Running new lines for EFI- who's using what material?

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Getting ready to tackle this end of my project in the next few weeks. I have 3/8" feed and return now (steel) but have a few rolls of Nicop (3/8" also) and was planning on rerouting my lines on the car since the Nicop is super easy to form but just want to see what others are doing? The car will see with ethanol unleaded or possibly E-85 once I get things sorted out...

Thanks,
JW
 
SLOPAR72 said:
Getting ready to tackle this end of my project in the next few weeks. I have 3/8" feed and return now (steel) but have a few rolls of Nicop (3/8" also) and was planning on rerouting my lines on the car since the Nicop is super easy to form but just want to see what others are doing? The car will see with ethanol unleaded or possibly E-85 once I get things sorted out...

Thanks,
JW
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There is an nhra accepted 250 psi , alcohol / gasoline compatible fuel hose now---------------
 
right, wrong, or whatever, I used factory steel for supply and aluminum for return on my Mustang with the Fitech, both 3/8", no issues so far
 
What is fragola ?
Is it hose or tubing ?
I used 3/8" stainless steel supply & return
 
This is what I used for my FiTech install. Tank to throttle body and return. The only drawback I’ve encountered is evidently your required to use Summit hose ends. Wasn’t an issue for me but I could see where it could be for some folks.

Summit Racing® PTFE Hose SUM-220985
 
MomsDuster said:
This is what I used for my FiTech install. Tank to throttle body and return. The only drawback I’ve encountered is evidently your required to use Summit hose ends. Wasn’t an issue for me but I could see where it could be for some folks.

Summit Racing® PTFE Hose SUM-220985
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used the same stuff on my FiTech install. the ends are a little different than the standard AN style but, easy to work with. the PTFE hose is a little less flexible than the regular stuff. the PTFE allows you to run e85 or any ethanol blends without worry of hoses degrading.
 
Nothing beats Fragola I have used every braided style. Fragola are so much easier to put the ends on and the stainless wire wrap does not corrode as other brands did . I also can go to Hirshman's shop and get a bunch of ends to fit things up and take what I don't use back. I like the new black ends they are not as gaudy as the blue and red style
 
SLOPAR72 said:
Getting ready to tackle this end of my project in the next few weeks. I have 3/8" feed and return now (steel) but have a few rolls of Nicop (3/8" also) and was planning on rerouting my lines on the car since the Nicop is super easy to form but just want to see what others are doing? The car will see with ethanol unleaded or possibly E-85 once I get things sorted out...

Thanks,
JW
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Nicopp will work just fine as long as you use the correct compression fittings. It costs a lot less to build the lines from steel but it takes more time.
 
I bought this Dorman kit for a couple hundred bucks several years ago and its been used to upgrade several car's fuel systems.
3/8" Nylon is super light quick connects are handy.

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It looks like there are a dozen ways to skin the cat, each have their advantages and disadvantages.
 
SLOPAR72 said:
Getting ready to tackle this end of my project in the next few weeks. I have 3/8" feed and return now (steel) but have a few rolls of Nicop (3/8" also) and was planning on rerouting my lines on the car since the Nicop is super easy to form but just want to see what others are doing? The car will see with ethanol unleaded or possibly E-85 once I get things sorted out...

Thanks,
JW
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I'm using a "corvette" filter/regulator, so I have a single factory steel line for the feed. At all the connections I'm suing barb fittings with a hose clamp and auto parts store rubber line.
 
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