DATSUN 280Z AN FUEL LINE CONVERSION TUTORIAL (CPE) | Converting a classic car to AN Fuel Lines

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3 жыл бұрын

In this video we'll walk through the install of AN Fuel lines, fittings, and upgraded fuel filters in my 1978 Datsun 280z! (Product Links Below)
Join me in the garage as we install brand new Nylon-Braided AN Fuel Lines in my Datsun 280z. This project is especially important if you plan to run any serious boost, or if you're looking to replace the stock rubber fuel lines with something more modern and durable.
PTFE AN lines are also required if you plan to run E85 fuel in your car, so this tutorial is applicable to any classic car conversion.
I'll run through the various tools and parts I purchased for this job, including a Jeggs Hose cutter, a hard line cutter, AN PTFE lines, AN fittings, AN hard line adapters, orb and O-ring fittings, and a variety of other things.
The first thing you'll want to do is install all of your hard product, that's your fuel pressure regulator, fuel filter, and hard line adapters. After that use something to measure the length of all the line that you need. lastly cut your line with some tape holding back the frays. After that put your fitting face down on your work bench and work it into the line as directed in this video. They key here is to get a clean fit without any frays.
After that you can simply test fit the lines to see if you made them adequately long. After that make sure to pressure test the system. The last thing you want is to be leaking fuel, burning cars is not fun.
After that, sit back and admire you're incredible work.
Follow the Datsun Build on Instagram:
/ sinful_280z
Amazon Product Links:
AN Starter Kit:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
Riv Nut Gun:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
Hose Cutters:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
Orb Fittings:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...
Hard Line Cutters:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
Hard Line AN adapters:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
AN Wrench:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...
45 degree 6An bend:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
Fuel Filter:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
Fuel Filter Mounting Bracket:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...

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@JordanPayneLV 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching this tutorial! If you'd like to see more content on my Porsche 981, or my Datsun 280z, Subscribe! :) See you at the next one!

@kennethraff2002 3 жыл бұрын

One of the most underrated KZfaq channels out there keep up the good videos man this is awesome

@JordanPayneLV 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you man! Do me a favor and share this video with a friend, help me build this community ❤️🙏🏻

@djuru 3 жыл бұрын

Wow thank you for the video. I rushed to your channel when you posted on your ig since I’m in the middle of doing this to my Z. Thank you for the tips, I’m ready to tackle this project.

@JordanPayneLV 3 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah, so happy to hear that. Shoot me a message on IG if you have any questions. Thanks for watching!

@sadeem28 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I need!!! Great job man!!

@JordanPayneLV 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad this video could help! Good luck on the project and let me know if you run into any questions along the way

@mattastropheflats 3 жыл бұрын

I literally just completed this job this week and I drove the Z for the first time today. I mounted my regulator in the same place. But I didn’t put AN fittings on the hard lines because I didn’t know how. Love this video.

@JordanPayneLV 3 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear it man! You’re gonna have to do those hard line adapters now! Thanks for watching and glad to hear you and I had similar ideas for line fuel pressure regulator placement

@kstoff2218 3 жыл бұрын

As always great content. Can’t wait to use some of what I’m learning.

@JordanPayneLV 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it, thanks for the kind words! Lots of sweet stuff coming up! :)

@amm0m0nst3r 5 ай бұрын

I know I'm 2 years late to the party but great video 👍🏿

@JordanPayneLV 5 ай бұрын

Thanks man 🫡

@joeldoodnath9473 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Jordan, I was able to follow your instructions to make up my lines for my build. I like how detail and patient you are with transferring your knowledge while not straying away from the topic like many others do. Again great video, looking forward to your new videos.

@JordanPayneLV 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words Joel, I’m glad it helped out! That’s the main reason I make these videos, it’s hard to learn new things and I like sharing that info. Thank you for watching, plenty of great stuff to come!

@joeldoodnath9473 2 жыл бұрын

@@JordanPayneLV I have to say that with my 76 280Z being my first build I am learning sooo much from guys like you on youtube, from metal fabrication, body and painting, interior work, mechanical work, & even wheels and tires. It's been an experience to say the least but I do enjoy learning new things each day. Iv'e also considered starting a page throughout my build to give back what I've learned throughout the last year, I just couldn't do it because I'm so driven and focused to complete the project that I can't find the time to record and narrate anything. Maybe if I do another build after this one I'll take the time to create content videos. Thanks again Jordan, be safe man..

