Routing fuel hoses from intake to hard fuel lines

[rcrahn]

OK, I have a 6.0 LQ9 and I'm keeping the truck intake so I have 2 fuel hoses coming off of it running to hard line that I've plumbed up inside the pasenger side frame. I am likely using trailblazer SS stock exhaust manifolds, but need to confirm/test fit to be sure. Found them locally on CL for $35 and had a buddy pick them up.
Question is how have you conversion guys routed the hoses from the intake down to the frame so it looks clean? I know this can vary by truck but I'm trying to get some ideas to keep it safe and a good looking install. Any pics you guys can post will be appreciated.....Thanks!

[ls1nova71]

I use the factory hard lines that run down the back of the transmission, then cut and splice short pieces of rubber hose to hook them to the lines on the frame.

[72gmcshorty]

i plan on using stock lines down to the frame and then changing over to factory nylon tubing. Cheap, clean and easy.

[68GMCCustom]

mine runs down the back of the trans, then at about its midpoint; over to the frame rail and inside the rail back to the filter/reg.

[BR3W CITY]

[truckdude239]

are those zip ties as hose clamps???? that wont last long there

[BR3W CITY]

Ok seriously, take a step back and a deep breath and think about that.....why the hell would I run rubber to hardline then bother converting to Stainless line....if it all ended up back in rubber?

That is just some rubber hose placed around the metal line so they stay spaced apart and dont vibrate against each other and the fire wall.

[TecRsq]

Originally Posted by truckdude239

are those zip ties as hose clamps???? that wont last long there

Looks like chafe protection, hoses over lines and zips to secure in place.

ETA, I am in the process of doing a 5.3 / 4L60 into my 89 C1500 so I'm looking hard at all the different threads here. There is much knowledge and I am appreciative of the info of those that have already crawled, walked and sprinted down these roard to conversion.

[rcrahn]

Thanks everyone for the feedback....
This gives me a better idea.....
I do like how you used the factory lines and then transitioned.
I am using 3/8" for both fuel and return and have installed the black Edelbrock fuel rail adapters that are 6AN. Don't get me started with the situation with hoses. Getting any shop in the Republik of Kalifornia to make a fuel line is like pulling teeth, everyone seems scared to death about the liability and the ever changing additives (oxygenators) now being introduced and attacking everything except teflon or PTFE.
Luckily I found a Parker store willing to make PTFE fuel hoses. They are pictured below and very nice.
Getting back to my original question and your replies - again thank you.
I now have the SSR exhaust manifolds and I've done a quick mock up. Much better fitting than the stock LQ9 exhaust manifolds. Having said that I will need to do some trimming here and there, including a little bit on the passenger side top frame. Yes, it's a 67 C20 frame so wider at the top. Any the dog ear on the 4L80E driver side is about to recieve a haircut too.
I will terminate the lines just past where you see the black clamp (made 4 U) and transistion into a 6AN coupler and then a 90 going up to the motor.
I did the rear lines this way (see pic) and they look good.

[nacho55]

RC what kind of valves are those that your using for your airride?

[rcrahn]

Originally Posted by nacho55

RC what kind of valves are those that your using for your airride?

The original air suspension kit came from fenderbenderinternational
The valves are Blitzluft....