the kit i bought actually came with evrything, includign the fuel pump, lines, fittings, etc. its the "complete" version of thier kit. thats why i wanted to find a way to use the factory tank and/ or lines if i can.

The pump will draw (pull) fuel -- so I would use the existing fuel line and pick up in the tank to supply the fuel --- and then you'll just have to add a return line.

I ponied up and bought a Ricks tank. WOW, what a work of art! Hector at Ricks said that -6an for supply and return should be plenty. I am thinking about placing a fuel distribution Y right before the two main rails so that it distributes fuel evenly between the rails. I may weld a stud to the floor pan of the car and mount the Y there and then come off the Y with the Aeroquip teflon hoses to the rails. I am thinking about mounting the fuel regulator where the factory fuel pump once was. I will run the return lines from the rails to the regulator and then the regulator to the return line.

I am debating on how much hard line I want to run at the moment. I thought about running aluminum in the 5052-O (.035" wall) type as this seems to be the consensus for malleable tubing. I am not worried about heat issues related to the tubing as that is not a problem as long as the tubing is secured properly. Pretty exciting stuff.

ugh, so many ideas, i don't know where to start

Billy ---

Dude -- you have to do it just like the rest of us.... don't over think it -- just start and it will all come together. One fitting and one line at a time -- just like wiring -- you just work on one end of it - run it and secure it every half an inch (kidding) and then you get to the other end and hook it up.

Fueling isn't that complicated... unless you're doing big Horsey power.... and turbos or blowers etc.

You just need to pick up the fuel - filter it first - then to the pump - then to the rails - from there the rails to the regulator - and return it to the tank. Super easy! :lol:

I am planning out my fuel system and am going with a front mounted regulator. Looking for some pictures of those who have done this before me...especially Pontiacs.

Regulator doesn't care where it is - as long as you think about it as the thumb over a shaken up bottle of champagne/pop.

Aeroquip has a great website with many diagrams of various fuel system "options" and routing.

Nobody can help you plan your system - especially via a thread like this. Every car is different - each application is different - each wallet is different. Check out the Aeroquip site and that will give you invaluable information and a "picture" you can get in your head to help you design yours.

Keep elbows/90's to absolute minimum... route away from heat sources...and think about HIGH pressure FUEL.... don't skimp on a critical system like this.

I'd try - if at all possible - to put the fuel pump IN the tank. It helps keep it cool and keeps the noise down. It's not critical - but it's good to start out if you're starting out fresh.