running fuel lines inside frame rails - Page 2 - Lateral-g Forums

**bentfab** · #11 05-14-2008, 08:12 PM

Thanks Rodger. Speaking of not enough room. I'am in the process of plumbing a 08' Mustang with 5/8 feed line and 1/2 return. Talk about putting 20lbs of sh*$ in a 5lbs bag this is it!! As soon as I get alittle further I'll post a couple pics. And I hate plumbing new cars. No space and metric SUCKS!!

ironworks · #12 05-14-2008, 08:33 PM

Buddy I know all about 10 lbs of crap in a 5lbs bag have you seen the many novas we work on around here. We are about to put C6 drivetrain in a 62 nova convertible with a 5.5" rideheight. I thought Johns 66 was bad enough and then we put a blower with dual intercoolers and 245 front tires at a 5inch ride height.

And yes your correct new cars suck. There is no way to make them look good underneath without major mods and nothing cleanly hang stuff from.
May the force be with you on that one buddy.

COYBILT · #13 05-15-2008, 02:15 AM

I agree with mark on anything he says and If you ever get the chance stop by his shop, his plumbing is a work of art. Just make the plumbing another detailed part of the car, don't hide it.

Stang's Bane · #14 05-15-2008, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by bentfab

Exactly if it rubs a hole? Also when you put the stainless through your frame and fill it with foam that foam might push the tubing up against the side and cause alittle friction and presto a leak!!! I'am just trying to let you know not to take your fuel and brake for granted. IT'S YOUR LIFE!!! Also Stang's Bane putting a band aid on something is'nt always the cure. I've used abrasion cloth from the industrial word just because I wanted extra insurance not to band aid a perticuler cosmetic issue. Besides I think two stainless steel polished or satin hard lines running parallel down a frame looks bitchen. Check out my web site and look at the Ranchero prime example of a box frame rail.
Hope this helps just my two & 1/2 cents.

I wasn't advocating to do it. I was just saying the part about stainless needing to "breath" more or less isn't true. I agree with you about the dangers of rubbing a hole.

Travis77 · #15 05-15-2008, 08:11 AM

Easily talked out of doing it

Thanks

**XcYZ** · #16 05-15-2008, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ironworks

I agree 100% nothing beats great plumbing and hardlines. I have never understood all these engine covers and such. Why not make everything look good, show the linkage and the hardline and the mechanics of the whole deal. But sometimes there is not room for everything on the frame rails.

I agree, Rodger. Especially with the craftsmanship that you at Ironworks, and Mark at Bentfab have. I like seeing that stuff, even though my lines will never be that nice.

**syborg tt** · #17 05-15-2008, 10:00 AM

Another option is to get these trick "Line" clips.

**XcYZ** · #18 05-15-2008, 10:18 AM

Those are awesome, Marty. Travis sent me a few to try out on my car and they're great.

**bentfab** · #19 05-15-2008, 11:17 AM

Thanks Guys I'am just trying to make people relize at how important this subject is. Besides we all spend a ton of money on the things we love so why not make the final details just as bitchen!! Hey Marty funny you show those I'am just about to release my product line. Just a few simple plumbing necessities and those clips just so happen to be one. If you guys are interseted I have them from 3/16 to 1/2 just drill a 9/32 hole and push in there pretty cool and give the line a floating look.

**syborg tt** · #20 05-15-2008, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by bentfab

Hey Marty funny you show those I'am just about to release my product line. Just a few simple plumbing necessities and those clips just so happen to be one. If you guys are interseted I have them from 3/16 to 1/2 just drill a 9/32 hole and push in there pretty cool and give the line a floating look.

cool - can you send me pics of your other stuff

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ps - tell Mike to send my new Wastegates