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Re: Full Length Fuel/Brake Lines, Who Is The Best????
[Re: RSNOMO]
#1761513
03/02/15 06:15 PM
03/02/15 06:15 PM
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Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 28,312
Cincinnati, Ohio
Challenger 1
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Joined: Feb 2005
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Cincinnati, Ohio
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I have always bought the OE material instead of the Stainless. I had heard that the hardness of the stainless created issues sometimes with getting a good seal at connections. Also, I thought, if the crappy originals lasted 35 years and 80,000 miles, surely the new ones will last longer when it is stored in a climate controlled garage and driven 1500 miles a year.
I have scotch-brited, and cleared OEM lines...
They did not hold up at all...
My experience with SS has been multiple sealing issues...
Flares not as forgiving as 'softer' OEM steel...
My experience with In Line Tube has not been good...
I'm a Fine Line fan. I have bought fuel and brake lines now from them for 3 cars and they all fit fine. I am not a fan of stainless, the first mild steel set lasted 30 years, so... 
All fittings should be lubed/oiled before installation. IF YOU DON'T ON STAINLESS THEN YOU DON'T HAVE CHANCE OF MAKING THEM SEAL, IMO...aND LIKE mIKE SAID, NEED A GOOD WRENCH.
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Re: Full Length Fuel/Brake Lines, Who Is The Best????
[Re: JMCFAN]
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03/02/15 09:02 PM
03/02/15 09:02 PM
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Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 1,645
Phila. Pa.
Mattax
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Joined: Feb 2010
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Phila. Pa.
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Well it depends on how one defines best. Closest or original, nicest bends, helpful service, blah blah.
My experience FWIW - and this goes back at least 5 years, maybe closer to 10.
Goal: Performance, overkill heat reduction and flow capacity.
Need: Replace the main chassis fuel line which had some rust and maybe even porosity over the axle, but no obvious leak.
Decision: Stainless 3/8 line in stock location (plus pick up and feed, of course).
Purchased in this order for a '67 Barracuda:
1. Fine Lines, claimed to fit 67-8 B & V. Bends were somewhat collapsed, so returned. See goals if this seems extreme.
2. Classic Tube, claimed to fit 67-8 B & V. Did not fit my '67 B'cuda correctly. Cut up tubing for other purposes.
3. Inline, claimed to fit 67 B. Fit well in original location.
Is there a difference between 67 and 68 or between Barracuda and Valiant? My guess is yes. Does that mean that the people at Inline know when there differences better than the other two? I have no idea. All I can say is that they did in this one instance.
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Re: Full Length Fuel/Brake Lines, Who Is The Best????
[Re: Mattax]
#1761517
03/02/15 10:01 PM
03/02/15 10:01 PM
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Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,131
New Mexico
JMCFAN
top fuel
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top fuel
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,131
New Mexico
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Well it depends on how one defines best. Closest or original, nicest bends, helpful service, blah blah.
My experience FWIW - and this goes back at least 5 years, maybe closer to 10.
Goal: Performance, overkill heat reduction and flow capacity.
Need: Replace the main chassis fuel line which had some rust and maybe even porosity over the axle, but no obvious leak.
Decision: Stainless 3/8 line in stock location (plus pick up and feed, of course).
Purchased in this order for a '67 Barracuda:
1. Fine Lines, claimed to fit 67-8 B & V. Bends were somewhat collapsed, so returned. See goals if this seems extreme.
2. Classic Tube, claimed to fit 67-8 B & V. Did not fit my '67 B'cuda correctly. Cut up tubing for other purposes.
3. Inline, claimed to fit 67 B. Fit well in original location.
Is there a difference between 67 and 68 or between Barracuda and Valiant? My guess is yes. Does that mean that the people at Inline know when there differences better than the other two? I have no idea. All I can say is that they did in this one instance.
Ok I will elaborate. Inline fuel lines and full length brake lines fit fine. The rear end brake lines did not...now I will say that I ordered last year and am just getting to the rear end install.
When I inquired about the wrong lines was asked to send a pic and they would SELL me a set that fit...30 days to check fit etc or no return.. I will just eat it.. but will go else where.. I spent well over $500 with them.... those 2 pieces are $25..and never been installed...
Just me... 
68 Charger 383/ AT Green/Green VT
70 Roadrunner 383/4sp Purple/Black VT
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