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Old 03-10-2003, 03:00 PM   #1
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Braided Fuel Lines

I am preparing to install my Holley 300-66 intake manifold. I cannot find a source to purchase the braided fuel lines and fittings that I am going to need. The 'general' parts shops (NAPA, AutoZone) look at me like I'm crazy. The only real speed shop around here only deals with ricers. They don't know anything about fuel lines except the ones that come packaged with NOS kits. Any Suggestions. Also, if anybody has exact part numbers, I would be greatly in your debt. Thanks in advance.
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Old 03-10-2003, 03:04 PM   #2
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Check out the fuel system part on z28boy.cz28.com , he has EVERYTHING you need listed there Awesome write up!
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I agree chuck that is the best site for a camaro that ive seen besides this one
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Old 03-10-2003, 07:12 PM   #4
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I ordered mine from Summit. The part numbers are:
-6 to 14mm-1.5..........#991954
-6 to 16mm-1.5..........#991955
you need two of each of these.

Then just ask the sales rep for the braided fuel line, 6 ft runs about $24. You will also need a total of 4 hose ends to -6. the part number is #1002/610020. It get's pretty pricey, about $70 for the line and connectors to simply go from the rubber lines to the TBI. It's worth it though, and makes life much easier. Good Luck
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Re: Braided Fuel Lines

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...I cannot find a source to purchase the braided fuel lines and fittings that I am going to need....
You don't "NEED" braided fuel lines.
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Old 03-11-2003, 03:17 PM   #6
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Not to disagree with a moderator, but braided fuel line makes life much easier when installing that intake manifold, since it moves the whole TBI foward about an inch. It is not "needed", but you'll end up bending the stock lines like crazy to get it to work, even if you connect them to the TBI before you install the TBI on the manifold. Go with the braided fuel line, and you'll be thankful.
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I too think braided is a waste. Pressure never gets over 25psi, not even over 18 on a stock setup so what's the point? Holley uses barb fittings and rubber line on their pro-jection systems and it only makes sence that they do. The time for braided line is high fuel pressures and/or long distances through the engine bay. It looks good but not cheap. More of an appearance than performance.
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Old 03-12-2003, 08:38 AM   #8
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The reason for the braided fuel line is for flexibility reasons, not performance. If the intake manifold simply moved the TBI up, hieghtwise, then you could get away with the stock line. But it moves the TBI FOWARD too. Yeah, I made the stock lines work, after a good fight, but definetely did not feel compfortable with the way they were. The reason not to use plain 'ol rubber hose is because some tracks won't go for it if it is longer than 12". The reason not to leave it stock is simply because it is not a good idea to be trying to bend the stock fuel line as it is, and given the fact it is at least 11 years old means that it's not in the best condition-I know mine wasn't.
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Just my 2 cents.

You may be able to use the factory fuel lines from a Chev/ GMC pickup truck. My truck an '88 K2500 has braided stainless steel lines right from GM.

They run from the fuel filter and the hard lines. (just past the drivers seat on a truck) to the TBI. They look nice and have the correct connectors on them for the TBI, filter, and hard line. They also have the bracket wich attatches to the fire walll in the correct location.

They are about 95 bucks at the dealer(cheaper on line?) the part no is 15567762
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