What size is the standard metal fuel pipe on a lx,or will I need a bigger line,am running a modified 350 chev,cheers guys.
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, Oct 14 2014 08:29 AM
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Standard is 5/16", ample for a mild V8 but an upgrade may be useful if you have higher aspirations
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Posted 14 October 2014 - 12:13 PM
With a good fuel pump the 5/16 line is plenty for bigger HP engines too :-)
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Posted 05 November 2014 - 07:10 PM
5/16 is good for about 330-360bhp. I upgrade all cars once past this point and have never had a fuel starvation issue. It's cheap insurance.
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Posted 05 November 2014 - 08:07 PM
So you would suggest bigger then for around the 430hp then ?
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Posted 05 November 2014 - 08:22 PM
I am running a 450hp 355 and only use the 5/16 standard fuel line. But mine is an injected set up with commodore electric pump. It is doable but probably better to go 3/8 with a carby set up.
There is someone selling a complete front to back 3/8 line for $150 in the for sale section. Good buying.
Edited by Redslur, 05 November 2014 - 08:24 PM.
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