LS_Sonoma Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 search didnt bring up much... what are you using for fuel lines? Not trying to start a debate here. I'd like to use E85 as well and I have braided cloth over rubber -8AN from Russell Performance. Just curious if the ethanol will eat through it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patterson Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 Most of the modern hoses are made to withstand the higher Ethanol content in modern fuels. Just to scrimp and get the cheap stuff. If it were straight Meth, or something similar you'd do yourself a favor and drain the system to keep it from corroding anything and swelling the rubber lines shut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 you'll be replacing them in about a year if you run it in those lines. you need to upgrade to teflon lined hose. hard lines need to be stainless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patterson Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 you'll be replacing them in about a year if you run it in those lines. you need to upgrade to teflon lined hose. hard lines need to be stainless. Even with the newer Neoprene stuff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 Even with the newer Neoprene stuff? fuel lines are only good for 1-3 years before they start to turn to junk. as far as i know teflon is the only thing thats not effected by that. there is many cases of fuel lines failing after only a few years, mainly on efi cars. its one of those things they don't tell you. if you do a google search you'll see what i'm talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patterson Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 Yeah, run as much hard line a possible when I put a system together, then again I've never built a 100% E85 car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGU Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 For my SC I did all teflon braided fuel line from tank to rail. with a SS micron fuel filter. I should be able to run what ever i want to in my SC and not have to worry about it. IMO its the only way to do it if you want it to last. all the new jegs stuff says is compatible but I wouldnt take the chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LS_Sonoma Posted April 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 Hmm. I guess I'll plan on hardlining in the future with stainless. E85 was planned after I purchased all this hose and is just a thought at this point because of its everywhere over here. Plus I already have 42lb injectors to support it. I would like a switch to be able to go between tunes though. i.e. Gas + E85. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 If it's a 1990's or newer car, OEM works fine. E85 is not that much more corrosive than regular gasoline. Water in fuel is what causes corrosion, and that you find in regular gasoline too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattsv8 Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 been running the same -10 an lines for 14 yrs. deff not junk. nor are they hurt inside in any way. also run e85. any good quality braided stianless or the nylon lighter style hose should have a long life and no issues.or stainless fuel lines. u basicly dont want cheap plastic or alum fuel lines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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