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pappy 2 · 02-25-2018, 02:38 PM

Have any of you used aluminum fuel line, if so any negative issues? Was thinking of using the aluminum line for my return and nicop for the supply.
Also looking for nylon dual line clamps or retainers for the fuel lines. Saw some, I would like to use, while browsing on the internet a while back, but cant remember the name or web site.

Thank in advance for your replies.

**HO455** · 02-25-2018, 08:04 PM

The only thing I will say is aluminum will fail sooner than other materials from stress and vibration. I would never use it on the actual engine itself and if on the frame it would have to be well secured from vibration or any kind of flexing. It doesn't take much to wear a hole in it so chafe protection is important. As of several years ago it was legal to use in the NHRA. One other thing to be aware of is that lots of it is only rated for 25psi so if you planning on an LS you would be needing to make sure of the psi rating before purchasing it.

**A1971Blazer** · 02-26-2018, 08:44 AM

aluminum fuel line tubing...3/8" diameter with .070 wall...... is rated at over 1400 psi.....as long as it's not rubbing anywhere and chafing it works just fine

02-25-2018, 02:38 PM	#1
pappy 2 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: ord, NE. Posts: 99	fuel line Have any of you used aluminum fuel line, if so any negative issues? Was thinking of using the aluminum line for my return and nicop for the supply. Also looking for nylon dual line clamps or retainers for the fuel lines. Saw some, I would like to use, while browsing on the internet a while back, but cant remember the name or web site. Thank in advance for your replies.

02-25-2018, 08:04 PM	#2
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,350	Re: fuel line The only thing I will say is aluminum will fail sooner than other materials from stress and vibration. I would never use it on the actual engine itself and if on the frame it would have to be well secured from vibration or any kind of flexing. It doesn't take much to wear a hole in it so chafe protection is important. As of several years ago it was legal to use in the NHRA. One other thing to be aware of is that lots of it is only rated for 25psi so if you planning on an LS you would be needing to make sure of the psi rating before purchasing it. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

02-26-2018, 08:44 AM	#3
A1971Blazer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 2,198	Re: fuel line aluminum fuel line tubing...3/8" diameter with .070 wall...... is rated at over 1400 psi.....as long as it's not rubbing anywhere and chafing it works just fine __________________ 1967 C10 Step side 1968 C10 Step side 1970 Chevrolet K/5 Blazer 1972 Chevrolet K/5 Blazer .............

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