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Not speaking for Keith on this but that was a concern I had when I recently installed some dual quad QuickFuel 750s on a Tunnel Wedge that I was putting on my 600HP KCR Pond 482. I'd already ordered and received the Blue Thunder Re-pop OEM fuel log which I sent back. I ended up installing an aftermarket "AN" fitting fuel log. I too was real concerned about the restrictive inlets and outlets of the OEM style fuel log. I dwelled somewhat on the "originality" issue but I'd already used 8AN fuel lines and fittings throughout so originality would have been lost in a sea of aftermarket anyway.

Now... had I been really concerned about the "look", here's how it would have played out. I'd grab the three nipples on the log and pull them off. I then would have drilled/bored the inlet hole on the log to 1/2". The 2 outlets in turn would be drilled to 3/8". Being a HVAC contractor, I'd cut 1 small 1/2" x 1" copper tubing nipple and 2 ea 3/8" x 1" copper nipples. I'd slightly expand one end on all three to prevent any hose from slipping off then I'd silver solder (45% silver) all three nipples in the log. Having tools and materials available, it wouldn't take 30 minutes for the whole modification. Any local freon sniffer should be able to hook you up..

Dave