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Old Jun 24, 2012 | 09:12 PM
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I guarantee the end of that fitting that goes into the head is not 5/16". It is 1/8" NPT that goes into the head itself.

The end that connects to the stock fuel lines might be 5/16" because of the o-ring seal that is there, or the Vibralock fitting as it is called.
 
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Old Jun 24, 2012 | 09:15 PM
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the vibralock fitting is 5/16ths to 1/8ths
 
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Old Jun 24, 2012 | 09:17 PM
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yea thats the one has anyone found a good place to get a fitting that goes from 1/8" npt to 3/8" flare?
 
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Old Jun 24, 2012 | 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by rodneywar
the vibralock fitting is 5/16ths to 1/8ths
Correct, but the fuel lines are 1/4" and the port in the head is 1/8" NPT.
 
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Old Jun 24, 2012 | 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by mjonesjr
Correct, but the fuel lines are 1/4" and the port in the head is 1/8" NPT.
that is correct as well i just filled in the blank area between the fuel line and head for you if you get my drift
 
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Old Jun 24, 2012 | 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by 96ford250
yea thats the one has anyone found a good place to get a fitting that goes from 1/8" npt to 3/8" flare?
Why not get a fitting that is 1/8" NPT x 6AN if you want to use 3/8"? 6AN is 3/8". Then use AN fittings which seal better than flaring tubing.
 
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Old Jun 24, 2012 | 09:25 PM
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AN gets expensive though doesnt it?

Im looking for this fitting but not in a 10 pack

https://www.grainger.com/Grainger/PA...-Degrees-5WRX3
 
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Old Jun 24, 2012 | 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by mjonesjr
Why not get a fitting that is 1/8" NPT x 6AN if you want to use 3/8"? 6AN is 3/8". Then use AN fittings which seal better than flaring tubing.
thats what i did for both sides works really well and easier to adjust it for clearance from the turbo
 
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Old Jun 24, 2012 | 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by 96ford250
AN gets expensive though doesnt it?

Im looking for this fitting but not in a 10 pack

https://www.grainger.com/Grainger/PA...-Degrees-5WRX3
You wont be able to use a 90* fitting. You won't be able to turn it out without hitting.

AN fittings are not that expensive. I'm running all Summit Racing branded AN fittings and they are at most $7 a fitting. Most of the fittings I used were around $3-$4 each.

You will need a 45* fitting on the driver side head.
 
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Old Jun 24, 2012 | 09:28 PM
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any local hydraulic shop will have the an fittings you need and wasn't expensive for me it cost 35 dollars for 6 fittings total
 
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Old Jun 24, 2012 | 09:32 PM
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I need steel AN fittings right? or is the aluminum ones just fine
 
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Old Jun 24, 2012 | 09:36 PM
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i used the steel ones and yea i would think the aluminum ones would be fine as well
 
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So say 2 of these then just run AN line?

Fragola Performance Systems 482362 - Fragola Performance Systems AN to Pipe Thread Fittings - Overview - SummitRacing.com
 
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Old Jun 24, 2012 | 09:40 PM
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yup 12345678
 
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Old Jun 24, 2012 | 09:41 PM
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i added a 45 degree an to an fitting to help keep the lines closer to the heads
 
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