Fuel rail hose
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Fred Smailes
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I would think injection pressure rated fuel line should work. I've used it for 20 years with multiple hose clamps. Just changed out the line this year as it started to crack on the outside but the inside looked fine.
MadMikeyL
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If you want to match the factory setup, it is nylon fuel line, but that stuff is a major PITA! It has to be heated to soften it so you can push it over the barb, but if you heat it too much, it just melts and kinks.
If you don’t want to deal with all that aggravation and you have room, regular fuel injection hose with some high pressure clamps works just fine too.
If you don’t want to deal with all that aggravation and you have room, regular fuel injection hose with some high pressure clamps works just fine too.
I've got some Gates fuel injection hose here that I used when I cobbled together my splitport rails. I used 2x 'fuel injection' style clamps on each end and had no problems. I bought a whole spool. How much do you need, I could send you a couple short pieces for shipping cost? I've got to go from Mobile, AL to Dalton, GA on Wednesday morning - potentially passing really close to you.
Ericv8thunderbird
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I’ve used this without issue.
3/8 Inch (10mm) ID Fuel Line Hose... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KRVYLMS?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
3/8 Inch (10mm) ID Fuel Line Hose... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KRVYLMS?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
racecougar
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What I've used, and what the old Rich Thompson MN12 Performance article recommended, was Aeroquip FC332-4.
Sorry I didn't see this sooner. You would have passed within 10 miles. Could have bought you a meal. I was picking up the 2014 Taurus I bought in Birmingham.
Definitely NOT 3/8. More like 1/4. Thanks
What type of clamps are you using. I'm supposing that I can't get them locally?
So I have some 1/4 HP fuel line intended for use with AN-style ends. I believe it would work. It would have to be heated in boiling water to fit and might work without clamps, but I'd rather have clamps. I just can't source anything locally other than cheap worm clamps. Where would I find the appropriate clamps?
MadMikeyL
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If you’re using rubber fuel injection hose, use these style clamps
www.summitracing.com
If you are using the vinyl hose that has to be heated to push on, that doesn’t use any hose clamp. However it is not 1/4”, it is 5/16”.
Dorman 55172 Dorman Fuel Injection Hose Clamps | Summit Racing
Free Shipping - Dorman Fuel Injection Hose Clamps with qualifying orders of $109. Shop Hose Clamp Kits at Summit Racing.
If you are using the vinyl hose that has to be heated to push on, that doesn’t use any hose clamp. However it is not 1/4”, it is 5/16”.
Ericv8thunderbird
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That's right. I didn't realize I posted the link for a different car. The Tbird I used evil energy brand from amazon, it's push lock style,and I used fuel line clamps on top of that.
I'm back home now.
This is the hose I have: Gates 27340 Barricade 5/16 Fuel Injection Hose
These are the style of clamps I used (2 on each end): 5/16" Fuel Injection Hose Clamp
Let me know if you need it. I may also have some clamps. I'll look around.
This is the hose I have: Gates 27340 Barricade 5/16 Fuel Injection Hose
These are the style of clamps I used (2 on each end): 5/16" Fuel Injection Hose Clamp
Let me know if you need it. I may also have some clamps. I'll look around.
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I wonder if I should change out my aviation clamps with fuel rail clamps...Nahhhhh... The fuel line I used was a bitch to get on and I used the clamps I had handy to ensure they would not come off.