@JordanPayneLV 2 жыл бұрын

@@joeldoodnath9473 yeah of course man, maybe think about making an Instagram for the build. It’s much easier to take photos and write a little description. That’s how I started :)

@ryanotown22 3 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial I am thinking about doing the same thing from my fuel tank to pump

@JordanPayneLV 3 жыл бұрын

I still need to do that! Saving that for another day because my engine bay rubber hoses were cracking. I have a lot of line left so I just need to buy some more fittings :)

@jordancailes8383 3 жыл бұрын

Most of my car was already done which was super nice, but I need to cut hardliners for the return and go with hardliners

@JordanPayneLV 3 жыл бұрын

Cutting the hard lines was way easier than I thought it would be, and you can bend the hard lines with your handles a little bit so it’s not too bad

@WrenchChill 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Just a heads up, I think the fuel hose and the kit you linked in the description was actually CPE Rubber hose instead of PTFE line. The PTFE stuff actually is more of a plastic inner tube instead of rubber and does not break down with any fuel type.

@JordanPayneLV 3 жыл бұрын

Oh wow you’re right thank you for the clarification. I’ll change the title! I’m glad to find out (just now) that CPE is also good for E85 (I want to run e85 one day)

@RoadRunnaReviews 3 жыл бұрын

Great video bro. I’ve been rebuilding a Z for my channel and this is great. Can I ask what fuel filter you bought? I like the look

@JordanPayneLV 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you man and thanks for watching! I have a link in the description of the fuel filter I used if you want to buy one for yourself! It feels and looks like an awesome quality unit. You’ll also want to buy the mount which comes separately and is also in the description. :)

@thomaswanek3908 2 жыл бұрын

NICE JOB ON THE FUEL LINES. I HAPPENED TO NOTICE THE RADIATOR SHROUD. IS THAT CUSTON ( METALLIC OR PLASTIC) TO FIT THE NON STOCK ALUMINUM RADIATOR? THE CHAMPION RADIATOR I HAVE DOESN'T HAVE THE SAME ATTACH POINTS TO ALLOW FOR THE SHROUD TO ATTACH.

@JordanPayneLV 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Thomas, thanks for watching! It’s actually the stock radiator shroud, we cut little slots in it to accommodate the champion radiator, the champion radiator has some tabs on the side and we were able to make it work. Originally it was black but I painted it silver to make it pop a little more.

@arcanedefiance 3 жыл бұрын

Nice guide dude, need to do this in my engine bay! Is there a way to use AN lines at the fuel tank without welding on adapters?

@JordanPayneLV 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Man, thanks for watching! Maybe! You might be able to use a hard line adaptor like I did in the engine bay. You may need to measure the tank outlet and get a different size but I’m not sure! I plan on tackling that in the future :), so If you find out, let me know!

@markblades4536 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Jordan, another cracking Video mate, got the motor out at mo so be good to do some of that, mines a 280z or Jdm Fairlady z to be correct, out of Japan, so I’ll order exactly what u used when back in stock, thanks again, super helpful m, out of interest did you do the rest end from tank ? Regards Mark

@JordanPayneLV 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Mark thanks for watching! Can’t wait to hear how your build progresses, you should add me on Instagram @sinful_280z so I can see your updates. Glad this helped out, plenty more to come!

@markblades4536 3 жыл бұрын

@@JordanPayneLV I think you may already follow project_fairlady_z 👍

@user-cr4kj7bn4g Жыл бұрын

Just found this video and really like what you are doing here, I see it a bit old, but why dont you use the stock fuel filter and mount? just wondering

@JordanPayneLV Жыл бұрын

Just looks and replaceability I guess! The stock one used a press fit rubber line so this one is a bit higher quality with better filtration

@dynamicDatsun 7 ай бұрын

What fuel pressure regulator did you use?

@andyliv5051 Жыл бұрын

Jordan could you have route the fuel line from the back of the engine to the front of the fuel rail? Instead of routing it from the front to clean it up more?

@JordanPayneLV Жыл бұрын

Yeah, unfortunately I hadn’t thought about that before I did mine. But that would have been a really clean way to do it 👌🏻

@stangdrifter 2 жыл бұрын

Great write up , I'm looking to do this to my Z just starting to get the parts together.. Jordan what fpr did you use ? Is it also an Amazon part ?

@JordanPayneLV 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I used one from zcardepot.com that came with their fuel rail :)

@NathanCihlar 21 күн бұрын

Those rims! What are they, where can I find them?

