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TexasT:
So, I'm putting together a little Limited and the frame is pretty much bare. The need for fuel and brake lines comes to the front. I'm looking at some e85 and see guys do a -8 line which from my rudimentary study is 1/2". I don't really want to do a braided PTFE line and came on this 1/2" Nicole/copper stuff. It calls itself fuel line and trans cooler line.
https://www.amazon.com/Copper-Nickel-Fuel-Transmission-Coil/dp/B01FOKISGI/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?crid=2444Q25EF0NVY&keywords=Copper%2FNickel+Alloy+Tubing+1%2F2%22&qid=1637698570&sprefix=copper%2Fnickel+alloy+tubing+1%2F2+%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-8

Any one see any reason I can't put some of this in where the stick line ran?

Next becomes a filter. I guess preferably one that fits where the sock unit was on the frame. Any suggestions there. I am thinking a swim through the motion race works site and getting a flex fuel sensor for the return line so I can do that kind of programming too.

Thanks for your thoughts.

Oh and the dw400 pump or do I need something larger. Just a street car. Maybe some 10s or high five in the eighth. Not sure, no cage for sure.

Steve Wood:
that line has a very high working load rating.  It should bend easily and flow more than a -8 flex line and last longer.

I have not done any research on the DW400 other than knowing they make good pumps.  I suspect this one would  meet your goals but I guess more discussion with guys running E85 would be more beneficial.

TexasT:
Jason had a dw400 in his grey ghost but I think he had gone bigger. Maybe that 525 hell cat pump could work.

I just figured since I'm putting fuel line on anyway might as well be big.  I saw some 1/2" aluminum line at speedway.com but it said not for fuel injection. And I've read that aluminum work hardens with vibration and cracks. Don't want that.

Also looking at the speedway Z28 valve springs. Apparently some at the big board have success with them and for $38 a set I'd like to give em a whirl.
https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speedway-Racing-Valve-Springs-1-25-Inch-O-D-Set-16,88.html

Steve Wood:
Should work well

daveismissing:
My local mechanic swears by that new fangled fuel line. I'm sure its reliable.

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