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Anyone know what kind of fitting it takes to convert the stock fuel line to braided line?
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Yeah. Earls (or fleabay equivalent if you're on a budget) econo-fit hose clamp fittings. You'll get the cool (somewhat) look without the awesome function... lolNo build thread.
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Just go to mopac. They have everything u needLast edited by steveo1502; 08-19-2013, 08:06 PM.Comment
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What do i ask for as in name of the fitting, isnt the stock line metal?Comment
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The issue with converting your fuel lines to braided is that the OEM metal underbody fuel lines, and the fuel rail/FPR are hose fittings (its a pipe lol). So you cannot use standard AN fittings (or any fittings at all for that matter) to do this.
What you need is stainless braid hose with a rubber underlay, and EFI hose clamps. As for the size, the hose size needed is metric 8mm, but 5/16" hose works. Everyone sells them, no fittings needed.Comment
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What lines are you changing? The engine bay? The metal frame lines? There isn't much of a point to convert unless your upgrading the fuel system. I would start looking on websites like jegs, summit racing etc and see what fittings there are and get an idea of things because it sounds like your unsure exactly what an -an fitting is or how it works, once you get the basic concept you can understand what you need.
If your converting lines just for looks your going to make a mess going from hardlines to soft lines to -an etc“Hey, come on, its a car right? No. It’s a symbol of your history, its a thread of continuity from which you came to where you are. It’s important that you don’t want to forget who you are.” -Dr.Phil in "Love the Beast"Comment
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I have a tomei fuel rail and fpr that I want to put in swapping the existing stock lines to -an fittings and braided lines.Comment
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Way I see it you have two options, now that you say you have a tomei rail.
Option 1 - Do as I had said earlier for an OEM setup, but screw AN-hose barb fittings into the rail and FPR instead:
Option 2 - use AN hose and fitting, which will yield the same result, but will require you to convert pretty much everything to AN. (fuel filter, all the lines, OEM fuel lines and fuel tank will have to be compatible. This is much more expensive and time consuming.
I would recommend to do option 1 with what you have right now, unless you are going to have a fully built fuel system, with a fuel cell, external pump, surge tank and the whole nine yards, it is pointless to use AN hose and fittings.Comment
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Option 1 would be the best. But i need the bling factor lol just i dont think it will look good with stock like hose being split to both ends of the rail and then having the return stock hose.Originally posted by R32-90 View PostWay I see it you have two options, now that you say you have a tomei rail.
Option 1 - Do as I had said earlier for an OEM setup, but screw AN-hose barb fittings into the rail and FPR instead:
Option 2 - use AN hose and fitting, which will yield the same result, but will require you to convert pretty much everything to AN. (fuel filter, all the lines, OEM fuel lines and fuel tank will have to be compatible. This is much more expensive and time consuming.
I would recommend to do option 1 with what you have right now, unless you are going to have a fully built fuel system, with a fuel cell, external pump, surge tank and the whole nine yards, it is pointless to use AN hose and fittings.Comment
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Where can i get option 1 ?Comment
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Last edited by Bruizer; 09-11-2013, 08:13 PM.No build thread.
1991 nissan
El terror
"Built not bought" sooner or later = "broken not running"Comment
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I never mentioned stock rail.......Comment
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