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Old Jul 1, 2016 | 03:19 PM
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Hi All,

I'm going to pull the trigger on a Terminator EFI later in the month. I made a schematic to visualize what parts would be required to upgrade the fuel system to support the install of the EFI. My current tank and lines are shot so they will also be replaced.

Please look at the attachment and offer opinions. I'd like to be sure that I'm heading down a good path.

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I haven't read the specific instructions for the terminator but shouldn't the regulator be on the feed side? I have experience with the avenger TBI and it doesn't require a regulator at all. Also, are you using and in-tank pump and therefore an intake filter will already be on it? Everything else looks good. Why aren't you using braided rubber hose?
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Old Jul 1, 2016 | 07:01 PM
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On a high pressure EFI setup the regulator is on the return. It "leaks" back anything above the set point to the tank.

Can't say anything about the fittings listed (as I use different ones), but the basic schematic is fine.
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Old Jul 2, 2016 | 01:08 AM
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How to connect the return fuel line to the stock tank setup?
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Originally Posted by LT1M21Vette
How to connect the return fuel line to the stock tank setup?
The 1972 fuel tank has a return hose bung on the top, passenger side. I am using a Delphi, in-tank fuel pump that has the feed, return and vent fittings integrated into the top of the pump module.
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Old Jul 12, 2016 | 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Speed Direct
I haven't read the specific instructions for the terminator but shouldn't the regulator be on the feed side? I have experience with the avenger TBI and it doesn't require a regulator at all. Also, are you using and in-tank pump and therefore an intake filter will already be on it? Everything else looks good. Why aren't you using braided rubber hose?
Hi, I'm using a Delphi in-tank pump (with filter). I don't like the durability (and smell) of rubber braided lines, I've never had a problem using teflon braided hose.
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Looks like my EZ-EFI setup, with regulator on retur.
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Originally Posted by LT1M21Vette
How to connect the return fuel line to the stock tank setup?
This is how I did it.






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