TBI Throttle Body Injection discussion and questions. L03/CFI tech and other performance enhancements.

Rubber Fuel Line Hose at filter OK?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 9, 2009 | 12:43 PM
  #1  
CYARS92's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 819
Likes: 0
From: Various barns
Car: 92 Camaro RS, 72 Camaro SS
Engine: 305TBI, til it pukes
Transmission: Auto
Rubber Fuel Line Hose at filter OK?

As expected, my fuel filter was a rusted mess when I went to replace it. I ended up cutting the line on either side of it.

With only 9-13 PSI, is it alright to use standard rubber fuel line hose the rest of the summer until I get under there and replace all the lines with original ones?

Were talking about 5-8" max on either side of the filter.
Reply
Old Jul 9, 2009 | 01:47 PM
  #2  
RFmaster's Avatar
Supreme Member
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 1,873
Likes: 0
From: OC CA
Car: 75 Beast
Engine: 383 +EBL Flash
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 4.11 with 33"
Re: Rubber Fuel Line Hose at filter OK?

SAE 30R7 is rated up to 50 PSI working fuel pressure (for sizes under 3/8"), but a safer choice would be SAE 30R9 hose good up to 150 PSI.
TBI runs at about 15-20 PSI at filter. Just be aware that it is common to install TPI pumps in place of TBI rated pumps. TPI can push pressure well above 50 PSI when deadheaded.

//RF
Reply
Old Jul 12, 2009 | 08:05 PM
  #3  
vt89rs's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 26
Likes: 0
From: Essex Vermont
Car: 89 Camaro RS, 79 Camaro z28
Engine: 385 stroker
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.23 posi borg warner
Re: Rubber Fuel Line Hose at filter OK?

I’ve had to do this to a few of my cars being in Vermont. Winters suck, anyway, ya just go get the rubber fuel hose that's meant for fuel injection, because it does make a difference. I’ve blown apart regular rubber hose before and it's not fun
Reply
Old Jul 15, 2009 | 12:44 PM
  #4  
regal301's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 449
Likes: 0
From: RHODE ISLAND
Car: 1988 iroc-z
Engine: 350 Vortec TPI
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 3.73 4th gen Torsen 10bolt
Re: Rubber Fuel Line Hose at filter OK?

same here losts of rusty lines in my area,use fuel injection hose. also i double up the clamps.

Last edited by regal301; Jul 17, 2009 at 06:56 PM.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Frozer!!!
Camaros for Sale
35
Jan 19, 2024 04:55 PM
1992 Trans Am
History / Originality
27
May 10, 2023 07:19 PM
theshackle
Tech / General Engine
4
Mar 5, 2017 06:37 PM
Andrew6.688
TPI
10
Dec 13, 2015 10:59 AM
AkDrifted
Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
6
Aug 17, 2015 07:45 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:12 PM.