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Old 12-20-2014, 08:13 PM   #1
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Tank Install Questions

I have what seems like a silly question.....but I'm going to ask anyway.

Is this the proper direction the tank should be facing? I always thought the pump and sump should face the rear so that gravity would push the gas towards it while driving??? Am I over thinking this?





Also, where are you guys purchasing your 3/8" EFI fuel line? How many feet did you purchase/need to route everything? Are you running a solid line at the firewall or rubber all the way to the rail? What additional fittings did you need and what size? I ordered this kit and just curious what I need now for the tank to the regulator and then the regulator to the fuel rail. Thanks

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Old 12-20-2014, 11:16 PM   #2
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Re: Tank Install Questions

Nevermind......after some research I think I've got it all sorted out with the fittings. Thanks
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Old 12-21-2014, 12:39 AM   #3
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Re: Tank Install Questions

Summit Racing for everything...

I used SST braided TEFLON EFI hose.... figure with todays corrosive fuels.... PTFE (teflon) was the way to go.


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Old 12-21-2014, 12:48 AM   #4
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Re: Tank Install Questions

what is that solenoid after the regulator? Fuel pressure sending unit?
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Old 12-21-2014, 10:00 AM   #5
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Re: Tank Install Questions

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what is that solenoid after the regulator? Fuel pressure sending unit?
*ding ding ding*... 58 PSI all the time makes me happy! One of those things were if you have the chance... its nice to be able to trouble shoot.

With doing new gauges when I did the LSx swap.... I opted for the fuel pressure gauge.... (and trans temp, vac in"HG and then the normals)

Made my first start a breeze... simply bump on the fuel pump (ignition on.. ignition off... ingnition on.. ignition off) until the fuel pressure gauge at the regulator reaches 58 PSI.... easy way to tell the system is bled out... the rails have fuel.... and are at the right PSI.....without any leaks (pressure bleed off)

My first start ended up being like starting my 2012 GMC daily driver.... popped right off..... kinda anti climatic and boring to be honest...


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Old 12-21-2014, 07:18 PM   #6
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HAHA....ok thanks!
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Old 12-21-2014, 09:41 PM   #7
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Man, I like the dash. Looks great.
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Old 12-22-2014, 12:03 PM   #8
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Re: Tank Install Questions

Nice dash setup. I LOVE SpeedHut gauges. I have them in my Dodge Ram and my '64 Chevy II wagon.
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