earls
Ultra Flex 650

Earls

Diamond Lite

Fragola Performance System
Series 8000 Push Lite

Fragola Performance System
Pro Crimp I

Fragola Performance System
Series 8600 Parker Push Lock

Gates
LOL Plus

Goodridge
536

Goodridge
710

Goodridge
910

Russell (Parker)
Pro Classic

Russell (Parker)
Twist Lock

XRP
XR-31

XRP
HS-79

XRP
Push On
Blue or black

Jegs
Pro Flow 350

Summit Racing
Twist Tite

Precision Performance
Flex Loc