AL or SS or ? fuel line considerations

[WSSix]

I'm going to work on redoing the fuel lines on the TA in order to run more hard line and reroute the lines. I have access to a hydraulic flaring tool so flaring the SS is no problem for me. I also intend to run gravel guard over the lines like factory did. I'm going for practicality instead of custom really. I'd stay with plain steel but don't want the corrosion. Unless, of course, there's something new out there that makes this no longer and issue? Otherwise, that leaves me with Al or SS. Usually, I just say go aluminum due to the issues of flaring SS by hand and the ease of working with AL. Since I have access to a hydraulic flaring tool, should I go SS? Are there other considerations I need to take in before deciding? Are there any corrosion or wear issues I should know about before putting SS gravel guard over an AL line? That's the design I was thinking about going with.

Thanks

[66fury]

i think there are pros and cons of both.having a hyd flaring tool is a pro toward stainless.i went with alum due to the ease of shaping and flaring but i know its vulnerable to breakage vs stainless but its not a track car or daily driver so i went with it.

[DEIGuy38]

I used copper nickel lines. Very easy to bend and flare. Just practice a few times with pressure on the hydraulic flaring tool. With a hydraulic flaring tool I was able to do the Quick Disconnect ends for the fuel filter. Do a search in the wheels, tires, brakes section for copper nickel.

Guy

[214Chevy]

This is some good info guys. Thanks!

[66fury]

try not to faint at the cost of coppernickel lines.1/2" fuel line is like 10$+ a ft.:hairpullout:i think you can buy it from fedhill.com

[WSSix]

Hmmmm, I've used copper/nickel on brake lines before and liked it. I may have to check it out for fuel lines too.

I appreciate the feedback.

Thanks

[214Chevy]

I may think about doing the copper/nickel too. Although not rich, cost is not an issue. I don't mind at all paying for quality stuff.

[parsonsj]

I may think about doing the copper/nickel too. Although not rich, cost is not an issue. I don't mind at all paying for quality stuff.Exactly. I'll never use anything but the copper/nickel any more. And we're talking about 12 feet of line, max. Fuel line isn't the place to get cheap.

[wiedemab]

I am really considering using the Cu/Ni for both brake and fuel lines. I'm glad to see others have done fuel lines with good success.

[sebtarta]

When I bought my brakes from Kore3, Tobin suggest the CuNiFer lines. I owe this guy a pack of beers!

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y181/sebtarta/72BlueNova/brakes/72BlueNova_brakes18_zpsc140311a.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y181/sebtarta/72BlueNova/fuel/20140731_200205_zpszobn8rf6.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y181/sebtarta/72BlueNova/fuel/20140731_203257_zpslsehznyl.jpg


I have all the flaring tools and such. Very easy to do. I bought my lines from AAS on Amazon. No issues what so ever.
http://www.amazon.com/AAS-Copper-Nickel-Brake-CN-316/dp/B00651OAVS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1407523635&sr=8-1&keywords=cunifer
http://www.amazon.com/AAS-Copper-Nickel-Tubing-CN-638/dp/B00AEUNYL8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1407523635&sr=8-2&keywords=cunifer

I have 3/16 left for just in case. On the 3/8 I have enough left to make my trans cooler lines as well.

Again, :thankyou:Tobin

[WSSix]

Those prices from AAS aren't so bad. I'm thinking this is the way to go. Can anyone think of a reason not to run SS gravel guard over the line?

Thanks

[358Mustang]

Those prices from AAS aren't so bad. I'm thinking this is the way to go. Can anyone think of a reason not to run SS gravel guard over the line?

Thanks

Just make sure there is enough clearance for debris to escape.. I wouldnt want a rock or something getting wedged in there and vibrating through my fuel line. :lol:

[sebtarta]

I have seen many builds where the lines are not covered with the gravel guard and to be honest I never thought about it.

Summit has them for $33.29 for 20ft.
http://www.summitracing.com/search?SortBy=BestKeywordMatch&SortOrder=Ascending&keyword=gravel%20guard

I will leave mine as they are, maybe in the future I will add the gravel guard if I see any small knicks on the line from driving (I hope I never will).

[WSSix]

Thanks guys. I've decided to go AL. I found that Russel sells black aluminum line. It's easily had through Summit so that's the way I'll go. I'm still thinking about the spring wrap/armor.

[vstol]

Thanks guys. I've decided to go AL. I found that Russel sells black aluminum line. It's easily had through Summit so that's the way I'll go. I'm still thinking about the spring wrap/armor.

How did this work out for you and do you have a guard/protection for the line? Thanks

[waynieZ]

Inline Tube sells the gravel guard.