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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 10:42 PM
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running fuel lines for a 5.7

i have a tank and thats it. can i use high pressure fuel/transmission line along the frame up to the tbi?

i think i should say i have never done this kinda work on my truck. this is a first for me.

any and all help would be great. would like to get it going before it gets real cold out

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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 10:44 PM
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Car: 1984 Z28 Hardtop
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Axle/Gears: 3.54 Dana 44
Re: running fuel lines for a 5.7

You could, but I wouldn't want to run that much soft line.
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Old Nov 1, 2008 | 07:28 AM
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Re: running fuel lines for a 5.7

really? if it needs to be hard line where can i get the roll of it? some kinda bending tool?

thanks for the help
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Old Nov 1, 2008 | 10:21 AM
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From: Mercedes Norte, Heredia, Costa Rica
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Re: running fuel lines for a 5.7

Should be able to get it at any parts store.
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 08:13 AM
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Re: running fuel lines for a 5.7

ok thanks. what would be good to get for a fuel pump and filter assembly?

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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 10:15 AM
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Re: running fuel lines for a 5.7

Stock should be fine.
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 10:20 AM
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Re: running fuel lines for a 5.7

i plan to work on the motor a bit to. like a cam,intake and some other basic upgrades. stock still good?
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 10:51 AM
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Re: running fuel lines for a 5.7

walbro 190 or stock delco TPI pump. Ebay?
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 11:19 AM
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Re: running fuel lines for a 5.7

i was just hoping for a one shot deal. know what i mean? makes sure it good for the motor now and after i add the upgrades
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 01:28 PM
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Re: running fuel lines for a 5.7

Summit sells their own brand of fuel lines. you can get everything there.
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