09-26-2018, 03:01 PM | #1 |
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Anyone use the Gen5DIY flex fuel kit?
I’m searching for a flex fuel kit, and the one on Gen5DIY is considerably cheaper then the rest. Still uses GM sensor though, so I’m curious why it’s up to $150 cheaper? Why would it be worth the extra money for the EFI or DSX?
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09-26-2018, 03:24 PM | #2 |
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I don't think EFI Tuning is in business anymore. DMS and DSX came shortly after using a different mix of parts, but were lower priced. Gen5DIY introduced much later and likely source sensors after an OE price drop and they were able to undercut even further.
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09-27-2018, 10:18 AM | #3 |
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I manufacture many of my own pieces and make a complete replacement line for the factory fuel line. Crimped and pressure tested PTFE smooth bore hoses unfortunately aren’t cheap, and I do everything to make sure that parts are 100% ethanol compatible which is why I use more expensive fluorosilicone orings in my fittings. I make everything in a way that you don’t need a wrench to install it.
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09-27-2018, 11:55 AM | #4 | |
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09-27-2018, 01:21 PM | #5 |
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I’d rather my products be purpose built and not repurposed, so you won’t find my parts in a catalog somewhere. I even had my own connectors molded.
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09-27-2018, 05:29 PM | #6 | |
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09-27-2018, 06:02 PM | #7 | |
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Here's a closer look into what I do. This is the female to female push connect fitting I manufacture specifically for use with flex fuel systems. These are genuine push connect meaning there aren't any backing nuts to drop in the engine bay, no wrenches to mess with, and they're super easy to install. I won't use plastic clips which is why there's a steel retainer inside like the factory. I also use fluorosilicone o-rings as mentioned earlier which are better chemically suited than the popular FKM (trade name Viton). We pre-lubricate all of the fittings with a PTFE laced synthetic grease to aid installation and prevent the possibility of tearing the o-rings. I apologize for the massive photos, but I wanted the detail to show. The lines are made by Fragola who has a far superior product to most of what's on the market short of XRP who is equally high in quality. |
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09-28-2018, 10:56 PM | #8 | |
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09-28-2018, 11:05 PM | #9 |
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It’s nice to know the “backstory” on stuff like this. If we know the product is top shelf, spending the extra money makes plenty of sense. I’ll be scooping up one of the DSX flex fuel kits from Jannetty Racing very soon.
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10-27-2018, 11:39 AM | #10 | |
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Not many people care, but the Gen5 design was created to allow the car to still look factory under the hood and allow the actual fuel sensor and power lines to be hidden.
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10-27-2018, 02:15 PM | #11 |
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Zzperformance has a really nice kit that actually mounts to the black brace instead of just hanging there. A guy in town has it and it looks way better than mine. However I have the dsx kit and have been happy with it.
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10-28-2018, 10:11 PM | #13 |
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I made my own for like 60$
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