Fuel line questions
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Fuel line questions
I'm trying to figure out the best way to get fuel to my engine. I'm running the ls1 intake and rail. I've got the vette filter and I'd like to mount it where the factory third gen filter is located.
What i would like to do is mate a plastic quick connect piece to the factory metal line so the filter pops on and off just like the vette does from the factory. Has anyone done this?
I don't mind using adapter fittings if it's easier or cheaper but I don't have a clue what I'd need.
I also need to figure out how to get from the under hood supply line to the rail.
What i would like to do is mate a plastic quick connect piece to the factory metal line so the filter pops on and off just like the vette does from the factory. Has anyone done this?
I don't mind using adapter fittings if it's easier or cheaper but I don't have a clue what I'd need.
I also need to figure out how to get from the under hood supply line to the rail.
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Re: Fuel line questions
I'm trying to figure out the best way to get fuel to my engine. I'm running the ls1 intake and rail. I've got the vette filter and I'd like to mount it where the factory third gen filter is located.
What i would like to do is mate a plastic quick connect piece to the factory metal line so the filter pops on and off just like the vette does from the factory. Has anyone done this?
I don't mind using adapter fittings if it's easier or cheaper but I don't have a clue what I'd need.
I also need to figure out how to get from the under hood supply line to the rail.
What i would like to do is mate a plastic quick connect piece to the factory metal line so the filter pops on and off just like the vette does from the factory. Has anyone done this?
I don't mind using adapter fittings if it's easier or cheaper but I don't have a clue what I'd need.
I also need to figure out how to get from the under hood supply line to the rail.
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Re: Fuel line questions
i was tossing around the same idea, for the cost off an fittings.. etc. i just bit the bullet and ordered the hawks midnight series regulator that installs in the engine bay with the factory lines
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I'm thinking I can cut and flare the factory hard line and use the quick connect repair lines and come out way cheaper. I guess we'll see, that's what I'm trying anyway.
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Re: Fuel line questions
Finding info on fittings must be like a secret or something. By far the hardest info to find imo. Whatever you, do post up some pics with what you used when you're done.
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Re: Fuel line questions
This is what I did on my LT1 install. All Russell fittings. Filter is a wix 33484. Of course I ran all new hard lines but you should be able to splice the existing lines.
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Re: Fuel line questions
This is what it looks like. Yours will be different since you'll probably use the Corvette fuel filter but this gives you ideas what can be done. No need to have soft line down by the road under the car if you take time to shape some fuel lines.
The 5/16" return line is same idea but you'll need to go to the Russell website to figure out the part numbers.
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Re: Fuel line questions
I ended up with vette filter and new russel fuel line with russel fittings going to the engine.
Pre filter is just flared factory hard line with clamped on rubber fuel injection hose to filter for right now.
Pre filter is just flared factory hard line with clamped on rubber fuel injection hose to filter for right now.
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