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AN fitting experience and recommendations |
draganc |
Dec 28 2023, 11:44 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 725 Joined: 2-November 09 From: central new jersey Member No.: 11,000 Region Association: North East States |
Hello folks!
Looking for first hand brand experience on AN fittings, in particular with -6AN size. Redoing the fuel lines, from the firewall and custom setup for ITB. Also, looking for fuel pressure regulators and additional fuel filters. I’m drawn to XRP (US made but also 4x more expensive than Made in China) but have also seen good feedbacks about Evil Energy and Vibrant Performance. TIA! PS: what’s your take on “push lock” fittings, by itself and additional clamps? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
CCE |
Dec 28 2023, 11:55 PM
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CCE Group: Members Posts: 328 Joined: 28-December 21 From: Mexico Member No.: 26,203 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
Hello folks! Looking for first hand brand experience on AN fittings, in particular with -6AN size. Redoing the fuel lines, from the firewall and custom setup for ITB. Also, looking for fuel pressure regulators and additional fuel filters. I’m drawn to XRP (US made but also 4x more expensive than Made in China) but have also seen good feedbacks about Evil Energy and Vibrant Performance. TIA! PS: what’s your take on “push lock” fittings, by itself and additional clamps? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Whatever you end up please share photos, I am always looking for ideas… |
mb911 |
Dec 29 2023, 06:43 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,369 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Race flux is the best hand down secret manufacturer/wholesaler. I use them exclusively and order from them a few times a month
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76-914 |
Dec 29 2023, 08:24 AM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,647 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
Aeroquip.
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mgarrison |
Dec 29 2023, 09:53 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 376 Joined: 14-February 20 From: Chandler, AZ Member No.: 23,922 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I had pretty good luck using these:
https://autoplumb.com/collections/an-hose-ends But, keep in mind I was doing large fittings & hose for my cooling system. And...my 914 is not running/driving yet, so I can't speak to any possible leaks... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
tygaboy |
Dec 29 2023, 10:14 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,468 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California |
I'm using Fragola fittings: hose ends, bulkhead, y connectors...
That's -6 for the fuel system, -12 for the H2O and I'm into -10 for the oil lines. All good so far. I like black but they also do red/blue and clear. Available through Summit. Free shipping, easy, no-question returns/exchanges. Plan your system as accurately as you can. It's easy to end up with too many/wrong pieces. Watch any "series" designations so you're always ordering the "matching" parts. Ask me how I know! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Attached thumbnail(s) |
tygaboy |
Dec 29 2023, 10:15 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,468 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California |
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Jack Standz |
Dec 29 2023, 12:47 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 419 Joined: 15-November 19 From: Happy Place (& surrounding area) Member No.: 23,644 Region Association: None |
When you run the braided fuel lines, Teflon is better & lasts a lot longer. It's a little stiffer than the rubber lines, but we think worth it. Don't enjoy the job, so only want to do it once.
The connectors for Teflon lines are different than the rubber ones, so get the right ones. Choose the brand you like, we get ours from Summit normally since it's only 5 miles. |
draganc |
Jan 20 2024, 08:39 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 725 Joined: 2-November 09 From: central new jersey Member No.: 11,000 Region Association: North East States |
Thank you all for the great inputs, much appreciated!
I saddled down on XRP and will go with “grounded” XRP teflon lines. Will update with pictures once the installation is done. |
930cabman |
Jan 21 2024, 06:44 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,778 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States |
Has anyone used duck oil to lubricate these prior to fitting?
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tazz9924 |
Jan 21 2024, 11:22 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 716 Joined: 31-May 15 From: Mooresville NC Member No.: 18,779 Region Association: None |
I'm using Fragola fittings: hose ends, bulkhead, y connectors... That's -6 for the fuel system, -12 for the H2O and I'm into -10 for the oil lines. All good so far. I like black but they also do red/blue and clear. Available through Summit. Free shipping, easy, no-question returns/exchanges. Plan your system as accurately as you can. It's easy to end up with too many/wrong pieces. Watch any "series" designations so you're always ordering the "matching" parts. Ask me how I know! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) I second fragola, ptfe is really easy to do and is way more ethanol resistant. Just make sure you match your line to fitting, ie: ptfe line, ptfe fitting. |
VaccaRabite |
Jan 22 2024, 09:54 AM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,616 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
If you are connecting AN fittings to steel fuel hard lines, is there a special bubble flare you need to use? How does that work?
@mb911 do you have a link for the Race Flux people? Zach |
mb911 |
Jan 22 2024, 11:01 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,369 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
If you are connecting AN fittings to steel fuel hard lines, is there a special bubble flare you need to use? How does that work? @mb911 do you have a link for the Race Flux people? Zach https://www.raceflux.com/ |
Jack Standz |
Jan 22 2024, 11:04 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 419 Joined: 15-November 19 From: Happy Place (& surrounding area) Member No.: 23,644 Region Association: None |
Chris at Tangerine Racing welded some AN fittings on the ends of the SS fuel lines for ours.
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