Just wondering if they are both made out of the same material? Also what tools would I need to assemble the regular Aeroquip SS Braided line, I know the socketless line is easy to work with. Pretty much what are the upsides and downsides of both?
Aeroquip Socketless Line or Aeroquip SS Braided Line for Fuel system
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the socketless will work but be aware that it is not as sturdy as the SS braided AQP hose. Reason is that the SS brainding serves to protect the hose from damage also. hence if it will run under the car. Run SS line and not the socketless line.
Socketless
Pro's
Price for both hose and fittings
easy of build
Con
No protection against road debris
Lower pressure rating
a bit lighter (not as light as Startlite)
AQP (Statinless steel braided hose)
Pro
SS braiding can take a few road debris hits.
High pressure rating
Cons
Pain to build
Higher cost than Socketless. Still cheaper than Starlite
Weight is almost like tubing of the same material.
Socketless
Pro's
Price for both hose and fittings
easy of build
Con
No protection against road debris
Lower pressure rating
a bit lighter (not as light as Startlite)
AQP (Statinless steel braided hose)
Pro
SS braiding can take a few road debris hits.
High pressure rating
Cons
Pain to build
Higher cost than Socketless. Still cheaper than Starlite
Weight is almost like tubing of the same material.
SS braid lines arent that hard to put together, just watch your fingers!
its all about how you cut the line the first time. the cleaner the cut, the easier it will be to assemble the fitting to the line.
its all about how you cut the line the first time. the cleaner the cut, the easier it will be to assemble the fitting to the line.
i wrap the part iwant to cut tightely in a thick layer of electrical tape, then cut it with a hack saw, only case my dremel is broken.
but yeah use a thick layer of elec tape and cut with watever does the job. the tape helps to keep the ends from fraying.
but yeah use a thick layer of elec tape and cut with watever does the job. the tape helps to keep the ends from fraying.
Well this is my list of what I think I will need to assemble lines for an Aeromotive AFPR and assemble a line to get rid of the FPD. Anything I am missing?
1- 14mmx1.5 to 6 an fitting for FPD on fuel rail
2- 12x1.25 to 6 an fittings(One for the fuel rail and one for the fuel junction on the motor mount.
2- 90 degree Aeroquip Hose ends
2- Straight Hose ends
1- 15 ft Aeroquip AQP SS Braided Hose
1- 6 AN O-ring Plug to block off the second inlet port on the Aeromotive FPR
2- Straight -6an to -6an O-ring port adapters for the fittings on the Aeromotive FPR
1- 6 AN to 3/8 inch barb to connect to the fuel return line
Another question...for the fittings on the fuel rail can I just use the stock copper crush washers?
1- 14mmx1.5 to 6 an fitting for FPD on fuel rail
2- 12x1.25 to 6 an fittings(One for the fuel rail and one for the fuel junction on the motor mount.
2- 90 degree Aeroquip Hose ends
2- Straight Hose ends
1- 15 ft Aeroquip AQP SS Braided Hose
1- 6 AN O-ring Plug to block off the second inlet port on the Aeromotive FPR
2- Straight -6an to -6an O-ring port adapters for the fittings on the Aeromotive FPR
1- 6 AN to 3/8 inch barb to connect to the fuel return line
Another question...for the fittings on the fuel rail can I just use the stock copper crush washers?
Here is a link to my shopping cart at Summit, it provides parts numbers...the fittings that are missing are the 12mmx1.25 to -6an because for some reason Summit doesn't carry them at this time. For those fittings you can go to www.amstreetrod.com. Here is the link:
12x1.25 mm to -6 an
Link to Summit Cart:
Summit shopping cart for all hose/fittings needed for AFPR install and FPD Delete
12x1.25 mm to -6 an
Link to Summit Cart:
Summit shopping cart for all hose/fittings needed for AFPR install and FPD Delete
summit has it : EAR-991945ERL
the stock washers wont fit if i remember correctly. the earls fitting i linked to comes with a washer.
for the other one you can go to napa and get an o-ring or wrap some teflon tape, not around the threads but around the base of where the fitting meets with the fuel rail to seal it up.
the stock washers wont fit if i remember correctly. the earls fitting i linked to comes with a washer.
for the other one you can go to napa and get an o-ring or wrap some teflon tape, not around the threads but around the base of where the fitting meets with the fuel rail to seal it up.
lagged said:
That's weird I looked yesterday and it said it wasn't available, maybe I was looking at the wrong fititng. The fitting does come with a washer. Why wouldn't the stock orings fit? You aren't changing the size of the fitting screwing into the rail.