geting new fuel line and pump suggestions

[charger2fast4u]

i have a 1968 charger with a 440 i want to replace the stock fuel line and pump with new one's what size fuel line would be good to use i  am hoping eventually i will be in the 600-700 HP mark and i dont want to buy fuel line now and have to buy  bigger size later on i also want to get a electric fuel pump any suggestions

[Steve P.]

For 6-700 HP you will need to build a decent fuel system. Check out the HOT ROD system on the Barry Grant web site.     http://www.barrygrant.com/bgfuel/default.aspx?page=85

[aifilaw]

definitely will need at least a 3/8" line.... doubtful you would need a 7/16" or 1/2", but it wouldn't hurt to put one in. Pump will of course need to be changed.

[charger2fast4u]

how hard is it to switch to a electric pump system what all wires do i need to run for it any suggestions on what brand pumps are good but reasonably priced

[charger2fast4u]

anyone else have suggestions on what size fuel  line to run also is there any advantages between these types of lines  stainless braided hose, aluminum line, and stainless steal line which is best to use

[aifilaw]

use stainless, use 3/8"

[charger2fast4u]

anyone know off hand what size the stock fuel line is  does stainless line have any disadvantages  so 3/8 will be fine anyone else have any input on this

[firefighter3931]

I prefer mild steel over stainless. A 3/8 line with a good electric pump, regulator and a return line should be fine for a 600hp combo. 



Ron

[charger2fast4u]

firefighter3931 why do you prefer mild steel over stainless in yearone's catalog they have 3/8 stainless steel line already bent to fit in the stock location would this be better to buy that instead of buying stainless line in a roll from jegs

[Steve P.]

If you do some searching online and in the MOPAR magazines, you will find a few companies that have it pre-bent in both.

[Charger1973]

firefighter3931 why do you prefer mild steel over stainless in yearone's catalog they have 3/8 stainless steel line already bent to fit in the stock location would this be better to buy that instead of buying stainless line in a roll from jegs

Ive heard the stainless are hard to get sealed.  I could be wrong though, ive never used them myself. 

[firefighter3931]

firefighter3931 why do you prefer mild steel over stainless in yearone's catalog they have 3/8 stainless steel line already bent to fit in the stock location would this be better to buy that instead of buying stainless line in a roll from jegs

Ive heard the stainless are hard to get sealed.  I could be wrong though, ive never used them myself. 

Stainless is difficult to flare because it is so hard and brittle. It also costs more than mild steel with no real advantage other than appearance, inmo. I don't see the need to spend extra $$ that could be used elsewhere. 


Ron