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Old 12-14-2009, 08:17 AM
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nice job Brad!
 
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Look good! Glad you got your flow issues figured out
 
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Very good setup.
I have a question though, and it seems like most people do this.
Why did oyu use the cheap worm clamps instead of the correct high pressure fuel clamps. They are not much more money, and they are a way better seal. No matter what the pressure, If its dealing with fuel, I always use a tbolt 360* style clamp. And they dont strip out like the smaller diameter clamps when you try and tighten them.
Im just always concerned about fuel related items. Watch them and make sure they do not leak after a while.

 
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I used the wrom gear clamps as just some back up for the push-lock fittings.

Yes the the fuel inj clamps are the way to go!
 
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Nice job, Brad. I'm still thinking of doing this one day.
 
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Nice job, Brad. I'm still thinking of doing this one day.

Thanks for the compliments guys!

Roland I will be ready for some warm weather about feb if you want to do it then I will give you a hand.
 
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Old 12-19-2009, 02:35 PM
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I had a little time to make up a bracket for the regulator.



Results after driving a week to work!More power through the RPM range.Smoother and quieter running engine.I don't have to turn up the radio as loud,thats how I know.

As soon as I tow with this set up I will post up the results.
 
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Looks great Brad!! I really like the looks of those crimped fittings!! I'm on board for one! cept I want a fuel lab FPR
 
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Originally Posted by UNTAMND
Very good setup.
I have a question though, and it seems like most people do this.
Why did oyu use the cheap worm clamps instead of the correct high pressure fuel clamps. They are not much more money, and they are a way better seal. No matter what the pressure, If its dealing with fuel, I always use a tbolt 360* style clamp. And they dont strip out like the smaller diameter clamps when you try and tighten them.
Im just always concerned about fuel related items. Watch them and make sure they do not leak after a while.

Why have I never seen these clamps before

Where can I get them???
 
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Old 12-19-2009, 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by weekendwarriorfsw32
Why have I never seen these clamps before

Where can I get them???
Those are the clamps Dan used years ago on his DIY Crossover setup. I used them on my setup before I went full RR Where you been
 
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i get mine at Napa..but thats a good price in that link though...
 
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I'm confused on which lines you have connected to your regulator??? Can you list out which fuel lines are connected to the regulator and where please. And what was the thinking on putting the gauge on the right side of the regulator vs using the port on the regulator designed for that? Just curious and always ready to learn different ways of doing it.
 
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Originally Posted by losfinch
I'm confused on which lines you have connected to your regulator??? Can you list out which fuel lines are connected to the regulator and where please. And what was the thinking on putting the gauge on the right side of the regulator vs using the port on the regulator designed for that? Just curious and always ready to learn different ways of doing it.
The lines from the front of the heads(driver and pass side)connect to the regulator.I fead the heads from the rear of the heads and returned from the front.

I have the gauge inline because the regulator didn't have the port for a gauge.
 
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Old 12-20-2009, 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by beanhead6D5
TI have the gauge inline because the regulator didn't have the port for a gauge.
Ok, thanks for explaining. Which Aeromotive regulator did you use then? Must not have been the A10006 which is so common it seems for RR kits, etc.
 


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