While cleaning up and assembling the intake manifold for my 2.35 stroker I noticed this kink in the fuel supply hose. This is the main inlet, from the fuel filter.
Another view
And for comparision, a non-damaged one.
Think this will pose a restriction with supplying enough fuel? It's a 2.35 stroker with a 90 degree inlet TD05-16G and USDM STI 550cc "yellow" injectors? Intercooler to de determined. Straight California 91 octane pee-water- no meth/alchohol/water injection or any other "consumable" octane enhancer.
My horsepower will be set by the weakest link, and I don't want it to be the stupid fuel rail. Ideally I'd like to "max out" the turbo. And for smog reasons a parallel fuel feed is a secondary, but possible, option.
'93 Winestone SS Auto, '91 Pearl White SS.
'93 Pure White SS EJ20G slanty intercooled, SIDESWIPED! In stasis.
'94 FWD and '95 AWD Laguna Blue SVXs.
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I wouldn't risk it. Chances are that you could get away with it, but if you're looking to supply enough fuel to max out a TD05, you may as well get a new rail or repair that one.
Can you squeeze the sides of it with pliers to help round it back out?
-Aaron
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It should be fine. I believe almost all of the fuel rails I've seen have some sort of flat bend like that......although that one may look a little more flat.
Oh yes, I know. But I'm trying to stay "clean" and be able to pass a visual smog inspection in addition to the sniffer.
I think I'm going to see if I can source another set of EJ20G fuel lines/rails. Second choice is to replace just that section with hose. That should look pretty factory also.
'93 Winestone SS Auto, '91 Pearl White SS.
'93 Pure White SS EJ20G slanty intercooled, SIDESWIPED! In stasis.
'94 FWD and '95 AWD Laguna Blue SVXs.
2017 Pure Red BRZ Limited w/Performance pack
Unless you are shooting for over 250 whp, I suggest the "plier" fix.
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