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Old Oct 27, 2009 | 05:58 PM
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Low cost fuel return kit?

I read about an easy mod to eliminate the fuel rail dead-end by installing a bypass and regulated return. So I went to the ITP website and choked when I saw they wanted $570 for a few pre-bent fuel lines, fittings, and a pressure regulator. Highway robbery.

But I'm too lazy to build a kit myself (or maybe I'm not depending on the feedback here). I figure there has to be a kit out there for around $200. What are my options?
 
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Old Oct 27, 2009 | 06:07 PM
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Here is what you need $139

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Old Oct 27, 2009 | 07:01 PM
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Here's another option (the one I'm currently running). It's a real regulated return (like the ~$600 ITP version with less "bling"):
Dino Fuel Alternatives | Product Detail

They also have just the cross-over as well for about $80 less, but getting a RR for $200 is a steal, IMHO. Here's a link to that one:
Dino Fuel Alternatives | Product Detail
 
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Old Oct 27, 2009 | 07:13 PM
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The one that Clay has also bumps up the FP but I don't think that it is adjustable though
 
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Old Oct 27, 2009 | 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Izzy351
Here's another option (the one I'm currently running). It's a real regulated return (like the ~$600 ITP version with less "bling"):
Dino Fuel Alternatives | Product Detail

They also have just the cross-over as well for about $80 less, but getting a RR for $200 is a steal, IMHO. Here's a link to that one:
Dino Fuel Alternatives | Product Detail
X2! I love my DFA kit!
 
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Old Oct 27, 2009 | 11:42 PM
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Wow! Thanks for the quick replies! Any more suggestions are welcome. Glad to know my $200 figure was reasonable.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2009 | 12:06 AM
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DFA for me as well. Easy to install , basic set up that works.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2009 | 08:15 AM
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I have used the push-loc fittings on 160psi air before, but the 65psi fuel kinda worrys me a little. Also is the hose diesel rated, I dont even know how to tell anyway, but im just a little concerned. Im sure it is all researched and all, but wow.

So all those kits are doing is connecting the drivers rear head port (little further back then the intake plenum) all the way to the front pass head port. Its basically doing the same thing as the HPX crossover line, only for fuel. (on the non return model)
 
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I made my own, ...........uhhhh, in fact, I'm the one that came up with that idea and they, (with my blessing) copied it and marketed it.
The only difference is that I fed both heads from the rear so that any air bubbles would travel up the slightly inclined fuel rail to the front of the engine and out through the oriface to the fuel return line. It's been nearly five years now and it is still working flawlessly for me.
 
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