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Is it okay to run soft lines that distance? I've heard it's not but the guy who brought it up runs a drag car so maybe its only an issue in that world.Finished custom fuel system from tank all the way to injection pumpView attachment 87703View attachment 87704
The lines aren’t your standard soft lines. It has a hard shell over it. Gates barricade hose. Soft lines are not an issue. When I drag raced you needed steel lines or braided for protection by nhra and ihra rules. The fuel lines I installed will be getting a heat and abrasion resistant cover over it.Is it okay to run soft lines that distance? I've heard it's not but the guy who brought it up runs a drag car so maybe its only an issue in that world.
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Cool. I had a feeling that it was more about the rules than the hose itself... this particular guy is one of those pushy know it all types that made it sound like every car needed steel lines to even run. As a matter of principle I don't usually take one persons advice as gospel... hence my questioning you. Your explanation makes more sense.The lines aren’t your standard soft lines. It has a hard shell over it. Gates barricade hose. Soft lines are not an issue. When I drag raced you needed steel lines or braided for protection by nhra and ihra rules. The fuel lines I installed will be getting a heat and abrasion resistant cover over it.
I will. Thanks man!Cool. I had a feeling that it was more about the rules than the hose itself... this particular guy is one of those pushy know it all types that made it sound like every car needed steel lines to even run. As a matter of principle I don't usually take one persons advice as gospel... hence my questioning you. Your explanation makes more sense.
Anyhow, that's a killer build you have going! I've seriously considered a 12v for my rig and may go that route in the future.
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I usually run some shell rotella oil in the fuel in my previous diesels. I like the 2stroke oil idea though thanks!Very awesome build. Im going to throw one thing your way, run about 10% 2stroke oil in your fuel to keep the P pump alive since modern ULS fuel doesnt have the lubricity for the old school pumps. Ive seen a few loose the lift pumps and since there was 2stroke oil in the fuel the injection pump survived. My Cummins though a little different being a VE I got 260K out of the original pump by keeping oil in the fuel.
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