Just noticed this
Dec 27, 2007 | 11:52 AM
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Just noticed this
The FRCs on a 97 and 98 are different. Both have slits for the fuel lines but the 97 slits are vertical and the ones on the 98 are curved towards the rear. I assume this was to make removal/installation easier, but I consider both to be an equal pain in the ***.
Dec 27, 2007 | 11:57 AM
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even with the curve there still a pain to remove.....
Dec 27, 2007 | 12:05 PM
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This is useless without pics!!
Dec 27, 2007 | 12:09 PM
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No, no..bg. FRC's are just useless
Dec 27, 2007 | 12:13 PM
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This is useless without pics!!
'97 LS1
'98 LS1
Dec 27, 2007 | 12:16 PM
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Dec 27, 2007 | 04:03 PM
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And the 2002 are even different.
Dec 27, 2007 | 04:06 PM
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I wonder why the differences.
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Originally Posted by
vettesplus
even with the curve there still a pain to remove.....
The one fuel line is bad enough on the 99 and up cars.
Dec 27, 2007 | 04:43 PM
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I wonder why the differences.
It changed to a return less fuel system in '99. When I supercharged my vette back when it was stock one of the secrets was I used the '97 rails to move the return back under the hood for better delivery.
Dec 27, 2007 | 05:30 PM
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Hmmm interesting.
lol..I just said that to myself then read this directly after.
Dec 27, 2007 | 05:44 PM
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I don't even have those on the car anymore!lol
Dec 27, 2007 | 05:51 PM
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My 99 only has one.
Dec 27, 2007 | 05:53 PM
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I don't even have those on the car anymore!lol
Dec 27, 2007 | 06:41 PM
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Just in case anyone of you has a set of 97 with the straight cuts I'm in the market for a pair.
Dec 27, 2007 | 06:42 PM
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Wow, now that's interesting.
Dec 27, 2007 | 06:50 PM
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I wonder why the differences.
Because an engineer at GM said to the other engineer's at a board meeting, "Okay, let's hear your top 10 changes we can make that will confuse a future Vette owner!"
Dec 27, 2007 | 07:59 PM
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My 99 only has one.
Read up, I explained why...
Technically it's easier only having to deal with one feed line on the rail than two I guess. For medium hp apps I mentioned switching to '97 rails because they relocate the regulator and have better delivery IMO.
Just noticed this
The one fuel line is bad enough on the 99 and up cars. 
