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torinodan
06-12-2005, 01:01 PM
I don't know if anyone is looking for these anymore but I found a place that has the straight fuel line fitings so you can replace the ones that are 90 deg on our fuel filters. Just throwing this out for everyone. What size fuel line do we use anyway?
http://www.midwayautosupply.com/manufacturerminorcategory.asp? curpage=2&sort_type=partname&orderby=asc&grp=Fuel%20System%20Components&select1=
rocknrod
06-12-2005, 03:18 PM
Very nice link. I'm gonna use that. Thanks.:D
FordNut
06-12-2005, 04:17 PM
Thanks a bunch!
cyclone03
06-12-2005, 06:31 PM
Check your local NAPA store they have them too.
torinodan
06-12-2005, 07:49 PM
Cool, now we know 2 places to get them. What size is the fuel line at the filter?
cyclone03
06-12-2005, 08:55 PM
Cool, now we know 2 places to get them. What size is the fuel line at the filter?

Too small I bet. :)

I THINK they're 5/16".
Glenn
11-25-2005, 06:30 PM
Anyone use the above Midway Auto Parts straight Ford fuel line replacement fittings to upgrade to the larger fuel filter. What part number are you using for the fittings - several are listed??? Is the fuel line 5/16"?

Thanks,

Glenn
FordNut
11-25-2005, 07:35 PM
Anyone use the above Midway Auto Parts straight Ford fuel line replacement fittings to upgrade to the larger fuel filter. What part number are you using for the fittings - several are listed??? Is the fuel line 5/16"?

Thanks,

Glenn
I got mine changed in Charlotte at Russell's (frdwrnch) place. They have the correct special tools which are required to install the fittings.
DEFYANT
11-25-2005, 08:50 PM
Has there ever been any documented proof that the 90* bends at the filter hurt performance?

I understand the "logic" in eliminating these bends, I am just curious if anyone has done any testing to show the pressure and volume is increased.
FordNut
11-25-2005, 09:13 PM
Has there ever been any documented proof that the 90* bends at the filter hurt performance?

I understand the "logic" in eliminating these bends, I am just curious if anyone has done any testing to show the pressure and volume is increased.
No proof...
Donny Carlson
11-25-2005, 09:36 PM
No proof...

Scott and Jason were pretty clear about it. Ask em.
03SILVERSTREAK
11-26-2005, 07:12 PM
If the Straight fuel line fitting boots are out there then why would Ford put the 90 o boots on our fuel system ???
pantheroc
11-26-2005, 10:15 PM
If the Straight fuel line fitting boots are out there then why would Ford put the 90 o boots on our fuel system ???

My guess is it would be slightly easier on the assembly line.?. Currently replacing lines on my 94 Vic. Seems like all lines run on frame prior to body being dropped on it.
merc6
11-26-2005, 10:47 PM
If the Straight fuel line fitting boots are out there then why would Ford put the 90 o boots on our fuel system ???
propabaly why we also have lincoln logs for headers...
BK_GrandMarquis
11-27-2005, 08:08 AM
Dennis Reinhart has a high flow fuel filter and line replacement. It gets rid of the bends. The OEM bends are of flexible plastic. At the bend the tubing is more of an oval than a circle. I got it over a year ago. He made it for supercharged applications where fuel flow is more important. I got it for the heck of it. In my opinion, it gave my car better throttle response and less of a lag in between shifts. Again, this is only my opinion.

Of course I don't have anything on paper. I don't have money coming out of my ears that I can test every mod I perform on my car.:(
Donny Carlson
11-27-2005, 09:09 AM
If the Straight fuel line fitting boots are out there then why would Ford put the 90 o boots on our fuel system ???

It's a serviceability issue, as explained to me by the techs that worked on my old Marauder. The lines turn and go into a 90 degree bend through the filter so it can be changed without kinking the lines, making it easier to change the filter and with less spillage of fuel. With the lines running straight to the filter, they have to pull the lines back against themselves, which is not as easy to remove as the bent ones, which just flip back away from the filter.

Whether straigtening the lines out is beneficial... well, I've heard two sides of it so that's something you have to decide for yourself.
Donny Carlson
11-27-2005, 09:13 AM
propabaly why we also have lincoln logs for headers...

Manifolds, not headers. And the stock Marauder manifold is pretty decent. Granted, you can get better performance out of a header (FRP, Kooks, whatever), but the stock manifold is a compartively good.
SergntMac
11-27-2005, 09:40 AM
Manifolds, not headers. And the stock Marauder manifold is pretty decent. Granted, you can get better performance out of a header (FRP, Kooks, whatever), but the stock manifold is a compartively good. Yeah, that's why I picked up 30 RWHP and 30 RWTQ from switching over to a Cobra manifold and kit.
Donny Carlson
11-27-2005, 11:41 AM
Yeah, that's why I picked up 30 RWHP and 30 RWTQ from switching over to a Cobra manifold and kit.

Great. I put in shorty headers along with replacing everthing back to the tips and got a good increase as well, and i assume you did this on the s/c car, right? Point i was making - the OEM manifolds aren't trashy parts, but can be improved upon. Tryin to give the engineers a little credit here.

I'm at a decision point on my SSR about the exhaust system. According to the program manager, this exhaust is the free-est breathing system next to the current C-6's, and actually better than the C-5's. From what I've seen, you get about 20 HP out of replacing the exhaust system (an aside - Kooks is now making headers for it), at a cost of about $1,000 - $2,000 installed. I'm going to let the Toddster look it over, and bet GM can build up something pretty good, but I've been thinking maybe sticking with the stock system and putting that money aside for a Magnusen blower kit, which is about twice the cost of the exhaust system, but adds 150 RWHP.