fuel delivery fix
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From: Columbia, MO
Originally Posted by PSNut
I used SS braided line(racing stuff for any fuel)
-6AN size(nominal 3/8" ID) with 350F heat handling and real high pressure. Looks REAL nice...doesn't rust. I got the swivel fittings making it easier to run line and set up in the tight valley space. The external reg gives precise control of FP.
I'll have some pictures for everyone soon.
Nut
-6AN size(nominal 3/8" ID) with 350F heat handling and real high pressure. Looks REAL nice...doesn't rust. I got the swivel fittings making it easier to run line and set up in the tight valley space. The external reg gives precise control of FP.
I'll have some pictures for everyone soon.
Nut
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From: Coal Valley, Illinois
Originally Posted by PSNut
Kwik's design is effective and cheap...probably less than $75.
My design allows enough head room to grow into down the road if i want to upgrade to bigger injectors. I used SS braided line(racing stuff for any fuel)
-6AN size(nominal 3/8" ID) with 350F heat handling and real high pressure. Looks REAL nice...doesn't rust. I got the swivel fittings making it easier to run line and set up in the tight valley space. The external reg gives precise control of FP.
I'll have some pictures for everyone soon.
Nut
My design allows enough head room to grow into down the road if i want to upgrade to bigger injectors. I used SS braided line(racing stuff for any fuel)
-6AN size(nominal 3/8" ID) with 350F heat handling and real high pressure. Looks REAL nice...doesn't rust. I got the swivel fittings making it easier to run line and set up in the tight valley space. The external reg gives precise control of FP.
I'll have some pictures for everyone soon.
Nut
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From: New Hampshire
Some pics
I used Jeg's -6AN SS braided fuel line and their matching black swivel fittings.
Real nice looking stuff. The adapters are blue. I combined Kwik's and Diesel Innovations design/installation instructions. Made measurement/plannig routing less tedious. I also added heat shield sleeve over the line where it came close to the exhaust/turbo( $15/3ft at local performance shop).This guy wanted
$6.50/ft for equivalent fuel line.Jeg's was $36/10ft! I'll take it!
Nut
Real nice looking stuff. The adapters are blue. I combined Kwik's and Diesel Innovations design/installation instructions. Made measurement/plannig routing less tedious. I also added heat shield sleeve over the line where it came close to the exhaust/turbo( $15/3ft at local performance shop).This guy wanted
$6.50/ft for equivalent fuel line.Jeg's was $36/10ft! I'll take it!
Nut
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So how exactly do those swivel fittings from Jegs work? Do you just cut the hose to length, push the hose in, and tighten down the nut on the fitting? Kind of like a compression fitting?
A couple other questions. Did you modify the fittings on the factory fuel bowl? And how did you tie into the factory return line?
That stainless braid does look good!!
A couple other questions. Did you modify the fittings on the factory fuel bowl? And how did you tie into the factory return line?
That stainless braid does look good!!
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Originally Posted by Kwikkordead
That is some nice looking work there PSNut.
http://www.russellperformance.com/
This line is trickle down technology from the military/aerospace,like so much of everything,and is heavily used in racing. The fittings can be reused and are expensive. Double the price if u need a hose end that's bent say 45 or 90 degrees compared to straight stuff.
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Originally Posted by jtharvey
So how exactly do those swivel fittings from Jegs work? Do you just cut the hose to length, push the hose in, and tighten down the nut on the fitting? Kind of like a compression fitting?
A couple other questions. Did you modify the fittings on the factory fuel bowl? And how did you tie into the factory return line?
That stainless braid does look good!!
A couple other questions. Did you modify the fittings on the factory fuel bowl? And how did you tie into the factory return line?
That stainless braid does look good!!
braid nut u just installed...it's actually pretty easy once u get the hang of it.
WOW i love the looks of that line! The flow thru screw compresses against the rubber line and the outer nut. Awesme seal!. The swivel joint just swivels 360 degrees to make install easy. Using oil to lube the inside of the hose helps screwing in the flow thru screw. They also make special fitting wrenches so u won't scratch up the hose end nuts. Watch that SS braid you'll draw blood working with the hose the first time.
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Last edited by PSNut; Jan 23, 2006 at 09:05 PM. Reason: correction
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I was looking at the Diesel Innovation directions like you said. Would you mind posting a part list of the fittings and everything? Sorry for the dumb request but as I've said before this mod freaks me a little bit and all the info I can obtain will get me to eventually give it a shot.
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Orezona...i have the luxury of time because i have another commute vehicle...less stress and plenty of answers to questions at the FTE site.
I bought some stuby open end combo metric wrenches for the tight spots.
Think it thru and u won't have any problems...just talkes planning AND patience(my one weak point).
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I bought some stuby open end combo metric wrenches for the tight spots.
Think it thru and u won't have any problems...just talkes planning AND patience(my one weak point).
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From: New Hampshire
Originally Posted by Craven
if its 5/16" I've already got one.
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Originally Posted by jtharvey
Are you at all concerned with air being trapped in the factory fuel filter bowl near the top?
a convenient mount spot for the return line from their reg. It disables the stock reg and seals it off. Different mounting style.