What's the probability....

[blue65coupe]

...of successfully installing pre-bent fuel lines in a "complete" car without screwing them up? My car had the I-6 line and is a v-8 conversion. With shocks, exhaust, and everything else in place there was no way the old one was coming out. I had to cut it 2 times. I don't know the bend differences on an original v-8 car (two different part #'s with NPD) but there is no way one like I had would go back in without some bending. Will a v-8 pre-bent line install without problem or should I go buy the lines and do it myself?
Removal of old was obstructed by shocks, exhaust in the front and rear, and rear brake line.

 

[lethal289]

From doing my 67, The rear axle is the toughest part. I opted to bend my own, and was glad that i did. I dont see how a pre bent line would have fished through without kinking, and i didnt even have my exhaust hung. With a simple 90 degree bender, it didnt take long at all for me to get the line ran and clamped down.

 

[blue65coupe]

Thanks.

 

[cmayna]

Are we talking fuel or brake lines here? Fuel, I can't see much difference between 6 vs 8 cylinder. Brake is another story especially in the back. Red was a 6 banger and I changed it to an 8 including relocating the rear brake line bracket.

 

[blue65coupe]

Fuel. NPD carries 2 part numbers for a 6 and 8. Not sure of the difference but I know the one I took out would never go back in without screwing it up. I'm gonna buy line today and start bending.

 

[cmayna]

That should keep you busy for awhile. Are you going to stay 1 pc from the tank to the fuel pump?

 

[Fast68back]

I bought prebent, old came out and new went in with no real issues. The last one was a 68/70 piece, a little more difficult since they route differently, but got it in.

 

[daveSanborn]

Are you going to stay 1 pc from the tank to the fuel pump?

If you decide to section the length to make it install easier..... double flare the lines and install a joint in an appropriate location. As visible in this photo I ran a long length from the joint forward to the engine compartment and a shorter length from the joint back to the electric fuel pump. I suppose I could have ran one continuous legth, but it was just easier to work with two pieces.

 

[blue65coupe]

I thought about that today Dave as I was looking at lines. Straight 6 foot pieces with fittings on each end were $9/piece. That meant coupling and cutting/flaring. Easier to install but decided to go with the 25' roll for $18. That gives me plenty to allow for a screw up or end up having extra line. If it gets to complicated I'll make two pieces. My goal is to have one continuous piece running to the bay and connect with rubber line to the fuel pump.