Looking for engine bay fuel lines

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mikee30
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Hi all
I am looking to update the 2 stock fuel lines in the engine bay of my 86 944 turbo. I know lindsayracing has a kit available but was looking for other options or maybe someone from carpokes that may sell the lines.
Also, I understand some of the braided models tend to release the smell of gas fumes when the car is parked…is this correct? I would like a model that does not release any fumes :)
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I'm a big fan of the @Rennbay hoses. You can get them directly from Rennbay or from @944online -- both great carpokes supporter! I had another vendor's braided set, which burst open in the wheel arch. :roll: I like the rennbay kit because it has custom connectors that make them way less bulky than all the others...

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Ditto on Rennbay - I ordered the long option so that I could route the lines to the firewall and then alon the fuel rail rather than pass directly over the exhaust header.
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+1 on Rennbay hoses. You can also cut the band clamp on the lines to reveal a barb fitting, and replace with Cohline 2240 (100% ethanol proof), you can use smooth 'injection type' hose clamps.

Aviation grade fire sleeve is worthwhile to put on your lines, and to inspect them annually after it's been 3 years.

Also do NOT forget about replacing your injector seals (kits are $15 on ebay to get enough to do 8 injectors, incl. filter baskets), and the fuel rail jumper line (Genuine Porsche only).
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I also used the rennbay option. standard size (didn't see the long option). One side was too short for the safe routing but I reused the big heat protection Rubbers for the line that still goes over the headers
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Bought all the parts from BAT and built my own
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Another vote for the Rennbay option. I bought them through 944online and plan to install today. Looks to be a quality kit. I also plan to use high heat sleeving over them. It can't hurt... unless it hides a fuel leak. Calculated risk 😊
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AudiSport wrote: Thu Apr 17, 2025 2:19 pm Bought all the parts from BAT and built my own
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Thanks for the comments everyone!
By any chance, does anyone have an unused Rennbay kit they are selling with or without a fuel jumper line?

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