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will fuel line rated 50psi work on a n/a?

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Old Nov 4, 2004 | 06:33 PM
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will fuel line rated 50psi work on a n/a?

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Old Nov 4, 2004 | 06:38 PM
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it's best if you use FI line. that's probably for carb.

i wouldn't use it.
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Old Nov 4, 2004 | 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Sir Rupert Hobo
it's best if you use FI line. that's probably for carb.

i wouldn't use it.
our fuel systems run ~37 psi, you could probably use it.
I wouldn't use it either.
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Old Nov 4, 2004 | 07:54 PM
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You really need "fuel injection" rated fuel hose that's rated to more like 150psi to 200psi.
Even at NA fuel rail pressures, the hose will deteriorate and start to leak within a few months.
Do you want to risk this?
I've seen it happen.


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Old Nov 4, 2004 | 08:36 PM
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well im only using it for about 2 weeks... my manifolds come in the mail and so does everything else... i knew there was a line i wasnt supposed to buy but i couldnt think of what it was so i got this as a temp line to use.. thanks for the replies so fast
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Old Nov 4, 2004 | 09:00 PM
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I did use some for a while on my car. I didn't know at the time that you shouldn't use it. It did hold up fine, but I was working on the car the whole time so it never really saw any stress when started. IF you want to just throw some on there to get it running or something (stationary) then I guess it's up to you (not suggested). If you do, KEEP A FIRE EXTINGUISHER VERY VERY CLOSE.

However, I say it's not worth it. Not to mention dangerous.

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Old Nov 4, 2004 | 09:09 PM
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dont risk it, one of the lines cracks, your gonna spray gas all over. That gas hits your exhaust manifold and your gonna have one hell of a engine fire
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