Attention: TDR Forum Junkies 
Vaughn MacKenzie
TDR MEMBER
Since I have gotten a flood of emails about the fuel line kits I put together, I thought it would be easier to post the details instead of responding to all the inquiries individually (but feel free to email me if you like or post questions on this thread).
The kit replaces the stock fuel lines from where the steel line from the tank ends (about where the driver's feet are) on through to the injection pump. The kit hoses are 3/8" inside diameter, which gives you 42% more cross-sectional area than the stock 1/4" ID tubing. This reduces resistance to fuel flow that the lift pump has to work against. After installing the kit, I felt a small increase in power above 2700rpm at full throttle. You may notice a small improvement in mileage as well. The main benefit is improved cooling and lubrication, and maybe take some of the burden off the frail lift pump.
There are 3 hoses in this kit:
First hose runs from the tank line to the lift pump.
Second hose goes between the lift pump and fuel filter canister.
Third line goes between the filter canister and injection pump.
Also there are 5 adapter fittings that screw in place of the banjo bolts, and the Aeroquip hoses screw onto these. Kit includes a trim ring to fit over the hose end that slides onto the tank line. Installation instructions are included and shouldn't take more than 1 to 1. 5 hours to install. The 2000 up trucks it is easier to install the kit by removing the filter canister so it is a bit more of a pain.
The kit is for 24-Valve trucks only. One kit for the '98. 5 and '99 trucks and cost $170, and another kit for '00-current trucks which is $180. Ground shipping is $8.
Since I do not keep a lot of parts on hand I usually wait for 2-3 requests before I order parts. Sometimes it takes 2-3 weeks for me to get a kit sent out once you request one, because I have to wait for parts to arrive, then put the kit together (which takes some time!).
The guys with '985. -'99 trucks are the lucky ones--by installing this kit the test ports will not be lost. Different story for the 2000-up guys. Since the test ports are incorporated in the banjo bolts that are replaced, test ports are lost (see photos below). On my truck, I solved this by reinstalling my stock line between the filter canister and injection pump, and drilled out the holes in the banjo bolts. With the stock line back in place, there was still a 1. 5-2. 0 psi improvement in fuel pressure at the injection pump.
In addition I am looking to add more options to the 2 kits I already put together in the near future:
1) Kit for 2000-2001 trucks retaining a test port (most likely will be the same as what I set up on my truck but I am looking to improve on that).
2) Lower cost versions for 24V trucks for owners more interested in funtion versus appearance.
3) Kit to relocate lift pump back to fuel tank for more effective operation (pending research, hope to trial-test this on my truck soon, basically what HVAC is doing these days). This is based on the ability of pump to push fuel much better than pulling it.
Here are some photos I took when installing a kit on my 2001.
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Vaughn
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"Blue Thunder" & NW BOMBers
'01 2500 QC Shortbed 2wd, Patriot Blue over Driftwood, HO 24v Cummins & 6-speed, 3. 54LSD, Cab & Fog lamps, Camper & Tow Pkg.
BOMBings: RV injectors, PS Boost module, Amsoil air filter, straightpiped exh. , SS fuel lines, debadged body, AutoMeter Sport Comp gauges, Amber turn signals, 55w halogen rev. lights.
[This message has been edited by Vaughn MacKenzie (edited 11-17-2000). ]
The kit replaces the stock fuel lines from where the steel line from the tank ends (about where the driver's feet are) on through to the injection pump. The kit hoses are 3/8" inside diameter, which gives you 42% more cross-sectional area than the stock 1/4" ID tubing. This reduces resistance to fuel flow that the lift pump has to work against. After installing the kit, I felt a small increase in power above 2700rpm at full throttle. You may notice a small improvement in mileage as well. The main benefit is improved cooling and lubrication, and maybe take some of the burden off the frail lift pump.
There are 3 hoses in this kit:
First hose runs from the tank line to the lift pump.
Second hose goes between the lift pump and fuel filter canister.
Third line goes between the filter canister and injection pump.
Also there are 5 adapter fittings that screw in place of the banjo bolts, and the Aeroquip hoses screw onto these. Kit includes a trim ring to fit over the hose end that slides onto the tank line. Installation instructions are included and shouldn't take more than 1 to 1. 5 hours to install. The 2000 up trucks it is easier to install the kit by removing the filter canister so it is a bit more of a pain.
The kit is for 24-Valve trucks only. One kit for the '98. 5 and '99 trucks and cost $170, and another kit for '00-current trucks which is $180. Ground shipping is $8.
Since I do not keep a lot of parts on hand I usually wait for 2-3 requests before I order parts. Sometimes it takes 2-3 weeks for me to get a kit sent out once you request one, because I have to wait for parts to arrive, then put the kit together (which takes some time!).
The guys with '985. -'99 trucks are the lucky ones--by installing this kit the test ports will not be lost. Different story for the 2000-up guys. Since the test ports are incorporated in the banjo bolts that are replaced, test ports are lost (see photos below). On my truck, I solved this by reinstalling my stock line between the filter canister and injection pump, and drilled out the holes in the banjo bolts. With the stock line back in place, there was still a 1. 5-2. 0 psi improvement in fuel pressure at the injection pump.
In addition I am looking to add more options to the 2 kits I already put together in the near future:
1) Kit for 2000-2001 trucks retaining a test port (most likely will be the same as what I set up on my truck but I am looking to improve on that).
2) Lower cost versions for 24V trucks for owners more interested in funtion versus appearance.
3) Kit to relocate lift pump back to fuel tank for more effective operation (pending research, hope to trial-test this on my truck soon, basically what HVAC is doing these days). This is based on the ability of pump to push fuel much better than pulling it.
Here are some photos I took when installing a kit on my 2001.
#ad#ad#adClick here if pictures don't come up on this page (wouldn't work for me
#ad)
Vaughn
------------------
"Blue Thunder" & NW BOMBers
'01 2500 QC Shortbed 2wd, Patriot Blue over Driftwood, HO 24v Cummins & 6-speed, 3. 54LSD, Cab & Fog lamps, Camper & Tow Pkg.
BOMBings: RV injectors, PS Boost module, Amsoil air filter, straightpiped exh. , SS fuel lines, debadged body, AutoMeter Sport Comp gauges, Amber turn signals, 55w halogen rev. lights.
[This message has been edited by Vaughn MacKenzie (edited 11-17-2000). ]
