[C2] Fuel hose length
12-10-2017, 07:28 PM
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Is your purpose to meet NCRS specs? If so, do it right. Otherwise, I would make sure to keep it as far away as possible from the exhaust manifold/pipe. 
12-10-2017, 08:38 PM
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If it were mine, I'd cut it to whatever length would provide the most gentle curvature to the hose and not permit any kinks to form. Also, from experience, I would slip a coiled spring inside to prevent pump suction from being able to collapse the hose.
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12-11-2017, 01:05 PM
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So what is right? My goal is to replicate GM , which is usually close if not the same as NCRS, but I also want it to function well. If the purchased length is correct, there must be a secret way to route it without kinking. I’m using the correct fitting/lines and pump. Don’t want it too short so engine movement causes an issue either.
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12-11-2017, 03:54 PM
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So what is right? My goal is to replicate GM , which is usually close if not the same as NCRS, but I also want it to function well. If the purchased length is correct, there must be a secret way to route it without kinking. I’m using the correct fitting/lines and pump. Don’t want it too short so engine movement causes an issue either.
12-11-2017, 04:05 PM
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Fuel line hose is labeled as such. If not labeled, do not use it. 
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12-11-2017, 06:38 PM
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The big vendors have that labeled hose in bulk and cut it to length. I’m sure they give you enough and you can trim to fit the car.