Who sells the replacement engine bay fuel lines?
08-14-2003, 10:50 AM
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Who sells the replacement engine bay fuel lines?
Seem to recall some threads a while back about replacement fuel lines for 944 engines which eliminate the risk of failure of the original lines followed by engine bay fires.
Can someone link me to the company or companies that make them?
Thanks,
Bryan
Can someone link me to the company or companies that make them?
Thanks,
Bryan
08-14-2003, 11:11 AM
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Go with the fuel lines from Technodyne .... they use AN fittings and are covered with a fire sleeve. This is the best and safest way to do it. Several people .. including myself ... have had problems with the SFR type (not specifically SFR) stainless lines using clamps. The clamps are not designed to hold the high pressure generated by the fuel system.
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08-14-2003, 11:44 AM
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Originally posted by 944turbo
Go with the fuel lines from Technodyne .... they use AN fittings and are covered with a fire sleeve. This is the best and safest way to do it. Several people .. including myself ... have had problems with the SFR type (not specifically SFR) stainless lines using clamps. The clamps are not designed to hold the high pressure generated by the fuel system.
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Go with the fuel lines from Technodyne .... they use AN fittings and are covered with a fire sleeve. This is the best and safest way to do it. Several people .. including myself ... have had problems with the SFR type (not specifically SFR) stainless lines using clamps. The clamps are not designed to hold the high pressure generated by the fuel system.
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AN fittings on the fuel rail but how is it connected at the fender ?
08-14-2003, 11:54 AM
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David, I have them on my race car .. not sure how they attach under the fender .. but they look like AN ..... call Technodyne or go to their site and read the description.
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08-14-2003, 12:25 PM
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The original fuel lines were updated partly because of the additives in gas now. It was found to deteriorate the already aged rubber a bit more quickly than people would have liked and that was causing leakage/fires. The newer ones should last a while, but on our cars a leak is disastrous. So, with that in mind I would replace the stock ones ever 10 years due to the heat and location. That's just me though.
08-14-2003, 01:20 PM
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Originally posted by 944turbo
Go with the fuel lines from Technodyne .... they use AN fittings and are covered with a fire sleeve. This is the best and safest way to do it. Several people .. including myself ... have had problems with the SFR type (not specifically SFR) stainless lines using clamps. The clamps are not designed to hold the high pressure generated by the fuel system.
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Go with the fuel lines from Technodyne .... they use AN fittings and are covered with a fire sleeve. This is the best and safest way to do it. Several people .. including myself ... have had problems with the SFR type (not specifically SFR) stainless lines using clamps. The clamps are not designed to hold the high pressure generated by the fuel system.
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From what i can tell speedforceracing and rennbay both have AN fittings. Has this been changed from the talked about clamps above?
Im looking to soon do this.
08-14-2003, 01:26 PM
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Originally posted by lutz
From what i can tell speedforceracing and rennbay both have AN fittings. Has this been changed from the talked about clamps above?
Im looking to soon do this.
From what i can tell speedforceracing and rennbay both have AN fittings. Has this been changed from the talked about clamps above?
Im looking to soon do this.
My Speed Force hoses are just AN looking clamp covers, they have worked well with no leaks.
But, true AN fittings are the best way to go IMHO
08-14-2003, 01:30 PM
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Originally posted by 944turbo
They are clamps made to look like AN .. Faux. Definately not AN. I had a set.
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They are clamps made to look like AN .. Faux. Definately not AN. I had a set.
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SFR i think even talked about AN fittings in there write up on there site.
Thanks for letting us know.
08-14-2003, 01:34 PM
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Well... if you have the cash to spend, AN fittings are best.
If you are a normal hard working schlep like most of us, and you check them each time you pop the hood, SS braided lines and hose clamps woll be fine. Better yet, get the OEM T-bolt style or "Gator Clamps" to make sure you have good clamping force.
A little testament to the SS lines and clamps... I had the SFR hoses with hose clamps on my car when it caught fire. The engine bay burned for almost 5 minutes, and after the fire was out, I removed the end cap on the rail and it still had pressure. Pretty good if you ask me... with the heat and flame, the stock ones would have burned through and I would have lost the whole car.
If you are a normal hard working schlep like most of us, and you check them each time you pop the hood, SS braided lines and hose clamps woll be fine. Better yet, get the OEM T-bolt style or "Gator Clamps" to make sure you have good clamping force.
A little testament to the SS lines and clamps... I had the SFR hoses with hose clamps on my car when it caught fire. The engine bay burned for almost 5 minutes, and after the fire was out, I removed the end cap on the rail and it still had pressure. Pretty good if you ask me... with the heat and flame, the stock ones would have burned through and I would have lost the whole car.
08-14-2003, 01:44 PM
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A little testament to the SS lines and clamps... I had the SFR hoses with hose clamps on my car when it caught fire. The engine bay burned for almost 5 minutes, and after the fire was out, I removed the end cap on the rail and it still had pressure. Pretty good if you ask me... with the heat and flame, the stock ones would have burned through and I would have lost the whole car.
A little testament to the SS lines and clamps... I had the SFR hoses with hose clamps on my car when it caught fire. The engine bay burned for almost 5 minutes, and after the fire was out, I removed the end cap on the rail and it still had pressure. Pretty good if you ask me... with the heat and flame, the stock ones would have burned through and I would have lost the whole car.
