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Old 06-03-2012, 07:24 PM
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Unfortunately, gas line that isn't resistant to ethanol is still widely sold. It's the less expensive 30R7 sold for "carburetor" use, about $1.29 a foot.

You have to ask for and check to see that it's the new J30R14T2 hose that is ethanol resistant. Gates sells it under the "Barricade" name. It's not cheap. OE moved to barrier hose years ago, the aftermarket is slow catching up.

Be advised - unless specifically labeled, "A/N" hose isn't the new stuff, either. It would be unfortunate to pay good money and then have the "disposable" 30R7 interior liner constantly flaking away to ruin your ride.

OE hasn't used much of any rubber hose in years, the fuel line connections at the tank are nylon tubing, at the engine they have been using fluoroelastomer - "teflon" - with some braided armor. That's not just for the higher pressures of fuel injection - it's because alcohol contaminated fuel is being sold nationwide.

Don't take my work for it: Performance Fuel Hoses - Hot Rod Magazine

Check the deterioration rate of 30R7 hose and how quickly it falls apart.
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