Fuel talk

[Gamble97]

I'm looking to run a -8an fuel feed line because I'm switching to e85 and want it all done right.
I have right now a -6an line and 255 intake setup. How would I connect the -8an to the top of the fuel pump. Do I need a bulk head fitting or can I just use an adapter from -6 to -8?

I also plan on running a second inline pump like a fuelab prodigy pump. Does it matter what location this is put at? Does it have to be closer to the tank or no? I wanted to put them both on the firewall. (by both I mean the inline fuel pump and new fuel filter)

 

[Weapon-X]

Just get the -8 bulkhead fitting to replace the -6 that you currently have. Then run your -8 line from the new bulkhead to your Fuelab pump.

 

[Gamble97]

Got a link of where I can buy the bulkhead fitting? So that will attach to the stock outlet on the top of the fuel pump?

 

[Weapon-X]

Follow the directions in this link. It shows a nice way setting up your in tank pump.

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/articles-engine-fuel/254501-high-flow-fuel-set-up.html

Your set-up would just be using -8 fittings instead of the -6 listed in that post.

 

[Weapon-X]

Also to avoid any confusion. The link I posted is to use for general reference in mounting.

The above link was obviously done on a 1g unit. The 2g will look a little different.

I'm not sure if there is anything out there illustrating an exact 2g install.

I'm sure there is somewhere...........

 

[snowborder714]

You can get any AN stuff from AN PLUMBING.COM Earls performance products, Hose ends Hose,Adapters, fittings.

 

[Boosted98gsx]

The 2g awd fuel setup is INSANELY difficult to modify. Because we have a very shallow tank, less than 10" deep, you are limited with what you can put into the tank. Also, there is a horrid mess of lines on top of the sending unit that will do nothing but get in the way, and no, you cannot get rid of any of them either.

 

[1FAST2G]

how do you have your -6an line hooked up to your fuel pump housing now? Is it connected to the stock feed line or did you already use a bulk head fitting? If your still using the stock feed line, what you can do is cut the factory feed line off at the housing and leave about 1/4" left. Go get a mild steel -8an weld on fitting and slip it over the 1/4" you have left and take it some where to be completely welded around. This way your 255 will still use the factory lines inside the tank. Then go buy a -8an 90* low profile fitting and there you go. This is how I have mine.

 

[Boosted98gsx]

I welded a bung onto the top of the assembly housing after cutting off the OEM outlet tube, leaving the pump portion inside ALONE. Walbro 255hp feeding a Bosch 044 externally.

 

[Boosted98gsx]

how do you have your -6an line hooked up to your fuel pump housing now? Is it connected to the stock feed line or did you already use a bulk head fitting? If your still using the stock feed line, what you can do is cut the factory feed line off at the housing and leave about 1/4" left. Go get a mild steel -8an weld on fitting and slip it over the 1/4" you have left and take it some where to be completely welded around. This way your 255 will still use the factory lines inside the tank. Then go buy a -8an 90* low profile fitting and there you go. This is how I have mine.

the problem with this idea is, you're dealing with an incompressible fluid, and welding a -08 bung to the housing isn't going to get you any more flow without making the rest of the ID's the same.

 

[Gamble97]

I welded a bung onto the top of the assembly housing after cutting off the OEM outlet tube, leaving the pump portion inside ALONE. Walbro 255hp feeding a Bosch 044 externally.

Do you have any pics of your setup?

 

[Boosted98gsx]

Nope