What fuel hose for e85

[kotu100]

Building my fuel system for e85 capability, not gonna run it right away just dont wanna buy things twice. What hose can i use that is e85 compatible. I got the Russel Powerflex hose from summit cuz it said alcohol compatible but unfortunately they didnt say you cant use regular hose ends on it... so now i have 15' of useless expensive power steering line.
So what hose CAN i use? Don't post unless you know for sure 100% the hose will not deteriorate over time.

 

[Albert]

I got all my stuff from anfittingsdirect.com

I used all the PTFE line and used their PTFE AN compression fittings

 

[IBoughtASupra]

I got all my stuff from anfittingsdirect.com

I used all the PTFE line and used their PTFE AN compression fittings

+1

 

[gurley0916]

This is what Im running ptfe is the general name for teflon. Cant beat their prices either.

 

[kotu100]

looks like i'll be getting my fittings from anfittingsdirect then.
thanks guys!

 

[cyberdx16]

+3 anfittingsdirect.com, well priced and great quality

 

[T701jz]

www.swagelok.com
You won't have to look back...must have deep pocket though

 

[arknotts]

Are you guys running the braided hose all the way from the tank? Or do you have some hardline running along the frame rails?

 

[toyotanos]

Me myself, am running 2 stock hardlines, 2 stock fuel filters, then some -6 pushloc hose for the rest. I also ties the evap vent line and stock retur lines together for the return side. Works pretty well so far!

 

[Albert]

Nope braided all the way for me amd gurley0916. We put bulkhead fittings on our hangar. Theres nothing stock left to our systems

 

[mkiiichip]

Are you guys running the braided hose all the way from the tank? Or do you have some hardline running along the frame rails?

I wanted to put in hardlines there also. Is aluminum ok?

Does the line from anfittingsdirect, feel like hard plastic?

 

[arknotts]

I wanted to put in hardlines there also. Is aluminum ok?

That's my dilemma, aluminum is the easiest to work with and most readily available for the size I need (at least -8AN or 1/2"+) but I can't find anodized line anywhere. I've done research and I can't find any evidence of people actually having issues with un-anodized lines and E85, but I'd rather be safe than sorry if possible.

 

[toyotanos]

Aluminum is OK to use with E-85. Its when you start doing things like E-98 and Methanol that you need to start taking extra precautions with the materials you use.

You still want to get an alcohol-compatible material with E-85 but that mainly pertains to the rubber hoses.

 

[IBoughtASupra]

Teflon is compatible with any fuel.

 

[mkiiichip]

I am leaning more in this direction,
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FRA-841010/All/

 

[arknotts]

I am leaning more in this direction,
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FRA-841010/All/

I'm liking that idea. For a little over $100 you could have a -10 feed and -6/-8 return. MUCH cheaper than full braided stainless all the way.

 

[kotu100]

That line from summit is rubber based, I was under the impression that only teflon was 100% e-85 compatible and that the rubber based hose would work but isn't a permanent solution.

 

[arknotts]

That line from summit is rubber based, I was under the impression that only teflon was 100% e-85 compatible and that the rubber based hose would work but isn't a permanent solution.

The description says it's compatible with alcohol. I would assume it would work for E85 as well since it's mostly ethanol (ethyl alcohol)?

 

[kotu100]

Theres so much misinformation out there im not sure who to listen to. Some sites say that only ptfe line is fully compatible with e85 and that all rubber based lines will break down. Others say that the rubber lines manufactured today can withstand the e85. Who's right?

 

[IBoughtASupra]

Rubber lines are used in a lot of cars today. If you look at the side of the hose, there is a rating which you can Google and see what it is compatible with. Those documents are available online from the manufacture.