Hi,
I purchased an earlier model year set of rebuilt SU's to install on my '68 1600. Is there any performance difference between the gas line routing in picture 1 vs picture 2?
Thanks!!
Early vs Late model SU Carb Gas Lines
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drummerdood
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Early vs Late model SU Carb Gas Lines
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Re: Early vs Late model SU Carb Gas Lines
Assuming all else in good working order, no.
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Re: Early vs Late model SU Carb Gas Lines
The bottom routing looks neater with less of a fire risk in case the line springs a leak. Bottom pic has the return valve too for vapor lock.
I vote #2.
Linda
I vote #2.
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Re: Early vs Late model SU Carb Gas Lines
I agree, straighter hoses, less junctions and if you have the return line, may as well use it.
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Re: Early vs Late model SU Carb Gas Lines
I don't have a return line, so I prefer the early
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1967.5 2000
1967.5 2000
1964 1500
1964 1500
1967.5 1600
1968 chassis
2006 Acura MDX
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI wagon
1995 F350 Powerstroke!
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