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PostPosted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 10:23 am    Post subject: Lines... Reply with quote

I just got a quote for some lines from a company. Complete break and fuel lines...

braided ends, 3/8 stainless steel fuel line and return line

What do you guys think I should be looking at? I am getting quoted about 700
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 11:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I think that's way too much. Although your fuel line will have to be custom made because of what your doing (LT1), the brake lines are available from www.kirbanperformance.com part#7185 made by Russell for $80. That would mean they're charging you $620 for a custom made fuel line? For that much I'd get a bender and make my own fuel line. Maybe you could start with new GN fuel line and return and adapt them to fit, I don't know where your fuel inlet is on your intake as compared to a GN, and you would probably have to add in an extension as the Elky has a bit longer wheelbase than the GN...or maybe you could combine a couple of kits to make one to work, one from a Vette and one from a GN. just a thought.
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 3:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Have you tried checking at OPGI yet?

They have the front to rear stainless fuel lines and I'm sure you could call them about the brake lines and whatever other fuel lines you may need. Cool
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 9:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

yes, guy dropped some of the price because I didn't need some emissions stuff.

Came out to about 500... for all 4 lines of stainless with braided ends, all bent to fit the car. Because of the motor swap I need a delivery and return fuel line. I called locally and was getting price quotes of $800 - $1000 so apprently this crap is expensive.
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 10:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 12:44 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I wonder if I sound like a moron when I post this stuff? Im going to start scanning quotes and receipts and posting them for all to see
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 11:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hey, did you ever consider doing the lines yourself. Invest in a $300 tool and you can do them all and still have the tool.
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