Fuel line I think, why over engine cover

overdriv · 03-25-2020, 05:29 PM

So why did GM run a line, I think fuel line over the engine covers toward the rear?

My friend has a C7 and it does not have a line over the engine cover?

Could I put a C7 line in it's place, and use a C7 engine cover without the notches for the line?

I want to get different engine covers, painted different, for my camaro, but that damn line runs over the covers. If I could move it or get a different one it would be much cleaner looking.

BlackbeastSS2 · 03-25-2020, 06:00 PM

Just follow these steps and it’s done. Hidden and out of sight.

https://youtu.be/JzJoHsuT-wU

Not sure why GM did it that way. Maybe away from heat? Probably an already part made and they decided to use that part and not modify it to fit better. Cost?

caSStro18 · 03-25-2020, 06:08 PM

Nice! Now there are four visible holes on the cover! Looks good!

BlackbeastSS2 · 03-25-2020, 08:06 PM

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Nice! Now there are four visible holes on the cover! Looks good!

Can’t keep everyone happy. Guess it depends what you like or how you like to mode things. Stock is fine, but really GM a fuel line across the top of the cover.

Myself I have not done this relocation of the fuel line. I was just trying to help out or give OP options. I have an extra engine cover and just grabbed the plugs out of the garage and got the rattle can out. It’s called what else do you do with the virus quarantine with so much time on my hands. I can only wax the car so much.

Pupilbone · 03-25-2020, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackbeastSS2

Can’t keep everyone happy. Guess it depends what you like or how you like to mode things. Stock is fine, but really GM a fuel line across the top of the cover.

Myself I have not done this relocation of the fuel line. I was just trying to help out or give OP options. I have an extra engine cover and just grabbed the plugs out of the garage and got the rattle can out. It’s called what else do you do with the virus quarantine with so much time on my hands. I can only wax the car so much.

Looks great!

vtirocz · 03-25-2020, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackbeastSS2

Just follow these steps and it’s done. Hidden and out of sight.

https://youtu.be/JzJoHsuT-wU

Not sure why GM did it that way. Maybe away from heat? Probably an already part made and they decided to use that part and not modify it to fit better. Cost?

I'd personally be a little worried about introducing some fueling error by messing with the feed line. I'm not sure how sensitive the system is to that type of change (maybe it's negligible), but I wouldn't feel comfortable doing it without some data to support that there's not change.

BlackbeastSS2 · 03-25-2020, 09:37 PM

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I'd personally be a little worried about introducing some fueling error by messing with the feed line. I'm not sure how sensitive the system is to that type of change (maybe it's negligible), but I wouldn't feel comfortable doing it without some data to support that there's not change.

My 2016 SS ran E85 for 3 years with the fuel line placed behind the high Ram with no problems. Sorry no data just a lot thrills.

vtirocz · 03-25-2020, 09:47 PM

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My 2016 SS ran E85 for 3 years with the fuel line placed behind the high Ram with no problems. Sorry no data just a lot thrills.

Nice! I assume you were tuned for that setup though.

overdriv · 03-26-2020, 03:16 PM

Good video.
I'd doubt any code would be set by just rerouting the line.

Now the plugs look like a good idea in the cover, but does anyone know what a cover for a corvette would be?

overdriv · 03-26-2020, 03:28 PM

Has anyone used an overlay for their engine cover. I guess it just sets on top of existing engine cover???

ctrlz · 03-27-2020, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by overdriv

I'd doubt any code would be set by just rerouting the line.

Agree, unless you introduce some kind of restriction or a number of crazy bends.

Trochoidal · 03-27-2020, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by overdriv

Good video.
I'd doubt any code would be set by just rerouting the line.

Now the plugs look like a good idea in the cover, but does anyone know what a cover for a corvette would be?

Good idea. Still not exactly cheap but but no holes.

http://www.rpidesigns.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=3135

GM-ACE · 03-27-2020, 08:04 PM

The fuel line is running on the top because in a frontal crash the engine would be shoved down instead of backwards, into the cabin. So it's an unattractive safety measure since they decided to route the fuel line down the passenger side, presumably because of the three engine choices.

overdriv · 03-27-2020, 10:03 PM

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The fuel line is running on the top because in a frontal crash the engine would be shoved down instead of backwards, into the cabin. So it's an unattractive safety measure since they decided to route the fuel line down the passenger side, presumably because of the three engine choices.

Where does the fuel line run on a LT1 in a C7 vette?

03-25-2020, 05:29 PM	#1
overdriv Drives: 1969 Chevelle SS 2019 2SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: IL Posts: 246 View My Garage	Fuel line I think, why over engine cover So why did GM run a line, I think fuel line over the engine covers toward the rear? My friend has a C7 and it does not have a line over the engine cover? Could I put a C7 line in it's place, and use a C7 engine cover without the notches for the line? I want to get different engine covers, painted different, for my camaro, but that damn line runs over the covers. If I could move it or get a different one it would be much cleaner looking.

03-25-2020, 06:00 PM	#2
BlackbeastSS2 Drives: 2019 Camaro 1LE Shock Candy Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Garage Posts: 1,757	Just follow these steps and it’s done. Hidden and out of sight. https://youtu.be/JzJoHsuT-wU Not sure why GM did it that way. Maybe away from heat? Probably an already part made and they decided to use that part and not modify it to fit better. Cost? __________________ LT4 1.7 Supercharger snout ported & Meth 103 Katech TB, KATECH Custom Heads, DSX In-line fuel TSP Headers, Spec P Super Twin Clutch, TSP EL C7 CAM Diamond Piston & Manley Rods, Roto Fab Big Gulp BTR Push Rods,LS7 Lifters, ARP, FI Chiller, Kirkey Seats SJM Line Lock, Hurst Pistol Grip. 747/739 RWHP street tune - 821/794 RWHP track tune 101 octane. 2014 Mini Cooper countryman S All4 M6 daily driver

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GM-ACE Old school tech Drives: Ruby 1LE - 2024 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 288 View My Garage	The fuel line is running on the top because in a frontal crash the engine would be shoved down instead of backwards, into the cabin. So it's an unattractive safety measure since they decided to route the fuel line down the passenger side, presumably because of the three engine choices. __________________ Previous Camaros: 2021 Riverside Blue 2SS/RS A10 \| 2019 Riverside Blue 2SS/RS M6 \| 2013 Crystal Red 1SS/RS A6 \| 2010 Imperial Blue 2SS/RS A6 One & only Corvette: 2015 Stingray Z51 Ordered 2024 Radiant Red 2SS 1LE Ordered: 6/15/23 Accepted: 7/5/23 3000 - 7/5 ---> 3100 - 7/19 3300 - 7/20 --> 3400 - 7/20 -->TPW - 8/7 4300 - 8/14 --->4B00 - 9/5 DELIVERED 9/20!!

03-25-2020, 06:08 PM	#3
caSStro18 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: California Posts: 564 View My Garage	Nice! Now there are four visible holes on the cover! Looks good!

03-26-2020, 03:16 PM	#9
overdriv Drives: 1969 Chevelle SS 2019 2SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: IL Posts: 246 View My Garage	Good video. I'd doubt any code would be set by just rerouting the line. Now the plugs look like a good idea in the cover, but does anyone know what a cover for a corvette would be?

03-26-2020, 03:28 PM	#10
overdriv Drives: 1969 Chevelle SS 2019 2SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: IL Posts: 246 View My Garage	Has anyone used an overlay for their engine cover. I guess it just sets on top of existing engine cover???

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