that240guy Posted September 23, 2006 Author Share Posted September 23, 2006 So after much consideration, do you guys think it would be alright to pull my drain plug out and just run my fuel line from there seeing how that is a half inch opening? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lason Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 So after much consideration, do you guys think it would be alright to pull my drain plug out and just run my fuel line from there seeing how that is a half inch opening? I guess you COULD do that but I wouldnt run it below 1/8 to 1/4 tank because the fuel could slosh to one side and run your pump dry. I would personally either take the old lines out of the tank and have 1/2" tubes put in with AN fittings welded on or weld a sump onto the bottom of the tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that240guy Posted September 23, 2006 Author Share Posted September 23, 2006 but if i keep 3 gallons of gas in the tank all the time this should be a pretty safe setup correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mike Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 $crew this... I'm installing a fuel cell and the biggest pump and lines I can find:flamedevi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lason Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 $crew this... I'm installing a fuel cell and the biggest pump and lines I can find:flamedevi LOL, now that would be the best thing to do. That is what Im doing with mine as well. -10 lines to and from the cell and a aeromotive A1000 pump. Im still up in the air on what regulator Im going to run right now. Depends on if I go turbo or not with my LS1 build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mike Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 Yeah... too much is NEVER too much unless you can't REGULATE it:flamedevi And the extra cost is nominal... LOL, now that would be the best thing to do. That is what Im doing with mine as well. -10 lines to and from the cell and a aeromotive A1000 pump. Im still up in the air on what regulator Im going to run right now. Depends on if I go turbo or not with my LS1 build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lason Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 Yeah... too much is NEVER too much unless you can't REGULATE it:flamedevi And the extra cost is nominal... That was exactly my point from the begining. Its much cheaper to do it once and have it bigger than you need than it is to run out of fuel later on and have to re-do everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mike Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 If you looked like Britney Spears, I'd ask you to marry me... Yep... do it ONCE and NEVER bother with it again!!! That was exactly my point from the begining. Its much cheaper to do it once and have it bigger than you need than it is to run out of fuel later on and have to re-do everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_hunt Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 Uh, well, maybe. I went last week, got the teflon lines, 17 feet of each, -10 and -8, (4-#10 straight, 4-#8 straight, 1-#10 90) fittings, 12 gallon jaz plastic fuel cell, stainless inline 10 micron fuel filter. Take a guess how much for the whole shebang? Winner gets nothing, but just take a guess. I'll give you a hint, the fuel cell was $139.99. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lason Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 Uh, well, maybe. I went last week, got the teflon lines, 17 feet of each, -10 and -8, (4-#10 straight, 4-#8 straight, 1-#10 90) fittings, 12 gallon jaz plastic fuel cell, stainless inline 10 micron fuel filter. Take a guess how much for the whole shebang? Winner gets nothing, but just take a guess. I'll give you a hint, the fuel cell was $139.99. over $500? The filter alone is at least $80 and those fittings add up quick! Depending on the type of line, usually in the neighborhood of $75-125 for 20ft........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_hunt Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 over $500? The filter alone is at least $80 and those fittings add up quick! Depending on the type of line, usually in the neighborhood of $75-125 for 20ft........... Filter was $52. I take it your guess is $500, not even close! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mike Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 ... Uh, well, maybe. I went last week, got the teflon lines, 17 feet of each, -10 and -8, (4-#10 straight, 4-#8 straight, 1-#10 90) fittings, 12 gallon jaz plastic fuel cell, stainless inline 10 micron fuel filter. Take a guess how much for the whole shebang? Winner gets nothing, but just take a guess. I'll give you a hint, the fuel cell was $139.99. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_hunt Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 ...$199 Way more than $500, anybody else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbk240z Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 I guess $750 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_hunt Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 154+436.52+182.45=$772.97 and that is how you buy aeroquip qft hose, fittings, 12 gallon Jaz plastic fuel cell, and stainless filter in -10 and -8. I'd hate to think what it would have been for -12 and -10 lines. Just goes to show you that you can shoot an $800 bill right in the 'ol keester in a flash. I hate to think of how much money I have in the Monte these days! I hope it runs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbk240z Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 closest guess wins right? I want a ride in the Monte for the prize! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_hunt Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 Git r done! I have to install another safety harness on the passenger side first, I have one, just need to install it. Oh, and get it running, which it's close, but alittle snag today. The left corner of the intake is leaking water. So, I have to pull the intake. Rather than screw with it, I'm just going to replace it. It's a 35 year old edelbrock scorpion intake and I've never run it on anything, so I think there's a problem with it, so I'll stuff it on ebay and donate some $$$ to hybridz!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbk240z Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 Doc, are you going to use a victor jr. instead? Just curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_hunt Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 If I can find one soon, either that or the victor E. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mike Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 If winner gets nothing, I'm not playing. Ha-RUMPH!! Uh, well, maybe. I went last week, got the teflon lines, 17 feet of each, -10 and -8, (4-#10 straight, 4-#8 straight, 1-#10 90) fittings, 12 gallon jaz plastic fuel cell, stainless inline 10 micron fuel filter. Take a guess how much for the whole shebang? Winner gets nothing, but just take a guess. I'll give you a hint, the fuel cell was $139.99. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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