so when i converted from a 4cyl to a v8, i went to carbed cause it was easier, but for fuel line i went cheap for a temp. set up, used rubber hose all the way up, haha
well now its time to fix it before the car is back on the road, any suggestions as what to used? dont want to spend too much $$$ if i dont have to, but would like it to be done right
im running an electric out of tank pump if that fact is needed
I saw in 5.0 mustang that some company now makes stainless steel replica fuel lines for a fox body all pre bent as it came from Ford. Not sure how much, but I think was in one of the last 3 or 4 issues in their new products area. Might be a place to start.
yaa i think i want to go braided tho, i fucked up and took the old fuel line off when i could have just used it i think, or i could have even used the one from my old 85
Push lock line is another option for you . It's cheaper than braided and easier to assemble . The fittings just push in and do not come out . The line is made of a high pressure rubber and is rated @ 250 psi . More than enough for your application . My advice is to do a -8 feed with a -6 return of the regulator . Having a return will keep your fuel cooler and make your expensive fuel pump last longer .
Buy a 25' roll of 3/8" steel tubing from Summit for around $25.00. Buy a good double flaring kit and a good tubing bender and make it yourself. When your done you will have the tools to make more lines down the road. Vacume lines, brake lines, etc. The line comes bent in a spiral like they wrapped it around a barrel. I just unroll it and flatten it out. Cut to fit and flare the ends for either a rubber line or flare fittings. Depending on what I am doing. I usually make the bends first before I flare. The steel tubing comes in all different sizes. This is what I did on my car. You can buyb the tools for around $50.00 to get you started.
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337 C.I.D.
390 R.W.H.P.
362 R.W.T.Q
11.44@120 in the 1/4
7.35@ 95 in the 1/8
1.60-60'
N.A.
1988 L.X. Hatch 5.0L 5-Speed, 85,000 original miles
Buy a 25' roll of 3/8" steel tubing from Summit for around $25.00. Buy a good double flaring kit and a good tubing bender and make it yourself. When your done you will have the tools to make more lines down the road. Vacume lines, brake lines, etc. The line comes bent in a spiral like they wrapped it around a barrel. I just unroll it and flatten it out. Cut to fit and flare the ends for either a rubber line or flare fittings. Depending on what I am doing. I usually make the bends first before I flare. The steel tubing comes in all different sizes. This is what I did on my car. You can buyb the tools for around $50.00 to get you started.
that sounds like a good set up, i already have a tubing bender and the flaring kit from when i redid my brake lines, thanks for the idea
337 C.I.D.
390 R.W.H.P.
362 R.W.T.Q
11.44@120 in the 1/4
7.35@ 95 in the 1/8
1.60-60'
N.A.
1988 L.X. Hatch 5.0L 5-Speed, 85,000 original miles
