Fuel line to big
08-12-2018, 05:34 AM
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Fuel line to big
Is it possible to have a fuel line that is to big?
I am currently building a 496 that will be somewhere around the 800 hp range.
I will be using an aermotive A1000 fuel pump.
I am having new tanks built and thought I would use a 3/4 inch pickup with -12 fitting running -12 hose to the filter then the pump then using -10 hose to the rail.
I know this is overkill but just wanted to be sure i had no fuel problems
I am currently building a 496 that will be somewhere around the 800 hp range.
I will be using an aermotive A1000 fuel pump.
I am having new tanks built and thought I would use a 3/4 inch pickup with -12 fitting running -12 hose to the filter then the pump then using -10 hose to the rail.
I know this is overkill but just wanted to be sure i had no fuel problems
08-12-2018, 08:39 AM
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That will be fine..
Just watch what filters you're running.. I tried running a cheaper outlet filter and had flow issues..
switched it out for an Aeromotive filter and it's been running flawlessly ever since..
I'm running a Marine Eliminator pump on mine (1000 hp Procharged)
-12 suction line to a 100 micron pre-fiter -10 outlet from pump to a -10 40 micron filter.
This then splits to two -8 hoses to the fuel rails..
Just watch what filters you're running.. I tried running a cheaper outlet filter and had flow issues..
switched it out for an Aeromotive filter and it's been running flawlessly ever since..
I'm running a Marine Eliminator pump on mine (1000 hp Procharged)
-12 suction line to a 100 micron pre-fiter -10 outlet from pump to a -10 40 micron filter.
This then splits to two -8 hoses to the fuel rails..
08-13-2018, 07:45 AM
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Only downsides to a "too big" fuel line is
1. cost; not a real concern in a one off application
2. routing; larger line requires a larger radius to bend without kinking
3. Adapters to go "down" to your fuel rail or regulator (see #1)
Ive had really good luck with goldenrod filters.....cheap, flow a ton, filter to 10 micron, available at your local farm supply....certainly overkill...but cheaper over kill.
https://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/gol...BoCCXIQAvD_BwE
1. cost; not a real concern in a one off application
2. routing; larger line requires a larger radius to bend without kinking
3. Adapters to go "down" to your fuel rail or regulator (see #1)
Ive had really good luck with goldenrod filters.....cheap, flow a ton, filter to 10 micron, available at your local farm supply....certainly overkill...but cheaper over kill.
https://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/gol...BoCCXIQAvD_BwE
