8AN, 1/2 inch fuel line

[greg schroeder]

Originally Posted by RodgerH

Thanks Greg.

I remember seeing a cutaway of an SPF fuel tank at Dynamic when I ordered the car (due around March 1). I'll look at it closer the next time I'm there.

How did you seal the new 1/2" line where it goes thru the tank?

If I do something similar to what you did, I might use the original 3/8" line for the regulator bypass return.

I like your last two sentences...you should add it to your signature!

Rodger

I first attached the line using 8AN parts and an elbow. It was slightly too high. I found some 1/2 inch stainless tubing at Ace Hardware of all places and lined up a qualified welder to put the line in. After thinking about it I thought, man this would stink if I went through all the trouble and it didn't work properly. I built a test pick up line out of 1/2 inch aluminum and set it in position with JB weld putty. Sounds cheesy, but it works perfect and is rock solid. I coated it with a similar material that's on the tank. It looks pretty good.

My fuel issue seems to be gone. I tried a pass with my G-tech Competition to 141 mph and it was still pulling like a mother. It was a chilly morning with a low enough DA to get me in trouble. It propelled the car to 130 mph in about 10.6 seconds with 12 inch rollout. The 1/4 mile was an 10.9 @ 132 mph.

I ran a similar time with the old 3/8 fuel line and DA slightly lower (better condition for speed). The car shut off at the top of 4th gear around 142 mph when I let off the throttle.

I recieved my Buckshot Racefab pipes. They're fricken awesome looking. I can't wait to put them on the car, but I must have some time to work on it. Soon I'll take some pics and such.