What size fuel lines are there?

What size fuel lines are there?

Typically, these 1/4″ and 5/16″ line sizes are in use for low flow or OEM systems, but are commonly used in high performance applications for pressure gauges as well as plumbing between the Regulator and Intake Manifold.

What fuel line is smaller than 3 8?

The 5/16″ fuel line is actually perfect for smaller outboards. Being a little smaller than the 3/8″ hose, it works great for little kicker motors, and sailboat outboard engines. Being smaller allows it to go easily into a smaller rigging tube, depending on the application.

Which fuel line is bigger?

Supply fuel line is always larger, at least this is true of MPFI, but the same principal applies, so I am 99.99999999% sure it is true of carb as well, since more fuel goes in, then comes back out because the engine uses a good portion of what goes into it, fuel system only sends back out the excess.

What size is 6AN fuel line?

What size is 8an fuel line?

Male Thread Size AN Size* Equivalent Tube Size (Nominal OD)
3/8-24 3AN 3/16″
7/16-20 4AN 1/4″
9/16-18 6AN 3/8″
3/4-16 8AN 1/2″

How much horsepower can a 3/8 fuel line support?

A 3/8”id fuel line can easily support 600 HP given sufficient “pump head”! Given a big enough pump a 3/8” steel line could support 1000 HP.

Is 3/8 fuel line big enough?

A 3/8”id fuel line can easily support 600 HP given sufficient “pump head”! Given a big enough pump a 3/8” steel line could support 1000 HP. If the pressure falls as the engine RPM’s go up you need more pump head.

How much HP can 6AN?

“A rule of thumb; 5/16″ (-5AN) will support up to 300 horsepower, 3/8″ (-6AN) will cover up to 500 HP, and 1/2″ (-8AN) is good to 700HP.”

What size is 10 an fuel line?

Russell Performance Technical Support

AN Size Metal Tube O.D. Thread Size
-8 AN 1/2″ 3/4″ – 16 SAE
-10 AN 5/8″ 7/8″ – 14 SAE
-12 AN 3/4″ 1-1/16″ – 12 SAE
-16 AN 1″ 1-5/16″ – 12 SAE

How big is a ½ inch fuel line?

The ½” line will result in a ½ pound drop versus the 3 pound drop for the 3/8” line at the stated flow of 83.3 gph (enough to support 1000 HP at a BSFC of .5). The pressure drop at 1320 HP thru a 3/8” steel line might be around 5 psi.

How big are the fuel lines on a Chevy K?

Set includes: 1 supply line 3/8″, 1 return lines 5/16″, hoses to join upper and lower sections, and 1 union.

What kind of fitting do I need for a 3an fuel line?

Typically, the port sizes used with these smaller sizes use a 1/8″- NPT. 1/8″-NPT fittings are very common and can easily be used to adapt to -3AN or -4AN line.

What kind of fuel lines do I need for my Chevy Silverado?

Get replacement fuel lines for your Chevrolet Silverado. These fuel lines are for Cab & Chassis, Duramax Diesel, 1500, 1500HD, 2500, 2500HD, 3500, and 3500HD Silverado models. The fuel lines are designed for either gas or diesel models made in 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010.

Typically, the port sizes used with these smaller sizes use a 1/8″- NPT. 1/8″-NPT fittings are very common and can easily be used to adapt to -3AN or -4AN line.

How many fuel lines do you need for a LS engine?

Return Lines. The fuel system needs to be tested before firing up the engine. The magic number for LS engines is 60 psi at the rails. Make sure to check for leaks! (Photo Courtesy Street & Performance) This of course requires two sets of fuel lines: a 3/8-inch line for the feed and a 5/16-inch line for the return.

What kind of fuel lines do I need for my Blazer?

Find the Chevrolet fuel lines you need! We offer fuel lines for the Astro, Avalanche, Blaze, Cavalier, C1500/2500/3500 Pickup, Equinox, Cobalt, HHR, Impala, K1500/2500/3500 Pickup, Lumina, Malibu, Monte Carlo, S10 Pickup, Silverado, SSR, Suburban, Tahoe, Trailblazer, Van, and Venture.

Why do we use lines to go for fuel lines?

Lines-To-Go makes our process all about the customer. All of our fuel lines are pre-bent and ready to install, so that your installation process becomes that much easier, and that much less time consuming.