04-23-2004, 07:22 PM | #1 |
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fuel line question
What size is a coper fuel from gas tank to carb? Im using a blaser gas tank and its feeding a thersty 350 V8. Thanks in advance.
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04-23-2004, 07:31 PM | #2 |
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I think it's 5/16.
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04-23-2004, 07:52 PM | #3 |
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actually i believe 6cyl trucks had 5/16 and V8equipped trucks came with 3/8
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04-23-2004, 08:43 PM | #4 |
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2bbl small blocks got 5/16, all inlines. 5/16, all V-6 3/8, all 4 bbl small blocks 3/8, and all big blocks got 3/8.
I'm sure there are some odd ball trucks out there, but this is pretty much the rule. |
04-23-2004, 10:10 PM | #5 |
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copper?
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04-23-2004, 10:13 PM | #6 |
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use something other than the stock line to feed a healthy motor even if it is 3/8 the stock sending unit brings the line at a 90 degree elbow and the line cant flow. im running the stock 3/8 line from the tank in the cab and it starves for fuel above 5500 with the victor jr on there. gotta go to a fuel cell and run -8 to the elec pump
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04-23-2004, 11:16 PM | #7 |
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3/8 line is plenty for a street bound sb(stock or hopped).i run a cell in the longhorn, with 8 an fittings reduced to 6 an, & run 3/8 steel line to the front(stock pump). my 1st run of the season was after work today.......6800 rpms for the 1st 4 gears didnt starve that 383 for fuel. crazyL
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04-24-2004, 01:12 AM | #8 |
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Do not use copper tubing, a lot of the new fuels and additives will not like the copper. The steel line is a lot more durable and not nearly as soft.
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04-24-2004, 05:49 AM | #9 |
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i agree ,,,go with steel ....
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04-24-2004, 12:27 PM | #10 |
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ty guys I ment steel pipes
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04-24-2004, 12:27 PM | #11 |
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ty guys I ment steel pipes
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04-24-2004, 12:27 PM | #12 |
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ty guys I ment steel pipes
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04-24-2004, 12:28 PM | #13 |
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i dont know how I got 2 post of the same?????
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04-24-2004, 12:56 PM | #15 |
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I am running 3/8 aluminum, much easier to bend than steel. I am running an electric inline pump and inline fuel filter. At those locations I use steel braided Russell size 6 fuel line that I get at the local speed shop.
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04-25-2004, 12:17 AM | #16 |
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John...that is actually what I ment....dunno what I was thinking...heck, i don't even remember typing that.
Thanks for pointing that out. |
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