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Old 02-05-2014, 10:46 PM
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fuel line near drivers side hedman longtube

i have been working on my exhaust lately. i noticed that on my drivers side near the collector there is a fuel line that is about 1/2" away. would it be better to wrap the fuel line with a heat shield or is it ok being that close? i can take a pic if needed.
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I have hedman longtubes as well, I recommend wrapping it, they get pretty hot.
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i adjusted the part of the exhaust that was close to the lines. this is what i was able to do.



does that look like enough room?
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anyone??
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I think if you wrap it then it will be fine.
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Wrap with a heat sleeve or exhaust wrap. Could wrap header as well. Once thats done it will be fine.
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this should work right?

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-350136/overview/
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Originally Posted by 91 camaro racer

yup
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ok cool
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I use similar stuff for wiring all the time and it does work good. Any of the high temp rated mating and reflective blanket materials they sell work pretty good
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ok, once i figure out what carb i want to get i will be ordering this
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