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What do I need to plumb into my fuel lines? It is an LT1 with an in tank pump and a fuel pressure regulator built into the fuel rail. The only things I can think of would be the filter and shut off valve in the supply line. anything else? Do I need the vent line when using a vented cap? Where can I get a shut off valve? I bought a couple braided lines to run to the frame and from there I was just going to run pre flared auto parts hard line back to the tank. Thanks

I buy a shut off valves at Summit, 3/8" NPT on one end, -8AN on the other....That is if you're using AN lines.... Think they sell one with NPT on both ends of the valve, too.

you also need to run a return line from the fuel pres. regulator to the top of the tank .....ted

right sorry ted i knew about the return line but forgot to list in here.

does it matter where the shut off valve is located in the line?

thanks

one month later and I still haven't gotten a chance to run the lines

quick question...it is acceptable to run hard lines right to the tank right? since the lines and tank are both mounted solid to the frame I would think that would be fine.

I would use as much hard line as possible ,I am having some problems with braided line on my truck that sat for 2 years,broke engine in and ran it a few times ,then it sat 2 years ,fired it back up and braided lines are leaking from the middle of the line......this was quality braided line too.

I replaed it with rubber line ,but plan to install as much hardline as possible now....no more braided stuff for me.

Why do you need a shut off valve for? Ditto on the hard lines, use as much as possible. Try to get the factory rubber at the motor fuel lines for the LT1, they will screw right to your fuel lines and make alot cleaner look. Corvette lines go down the drivers side, Camaro and all others go down pass side.

Pat

HemiT- I do have the stock LT1 lines off the engine, but they are molded to fit the camaro and would have gone half way down the car. i didn't think they would end up working well so I bought braided lines. I think you might have gotten the fuel rails mixed up though...my engine is a 97 camaro and the lines go down the drivers side. corvettes go down the passenger side. actually right now i am having a hell of a time finding the 94-96 corvette fuel rail to run the lines down the passenger side out of the way of the steering and brake lines on the drivers side.

so i should be able to run hard lines down the frame straight to the tank then? there is no movement in the tank so that must be fine, right?

ok, thanks

Here is how I did mine. I used all hard line with a return. I haven't posted a picture before so I hope this works.

What I tried to do was hide the rubber hose under the motor mount when you looked from the top. I have a hose on the pressure and the return. Bob