In light of replacing many other parts on my 460, I would like to install black or silver braided fuel lines...just to dress up the engine bay a bit.

1975 460ci

Questions:
Any brands that I should focus on?
Brands to stay away from?
Are they sold in premade lengths with the correct fittings or are the generic?
Anything other concerns I should have using braided fuel lines?

Thanks.

 

Mostly generic.

for stainless braided I try to stay away from cheap hose, it's HARD to work with. Aeroquip makes excellent hose IMHO.

Do use Summit or Jegs brand fittings with no issues. Basically the hose IS the main issue, it's worth the money to not skimp on that but the fittings are a lot more forgiving.

As to premade lengths... If you have a speed shop near you they can probably make them for you but no you can't just order them that I know of.

 

Good to know! Thanks.

So, what is involved in making them? I assume it is just a matter of cutting them to the correct length and then installing the correct fittings?

How about specific tools that I would need to do this? Is there a tool kit for this application?

Thanks for the input.

 

you got the basic idea.

Tools are basic although if you buy the alum wrenches for them you won't have as much issues with scratching the fittings. I just use regular wrenches and try to be careful

As to cutting. use a hacksaw with the finest blade you can find (highest tooth count)

You have to tape the part you want to cut, I use electrical tape mostly, but packing tape with the little nylon strands works great too. put it centered over where you want to cut, make your cut then do NOT remove it until RIGHT before you begin to assemble the fitting or the braiding frays and you can't get it into the fitting.

Also lightly coat the fitting with a little vasoline before assembly makes it so much easier

 

Resurrecting my old thread -

What about AN size? How do I determine what size is correct for my use?

Thanks.

 

take the - number and divide by 16.

-6/16= 3/8"
-8/16 = 1/2"
-10/16 = 5/8"
-16/16 = 1" and etc


Most builds will be fine with -6 or -8 but that will greatly depend on engine size, rpm and intended use. You dont give specs on your build but the stock mechanical fuel pump should take -6 in with just a hose clamp and -6 out to the carb with an npt male fitting.

 

Thanks for the info -

460
Fuel pump: Electric - 5.5-9 psi
Heads: D3VE ported exhaust
Cams: Stock
Intake manifold: Edelbrock Performer
Edelbrock 750 cfm carb.
RPM: - up to 5000 rpm.
Use - hauling/towing/fun

 

Most electric pumps will have female threads for AN adapters.

use something like this at the pump:
JEGS Performance Products 100540 JEGS AN Fuel Pump Fittings

then connect to that fitting with something like this and your length of hose:
JEGS Performance Products 100001 JEGS AN Hose End Fittings - Blue/Red

You will need similar fittings for both sides of your regulator and then something like this for your carb fitting:
JEGS Performance Products 100515 JEGS Carburetor Fuel Line Banjo Fittings


As you can see you will quickly drop $100 for a hand full of fittings and some hose.

 

I used Edelbrock fuel lines. They look great and you can get them assembled in a variety of lengths. That way you don't have to worry about putting them together.

 

at probably twice the cost...


braided hose and AN fittings are not difficult to put together.

 

I don't recall cost being a constraint. He asked for options, I offered one. I didn't realize it was coming out of your pocket.

 

Cost is always a constraint. Whether it be my pocket, the OPs or yours.

 

Well, lets just say I am not exactly rolling in cash. If I am going to benefit from using Edelbrock fuel lines compared to making them, I would not shut out the idea. But, I also like the idea of making my own to fit my needs. As long as I am not going to experience a major sacrifice, I would tend to lean towards making them myself.

Thanks for offering both options -