nowdays, everybody seems 2 run 2 the hi $ braid covered hose, everywhere on the car they can. if you got the $--go for it--they look great! but they are not necessary. we won lots of races & i never bought 1 piece of braided hose. you can get by with cheap rubber hose if you follow a few simple guidelines. 1st, if your afraid the cheap stock fuel hose ain't strong enuff, you can buy the stronger type thats rated for use in fuel injection systems. but keep in mind, it does cost more. the main tricks 2 using rubber hose safely are: avoiding sharp bends; keepin it away from sharp edges; keepin it away from hot stuff(like headers); & using the correct clamps. you can use large wire retainers 2 route the hose away from heat & sharp edges. for the clamps--don't use the common narrow type clamp--buy the extra wide kind. they cost a little more, but they will spread the clamping force over a wider section of hose, which will provide a better seal. also they are not as prone 2 cut the hose as are the narrow type. i've seen the narrow type clamps which were tightened 2 much, cut the hose, & cause a fuel leak, which caused a fire under the hood--not good! so use the wider clamps & tighten them only enuff 2 seal the connection & prevent leaks. if you're in a hurry & don't have any wide clamps--use 2 narrow type as close together as possible, tightening them together--1st one & then the other, a little at a time so as not 2 cut the hose. you'll need 2 use at least 1 metal inline filter. i like 2 use 1 between the cell & pump & 1 between the pump & carb. if your carb still has a filter in the inlet, carefully take it out & chunk it. there are all sorts of super hi $ filters out there. i recommend a simple inline metal filter, such as the fram G15 or the wix 33033. they cost less than $5, on down 2 just over $2 with some volume purchase deals. i've found that most parts are cheaper from ebay/amazon unless you can get a free ride for them on a larger summit order. i always use 3/8 alum line from the cell forward, making all connections 2 cell, filters, pump & carb with rubber hose & wide clamps. most connections have either barbed fittings or expanded ends(like on the filters), so that extreme tightening is not necessary 2 seal them. but if this cheap, old school method gags you--pull out your wallet & shell out the green for braided hose & alum a-n fittings from front 2 rear. also check out the hi $ filter selection while your at it--mite as well go all out if you can! the choice is yours. also be aware that some tracks require braided line & a-n fittings for fuel & sometimes other items also. check the track rules before you decide which way 2 go. if the good stuff is required at your track, the front mounted, vertical cell set up i mentioned will save many $ on braided hose. well, thats all the old school tips i've thought of for now--so i'll back on outa here. good luck 2 all with whatever your wrenchin on!
