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AirManFL · 03-02-2014, 03:50 PM

Just flipped my fuel rail and the new line purchased from JDP is too short by 1 to 1 1/4" at least. Pic below:

Any solution to this and if there isn't can I just hose clamp a rubber fuel line in until I can get another one?

This is my daily driver so I need a quick solution.

Thank,
Rob

AirManFL · 03-02-2014, 04:02 PM

Nevermind...I got it. I had to pop the plastic bracket that holds the fuel and evap lines at the body.

Then connected the new fuel line to the main fuel line and then pulled up to connect to the fuel rail.

It's tight, but both clips are in place =)

Rob

AirManFL · 03-02-2014, 04:14 PM

Just have to pull harder...

LSX Camaro · 03-02-2014, 06:56 PM

Flipping the rail and using the C6 fuel rail is a great looking upgrade. It is a snug fit with the fuel line but fully functional and will fit when properly installed.

AirManFL · 03-03-2014, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by LSX Camaro

Flipping the rail and using the C6 fuel rail is a great looking upgrade. It is a snug fit with the fuel line but fully functional and will fit when properly installed.

The C6 fuel line with the stock fuel rail is what I installed.

It's kind of difficult to flip the fuel rail and not install it properly. The fuel line is either long enough or it isn't. On the 2012 SS, the fuel line isn't long enough without popping the plastic "bracket" on the body that holds the main evap and fuel line in place. It was a little uncomfortable pulling on the main fuel line to snap the new fuel line to the rail but I did it.

I think later this week I'm going to get in there is little further and inspect what kind of pressure is being put on the main fuel line. I'm not 100% comfortable with it but I'm not too worried considering the number of people that have done it and haven't reported any issues.

Rob

AirManFL · 03-03-2014, 04:37 PM

Here's a cell phone pic of the final install. The plastic intake shell is removed and I didn't bother putting it back on.

Rob

angie7 · 03-03-2014, 04:54 PM

Looks good!!! I'm doing this in a few weeks. Itll go nicely with my new engine bay set up.

sneakypete · 03-03-2014, 07:28 PM

I flipped mine and used a C5 fuel line. It cost me $10 shipped from vettenuts. Just for anyone looking to do this on the cheap.

h018871 · 04-02-2014, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by AirManFL

Nevermind...I got it. I had to pop the plastic bracket that holds the fuel and evap lines at the body.

Then connected the new fuel line to the main fuel line and then pulled up to connect to the fuel rail.

It's tight, but both clips are in place =)

Rob

Rob,
did you get a perminant solution (longer hose)?

is the C5 hose longer than the C6 hose? do you have part numbers?
I've talked to Tyler @ JDP, they are looking at some pictures of my car and are working on a fix.........either an installation issue or something uniique to our cars.........

Denis · 04-02-2014, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by sneakypete

I flipped mine and used a C5 fuel line. It cost me $10 shipped from vettenuts. Just for anyone looking to do this on the cheap.

Thanks for the heads up on that one...just ordered one.

AirManFL · 04-03-2014, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by h018871

Rob,
did you get a perminant solution (longer hose)?

is the C5 hose longer than the C6 hose? do you have part numbers?
I've talked to Tyler @ JDP, they are looking at some pictures of my car and are working on a fix.........either an installation issue or something uniique to our cars.........

I don’t know if the C5 hose is longer. Mine looks just like yours. It isn’t an installation issue as you can’t move the fuel rail, it obviously has to be flipped and installed in one place. The fuel line comes straight off the fuel rail and takes the shortest route possible to the main fuel line. The only way to make it happen is to attach the new fuel line to the main fuel line, pop the plastic bracket on the main fuel line, pull and snap it to the fuel rail. I would guess that it was about 1 1/4” too short so that is how much distance had to be made up by popping the plastic bracket and pulling.

I’ve been so busy I haven’t had time to take a closer look at what kind of pressure is being placed on the main fuel line. The good news is, I haven’t had any issues yet

Rob

Denis · 04-07-2014, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by sneakypete

I flipped mine and used a C5 fuel line. It cost me $10 shipped from vettenuts. Just for anyone looking to do this on the cheap.

Just got one delivered today!

h018871 · 04-08-2014, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Denis

Just got one delivered today!

Hey Denis, can you measure the length of the C5 hose you received?

thx in advance

Denis · 04-08-2014, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by h018871

Hey Denis, can you measure the length of the C5 hose you received?

thx in advance

03-02-2014, 03:50 PM	#1
AirManFL Mid-Florida Camaro Club Drives: 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,220	Fuel Rail Flip - Need Help Just flipped my fuel rail and the new line purchased from JDP is too short by 1 to 1 1/4" at least. Pic below: Any solution to this and if there isn't can I just hose clamp a rubber fuel line in until I can get another one? This is my daily driver so I need a quick solution. Thank, Rob

03-02-2014, 04:14 PM	#3
AirManFL Mid-Florida Camaro Club Drives: 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,220	Fuel Rail Flip - Need Help Just have to pull harder... Last edited by AirManFL; 03-02-2014 at 04:50 PM.

03-02-2014, 06:56 PM	#4
LSX Camaro Master ASE, GM, LSX Tech. Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,034	Flipping the rail and using the C6 fuel rail is a great looking upgrade. It is a snug fit with the fuel line but fully functional and will fit when properly installed. __________________ 2010 2SSRS A6, Custom Pat G. Cam, WCCH Cylinder Heads, Kooks Headers/Exhaust, BTR Valvetrain, Fluidampr 25% UDP, All Engine ARP bolts, Flex-a-lite radiator/Trans cooler, Yank converter, PFADT Suspension, ADM Race Intake/Scoop, Torq tow hook, CFD auto shifter, Dynojet AFR gauge, Aeroforce scan gauge, Brake Performance rotors/pads Prothane bushings, ZL1 wheels, spoiler, Z/28 wickerbill, 1LE Aero/Suspension Package, Anderson Composites COPO Carbon Fiber Hood, LED lighting, Elite Catch Can, Improved Racing oil pan baffle, crank scraper, windage tray 480 RWHP 452 RWTQ + Nitrous Express 150 Shot

03-03-2014, 04:54 PM	#7
angie7 Smoked by a GIRL Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 3,748 View My Garage	Looks good!!! I'm doing this in a few weeks. Itll go nicely with my new engine bay set up. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS Summit White w/ IOM interior "Powder 2.0"

03-02-2014, 04:02 PM	#2
AirManFL Mid-Florida Camaro Club Drives: 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,220	Nevermind...I got it. I had to pop the plastic bracket that holds the fuel and evap lines at the body. Then connected the new fuel line to the main fuel line and then pulled up to connect to the fuel rail. It's tight, but both clips are in place =) Rob

03-03-2014, 04:37 PM	#6
AirManFL Mid-Florida Camaro Club Drives: 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,220	Here's a cell phone pic of the final install. The plastic intake shell is removed and I didn't bother putting it back on. Rob

03-03-2014, 07:28 PM	#8
sneakypete OOH..Sneaky, Sneaky!! Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Oceanside California Posts: 254	I flipped mine and used a C5 fuel line. It cost me $10 shipped from vettenuts. Just for anyone looking to do this on the cheap.