@josemagana8864 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have a vid of you installing the fuel rail by chance?

@JordanPayneLV 2 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for watching! Not exactly but I do have a video where I change the injectors and that might give you a decent idea of what to do. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z6mSqpuJxr7Oj3U.html

@shanenelson4193 Жыл бұрын

How'd you go about bending the steel fuel lines? Thanks!

@JordanPayneLV Жыл бұрын

Just gently with my hands 👌🏻

@shanenelson4193 Жыл бұрын

@@JordanPayneLV sweet thanks! about to convert my fuel lines by watching this video!

@mattastropheflats 3 жыл бұрын

Curious, what do you have your fuel pressure set too?

@JordanPayneLV 3 жыл бұрын

I think I have mine set to 32 PSI at idle 👌🏻👌🏻

@mahmouda03 2 жыл бұрын

What is your pressure regulator setup?

@JordanPayneLV 2 жыл бұрын

It’s the same one that comes with the fuel rail from zcardepot.com!

@ryanwebster2167 28 күн бұрын

hey i was wondering what is the factory size main feed line to your 280z? I'm converting my 240 to fuel injection not having much luck on the forms about fuel line size.

@JordanPayneLV 28 күн бұрын

Sorry man I’m not sure. I wanna say 3/8th or 5/8ths but don’t quote me on that!

@ryanwebster2167 28 күн бұрын

@@JordanPayneLV hey thats no problem, i appreciate the reply! Are you going to have any updates on the z soon?

@JordanPayneLV 28 күн бұрын

@@ryanwebster2167 I have all the parts for my Protunerz intake and also the haltech ECU. So lots of great stuff to come. Thinking about hiring a local shop to put the parts on, tune the car, and I’ll film all of that. I have a crazy couple of months coming up so maybe in fall!

@ryanwebster2167 28 күн бұрын

@@JordanPayneLV heck yeah dude! Definitely keep an eye out for the videos.

@jordancailes8383 3 жыл бұрын

Watching your vid, I’m thoroughly confused, my fuel comes in to the fuel rail on the other end, and out to the FPR at the front, shouldn’t affect anything

@JordanPayneLV 3 жыл бұрын

Well i could have done that too, maybe your fuel filter is mounted under the car?

@RandySherwood 3 жыл бұрын

The direction of fuel flow through the rail doesn't matter. As long as it goes pump to filters to rail to FPR to return, it's all good.

@JordanPayneLV 3 жыл бұрын

@@RandySherwood I saw one guy do a 180 fitting going alongside the fuel rail and it was really clean. Kind of wish I had done mine that way lol 🤦🏻‍♂️

@dirty2stroke_tv990 Жыл бұрын

If you have a gas leak will it cause it to loose power

@JordanPayneLV Жыл бұрын

It’s possible but if you had a gas leak, it would be pretty obvious with a visual inspection

@dirty2stroke_tv990 Жыл бұрын

@JordanPayneLV yea i have a gas leak i have to replace the fuel line do this video helps a ton due to the leak being the main fuel line that connects to the the fuel filter . This 280z has been sitting for 6yrs got it to turn on but low on power ill get it back to normal one day lol

@JordanPayneLV Жыл бұрын

@@dirty2stroke_tv990 keep at it man! I also have a build guide video that might be helpful for you, check my videos and you’ll see it about 9months ago 👌🏻

@lgtkilla 3 жыл бұрын

Are you able to share how many pieces of each fitting you bought?

@mattastropheflats 3 жыл бұрын

It looks like an aeromotive unit

@JordanPayneLV 3 жыл бұрын

Hey! Yeah I used: (2) 8an to 6an orb fittings (fuel pressure regulator) (2) hard line to AN hose adapters (2) 8AN to 6AN O-ring fitting (zcardepot.com) (2) 90 degree fittings (3) straight AN fittings (2) 45 degree AN fittings I think that’s it. Most of these pieces come from the starter kit linked in the description but I highly suggest drawing your installation out on paper first to get a full idea of everything you need

@lgtkilla 2 жыл бұрын

@@JordanPayneLV Thank you so much! I'll be making my purchase very soon and tackling this in the next few weeks.

@JordanPayneLV 2 жыл бұрын

@@lgtkilla let me know how it goes!

@lgtkilla 2 жыл бұрын

@@JordanPayneLV will do. Hopefully, I don't end up with gas spilling everywhere. 😂