Technical Fuel Line Kits - Have you Tried Nylon?

I just put a new kit together for fuel line replacement and wanted to get member thoughts on nylon fuel line. This stuff is the norm for newer vehicles and can be used to replace any 3/8" O.D. factory steel line, but I don't know if hot rodders ever use it over steel. Here is a link to our new kit for reference.

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I'd be concerned about abrasion and impact resistance, particularly under the car. I know this stuff is used in the engine compartment, but I haven't seen any used for a full fuel line install.

 

Here's some good info.
https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2014/12/05/tech-101-fuel-line-hose-what-you-should-and-should-not-use/

 

i would not use it for a traditional build but have used it on a rod. the stuff i used came from the donor vehicle, 94 buick and was in good shape despite the fact the rest of the underside was rotten. i like the way they connect and disconnect easily. inside a frame rail channel there would be little concern for abrasion.

 

Nylon hard line is not traditional.

 

The stuff is great for repairs, we use it all the time.
It's been ran from tank to fuel rail on many cars.
The kit is a super duper great idea. Make the special pliers available too.
I'd use it any place looks aren't a concer. It's just too easy to install.
If the quick connection fitting's get junk inside or the line rusts up you will not be getting them off intact.

There's 2 parts houses here that have the full master kit in stock. EXPENCIVE
What they do for us is send the entire kit ( it has every part and accessory ever imagined in it - much of it not needed) we use what ever we need, record the part numbers used. They re order to re stock the kit and charge us for that reorder. It is on the honor system, if your not a trusted commercial customer you need to go there and buy what you think you might need, make 3 trips up and do that **** around dance. That little service the parts house provides saves shops time and customers money. A little glimmer of light in the tunnel that's not an on coming train.

 

Do they make it in clear red?

 

I'm sure if used properly it's great, after all it's used in "late" model cars, like my off-topic 1992, and seems to last indefinitely.

For anything carbureted I use steel brake line, with or without the double flares premade.
I think the "Cunifer" material would be a good choice on a hotrod.

 

Thanks for the feedback! Our goal was definitely to make a kit that will allow DIY guys and shops to repair one vehicle. It doesn't include as much as the "master" kits, but also comes in at a much lower price. Your idea to offer the pliers is a very good one. I will look into getting those sourced and added. All of these ends can be installed into the nylon by hand with a little lube. Thought I'd mention that in case people were wondering.

It seems to me (both from this thread and other conversations) that shops are very comfortable using nylon line for new model vehicles, but DIY builders don't seem to like it much for customs and cl***ics.

Todd McClure
www.thestopshop.com
614-557-3442

 

I have seen some other colors in the market, but we only sell the black.

 

That is a good article. Thanks. We certainly know that nylon works well in fuel systems, but we were very curious about the feelings of people in the market. Thanks for the feedback.

 

I voted no that I wouldn’t use it and then I opened the link to take a look anyway.

There it was, the usual ********,this product does not ship to Canada.

People need to get with the whole global economy thing, Canada is right next door to the US in case you didn’t realize that

I’m not convinced that this stuff would be a good way to go for the fuel lines on my RPU,
I think I’ll stick with the Ni-cop tubing.

 

You may not be able to order to Canada via the link provided, but we ship to Canada every day. Feel free to give us a call directly. 614-557-3442. We certainly carry NiCopp as well.

 

We use that type of tubing for repairs here at the dealership. Works well for it's intended purpose. I'd use it on a hot rod where it can't be seen.

 

I don’t like the looks of it.


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I am looking at options now as I am adding 32 fuel tank to my 30 fordor banger build maybe .
I am on the bubble keeping the stock model a tank

 

I could see this stuff for short lengths where you need the flexibility, like the frame-to-fuel-pump line. Finding quality rubber line seems to be difficult these days...

 

I used Russell fuel line on my 34. The outside is braided nylon and the hose is CPE synthetic rubber. It is expensive but worth it and it looks pretty damn good too...not as nice as red plastic but it gets me by.

 

My stock Mini Cooper has nylon gas line all the way back
No issues at all
I would think protecting it and supporting it well would be key
We use nylon air hose on large printing equipment all the time and have same issues keeping it neat and supported. Granted, only air, but if done right last’s a long time.
Sorry, trying to convince myself