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Old Sep 30, 2002 | 12:15 PM
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i just got some fuel lines to use as my vacuum tubes for the wg and bov...is this ok?
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Old Sep 30, 2002 | 12:34 PM
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I don't see a problem with that.
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Old Sep 30, 2002 | 03:05 PM
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ok cool.
anyone know the size for the wastegate and bov vacuum lines?
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Old Sep 30, 2002 | 07:53 PM
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take the fittings with you when you buy the vaccum hose to make sure you get the right size .
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Old Sep 30, 2002 | 07:59 PM
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Default Re: fuel lines ok for vacuum? (TurbothisLS)

wastegate is either 6an or 8an, i cant remember. the BOV is usually 4an.


[Modified by GudeH23a, 12:00 AM 10/1/2002]
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Old Sep 30, 2002 | 10:56 PM
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i just got some fuel lines to use as my vacuum tubes for the wg and bov...is this ok?
Just don't use vacumm for fuel!!!!
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Old Oct 1, 2002 | 09:55 AM
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ha.
i don't think i'll do that.
ok i'll got try my vacuum lines out.
i think i'm going to zip tie them, will this hold?
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 07:50 AM
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Any one else have opinions on this? I plan on using .25" ID fuel hose for all my turbo vacuum/boost lines.
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 09:07 AM
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yeah fuel lines work fine...i have used them plenty of times...just use a strong zip tie and get it tight
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 09:36 AM
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I've got worm drive hose clamps on all ends of the fuel lines!
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 09:56 AM
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Default Re: fuel lines ok for vacuum? (PrecisionH23a)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by PrecisionH23a &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">wastegate is either 6an or 8an, i cant remember. the BOV is usually 4an.
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What wastegate are you talking about? 8AN is like, really big. I doubt it's that big.
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 03:46 PM
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yea and vacuum and fuel line is usually measured in inches
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