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 2057 Posts Member #: 9252 Post Whore Cleethorpes |
9th Aug, 2012 at 03:57:35pm
hi guys i know a few of us like to use 8mm fuel lines but what do you guys do with the regulator i believe its 6mm from regulator to the carb do you just use 6mm for this bit or do you mod the regulator, if so how? Done now needs redoing lol |
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 171 Posts Member #: 9928 Advanced Member Hartley, Kent |
9th Aug, 2012 at 06:56:26pm
All I done was put an in-line fuel filter between regulator and carb, which has stepped spiggots 6-8mm, in theory if I'm clever there should be a pic below. If not then I am a true tit.
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2057 Posts Member #: 9252 Post Whore Cleethorpes |
9th Aug, 2012 at 07:31:40pm
doing this is ok but would be no good to me as the outlet of my regulator is only 6mm and so is the carb fuel in. I gues you guys drill and tap them. Just thought it would defeat the point of having an 8mm surply to the regulator if its then stepped down to 6mm Edited by wng691s clubby on 9th Aug, 2012. Done now needs redoing lol |
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 16540 Posts Member #: 4241 King Gaycharger, butt plug dealer, Sheldon Cooper and a BAC but generally a niceish fella if you dont mind a northerner Rotherham, South Yorkshire |
9th Aug, 2012 at 07:37:52pm
That filter is no good for a high pressure fuel system like a turboed mini. On 11th Feb, 2015 robert said:
i tried putting soap on it , and heating it to brown , then slathered my new lube on it 
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2057 Posts Member #: 9252 Post Whore Cleethorpes |
9th Aug, 2012 at 07:54:05pm
am i on the right lines or have i got this all to cock? Done now needs redoing lol |
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 7265 Posts Member #: 1268 The Boom Boom speaker Police! Essex |
9th Aug, 2012 at 09:02:36pm
Just use 6mm from the reg to the carb.
In the 13's at last!.. Just |
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171 Posts Member #: 9928 Advanced Member Hartley, Kent |
9th Aug, 2012 at 09:11:30pm
Why not apbellamy? I've been using one on mine no problem.. Low boosting for now. |
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 2233 Posts Member #: 9037 Post Whore Doncaster, yorkshire |
9th Aug, 2012 at 09:25:17pm
I'm sure the regulators have pretty big fittings, mine I can only just squeeze 8mm over, the carb is a little smaller, I have a fuel pressure gauge, oe side has an 8mm fitting, other 6mm. Audi s4 b5 - 470bhp & 486ft lbs
On 15th Mar, 2012 wil_h said:
Yes, Carl says he gets requests for rimming all the time On 30th Apr, 2012 Brett said:
yeah stick the bit in and give it a wobble  |
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2057 Posts Member #: 9252 Post Whore Cleethorpes |
10th Aug, 2012 at 06:50:48am
as above my regulator has an 8mm feed from tank and and 8mm return but the surply to the carb and to the plenum are only 6mm. It looks like a standard metro turbo one. Well if its not going to make much difference il just use 6 from reg to carb il have to order some Done now needs redoing lol |
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16540 Posts Member #: 4241 King Gaycharger, butt plug dealer, Sheldon Cooper and a BAC but generally a niceish fella if you dont mind a northerner Rotherham, South Yorkshire |
10th Aug, 2012 at 07:14:41am
On 9th Aug, 2012 TurboMike1992 said:
Why not apbellamy? I've been using one on mine no problem.. On 11th Feb, 2015 robert said:
i tried putting soap on it , and heating it to brown , then slathered my new lube on it
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Forum Mod  1927 Posts Member #: 1761 Stalker Bristol |
10th Aug, 2012 at 07:54:48am
Indeed, the plastic ones are not designed to be used in pressurised environments.
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171 Posts Member #: 9928 Advanced Member Hartley, Kent |
10th Aug, 2012 at 09:03:34am
So I take it you can tell how solid these are just by a picture? Not arguing or anything but but ive been using it for like 2-3 months and my dads certain these a perfectly safe to use as his work supplies them, if they weren't he wouldn't let me drive it, believe me. So when it breaks or whatever you say, I'll understand Low boosting for now. |
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16540 Posts Member #: 4241 King Gaycharger, butt plug dealer, Sheldon Cooper and a BAC but generally a niceish fella if you dont mind a northerner Rotherham, South Yorkshire |
10th Aug, 2012 at 09:07:24am
It's what happens when it fails. I wouldn't want to risk my car going up in flames... On 11th Feb, 2015 robert said:
i tried putting soap on it , and heating it to brown , then slathered my new lube on it
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2233 Posts Member #: 9037 Post Whore Doncaster, yorkshire |
10th Aug, 2012 at 09:09:17am
I suppose it will depend on what boost your running, I would not like much fuel pressure in one of them. Audi s4 b5 - 470bhp & 486ft lbs
On 15th Mar, 2012 wil_h said:
Yes, Carl says he gets requests for rimming all the time On 30th Apr, 2012 Brett said:
yeah stick the bit in and give it a wobble |
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Forum Mod 1927 Posts Member #: 1761 Stalker Bristol |
10th Aug, 2012 at 11:10:06am
On 10th Aug, 2012 TurboMike1992 said:
So I take it you can tell how solid these are just by a picture? Not arguing or anything but but ive been using it for like 2-3 months and my dads certain these a perfectly safe to use as his work supplies them, if they weren't he wouldn't let me drive it, believe me. So when it breaks or whatever you say, I'll understand Why do you think they specifically say on the various types of filters whether they are rated for high pressure, or low pressure? The plastic/paper type filter pictures above may well be able to cope with high pressure for an undeterminable amount of time, and that's wonderful if you like rolling dice and gambling with stuff like highly flammable fuels such as petrol, because sooner or later, that filter is going to split or crack and produce unpleasent results in 99% of cases when they do break. So, take a step back and think about it: Either pay a little more for a correctly rated fuel filter which is made to cope with the pressure it deals with day in, day out. Or, use a filter which is not rated for those levels of fuel pressure and sit with baited breath each time you drive your car, for the sake of a few quid. I know which route I would pick. |
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171 Posts Member #: 9928 Advanced Member Hartley, Kent |
10th Aug, 2012 at 12:33:18pm
Well I don't have any others to hand but we've got a few diesel filters at hand which are stronger so I'll swap to that for now until I can get hold of a decent one? Maybe they will have one I can pick up at MITP? Low boosting for now. |
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