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Old Mar 13, 2010 | 12:30 PM
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1/2 fuel lines

i was wondering if anyone out there has ever customized there tank pick up to run 1/2 lines i plan on going with 2 seperate fuel systems 1 for daily driving and the second for my nitrous on the weekend so i will need 2 new lines into the tank also would i need a half inch return im going to run a pump a bit bigger then i need rite now im close to 450 hp on the engine and 150 shot of nitrous
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Old Mar 13, 2010 | 10:52 PM
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Re: 1/2 fuel lines

I'm running 1/2" hard line to -8AN braided. I sumped my tank though with the return line going in to the tank up high but not completely on top.
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 05:50 PM
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Re: 1/2 fuel lines

not the factory pickup i added an #8 to the back of the tank and added a #8 right beside the filler neck for return
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Old Mar 17, 2010 | 08:18 AM
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Re: 1/2 fuel lines

can you if you have a mechanical pump just run a disturbution block off the pump one for the carb the other for the nos?
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Old Mar 17, 2010 | 09:30 PM
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Re: 1/2 fuel lines

very doubtful that any mechanical pump will supply enough fuel volume for both the nitrous and carb.
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 01:35 PM
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Re: 1/2 fuel lines

Originally Posted by mw66nova
very doubtful that any mechanical pump will supply enough fuel volume for both the nitrous and carb.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/RPU-1600/
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 04:20 PM
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Re: 1/2 fuel lines

Originally Posted by 83 Crossfire TA
i know of nobody running that particular pump with any real success.
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