J-tube block off alternative?

[theDon]

This may be totally stupid, however if it helps someone in the end it's all good. I saw this product in my summit racing catalog for a big block chevy and laughed a bit, here's why.

It "looks" identical to the J-tube block off that JBL and others sell. I already have one and I think it was like $20 FYI. Some of you already know you can just leave your ugly J-tube on the block after ugprading your FPD line too but that isn't the discussion here

This being only $2.88 for the plate and gasket I was curious if anyone tried this and if it would fit? Just thought I'd throw this out if anyone is willing to spend $2.88 the next time they order from summit to try LOL. It may save some folks some $$ who knows.

http://store.summitracing.com/defau...eywordSearch&DDS=1&N=115&target=egnsearch.asp

 

[Loki]

My brother has one of those on his Mustang, I'll pull it off his block and see if it fits on mine. I'll probably do it sometime before the end of the week.

 

[Stretch]

It is exactly the same guys. I bought one of these thinking it was a nice thick piece from HPF and it was the exact same chevy block off flange the ysell at Canadian tire by my house. Only difference is I paid HPF about $15-$20 US for it rather than $5-$10 Canadian. I'm not even using it tho! I got another one from a supra buddy, much thicker and I like thickness.
eric

 

[rakkasan]

It is exactly the same guys. I bought one of these thinking it was a nice thick piece from HPF and it was the exact same chevy block off flange the ysell at Canadian tire by my house. Only difference is I paid HPF about $15-$20 US for it rather than $5-$10 Canadian. I'm not even using it tho! I got another one from a supra buddy, much thicker and I like thickness.
eric

Why not just remove the J-tube from the stock plate. Cost = free

 

[sleepersupra]

is there a write up on what all is need to be done if you remove the j-tube? cause i want to do it!

 

[Racefiend]

It would make sense that it would fit, since the J-Tube itself is a fuel pump block off plate.

 

[catback]

the piece that holds the J tube is thin metal, i cut that piece off and reinstalled the plate. cost $0.00 and 15 mins

 

[gixxer750]

It is a universal FP mount... Chevy/Ford/Dodge all use that mount. So does toyota. That J tube plate is just a block off from the leftover hole from the carbed m series engines. That being said, I am using an anodized red billet 1/2 thick one that came from a BB chevy. My friend gave it to me. It was about a $30 peice made by CSI

 

[IJ.]

I made mine out of 1/2" 6061 T6 aluminium .

 

[LoveMy7MGTE]

I cut the j-tube off with a dremel. 2.88 beats 20, free beats 2.88 plus shipping

 

[thevork]

I cut the j-tube off with a dremel. 2.88 beats 20, free beats 2.88 plus shipping

Just what i wanted to post up.

The tube is welded on and there's no hole in the plate so just hammer / dremel it off and put it back on your motor.

It's 1000% exactly thesame plate.

 

[LoveMy7MGTE]

after grinding off j-tube i even sanded it, painted it, and then engraved it with my cars name.... damn i have way too much time on my hands.

 

[thevork]

after grinding off j-tube i even sanded it, painted it, and then engraved it with my cars name.... damn i have way too much time on my hands.

I just painted it black, as my motor is painted black in the overhaul also.

 

[LoveMy7MGTE]

I just painted it black, as my motor is painted black in the overhaul also.

my motor is blue, painted plate with the same engine enamel and engraved "Fiona" on it

 

[shaeff]

i chiseled mine off. here's what it looked like before sanding and paint.

-shaeff

 

[hottscennessey]

^thats what mine looks like installed.

 

[outofstep]

http://store.summitracing.com/default.asp?target=partdetail.asp&part=SUM-420006&N=115&autoview=sku

Very nice for 12 bucks.

 

[BlackDevilSupra]

I got mine from AutoZone in the Chevy engine parts display section. Don't remember exact price, but definitely less that $10 and it is a nicely chromed bling cover

 

[supra90turbo]

Thanks, Outofstep! I'm probably gonna order one tonight. That, I would be proud to rock.

 

[theDon]

Good stuff, so there should be no more $20 purchases on J-tube block offs people!