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Old Mar 11, 2010 | 10:55 PM
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Re: TPI fuel rail mod

Wow, nevermind. I read your previous post wrong. Thanks for all the help man! I'll post pics and give you all the cred when i get this done.
Just another question, can the adaptors spin freely in order to tighten up to the fuel rail hardline? If you know what I mean, like on the metal line, the male end can spin freely on the line in order to get tight with the fuel rail hard line..
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Old Mar 12, 2010 | 03:59 AM
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Re: TPI fuel rail mod

You screw the adapters in first, the hose ends have swivel ends, they spin freely until they are tight. The B-nut on the hose end is essentially the same as the flare nut on the original tubing.
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Old Mar 12, 2010 | 08:20 AM
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Re: TPI fuel rail mod

Great thanks for the answer. So twin turbo, a local has fuel lines I can have, so he saved my ***. But I think to add some flare under the hood to go with my powdercoated intake and chrome valve covers, I may do these braided fuel lines with black and bare aluminum fittings. I will start a thread and post pics of the progress whenever I start.

Thanks for all the help guys
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Old Mar 13, 2010 | 10:42 PM
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Re: TPI fuel rail mod

Well, I finished my rails. For those that want to tap them, go ahead, it's pretty easy! Here are a pew pics of it. All that's left is a good polish before final assembly on the car.

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I'm still considering the rear feed and return, but a little farther down the road.

Scott.
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 12:23 AM
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Re: TPI fuel rail mod

So I found just the stock hard lines, now question, what about the orings on the feed and return lines, can I just replace them with normal 5/8" and 1/4" orings, or do they need to be a special type? If the sizes are incorrect, please let me know.
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 10:40 AM
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Re: TPI fuel rail mod

You can get the correct O-rings at the auto parts store, per application.
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Old Apr 5, 2010 | 09:17 AM
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Re: TPI fuel rail mod

I modified my fuel rail for the rear in/exit and it turned out great. I used fittings from street & performance and earl's super stock hose/ends to attach to the hard lines.

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Old May 3, 2010 | 08:16 PM
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Re: TPI fuel rail mod

Originally Posted by bingo
Does anyone have a link to a site or pics on how to modify TPI rails for rear exit? I know street & performance offers this, but I was looking for something cheaper. I know this can be done I just don't know what I need to do. Pics would help if anyone has them.
I reversed the rail by simply turning it backwards.

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Old Oct 24, 2010 | 10:45 AM
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Re: TPI fuel rail mod

I just disassembled a complete TPI fuel rail and planning to run fuel lines with -6 AN lines, so I am also interested in this kind of modification.

I pulled the hard return line from the bottom of the regulator and I see no threads there. It seems that I have to drill the thread for the -6 AN fitting there. Am I right?

The other question is that how should I remove the feed hard line from the front of the fuel line?
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Old Oct 25, 2010 | 07:55 AM
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Re: TPI fuel rail mod

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It seems that I have to drill the thread for the -6 AN fitting there. Am I right?
Yes, either drill and tap or buy the bolt-in fitting from street & performance. (There are pictures above of both options)

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The other question is that how should I remove the feed hard line from the front of the fuel line?
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Old Oct 25, 2010 | 08:32 AM
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Re: TPI fuel rail mod

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sawzall
You mean to cut the hard feed line right at the front of the fuel rail and drill the thread in for the AN fitting?
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Old Oct 25, 2010 | 09:15 AM
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Re: TPI fuel rail mod

Yes, that will work.
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Old Oct 25, 2010 | 10:10 AM
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Re: TPI fuel rail mod

Okay, thanks. I'll do it this way.
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