TRE-340 Fuel Pump Hose Adaptation

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  • NathanR
    Noobie
    • Dec 2023
    • 32

    #1

    TRE-340 Fuel Pump Hose Adaptation

    Hello,

    Planning out my TRE-340 install in preparation for turbo, going to delete my inline pump and run just the in-tank.

    I recently learned that the pickup on the tank is 10mm but the TRE outlet is 8mm. I was curious how others have gone about installing this.

    I don’t think there’s enough length to use a brass reducer. I’m considering printing an adapter out of PETG but would much prefer to have a more robust solution.
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  • roguetoaster
    Biggus Tippus
    • Jan 2012
    • 7795

    #2
    Don't overthink it, it's a 2 mm difference, just use a hose.

    Get a hose that fits the smaller fitting, and then warm it, expand it with a screwdriver or a socket or whatever you have that will work without damaging the hose, then immediately jam it on to the larger fitting. Leave it long while you work with it so there is some handling ability, and then cut it to the length you need before making the other connection.

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    • reelizmpro
      R3V OG
      • Dec 2003
      • 9477

      #3
      Many solutions to this but the most straight forward ones that worked for me are :

      1. Cut the small end of the reducer shorter and use hose clamps. This means placing the outlet of the pump directly in front of the inlet.
      2. Use a hose sized in between the outlet and inlet like rogue described. If the inlet is 10mm and outlet is 8mm...use a 9mm hose with clamps. Make sure to use submersible fuel hose.
      "I'd probably take the E30 M3 in this case just because I love that little car, and how tanky that inline 6 is." - thecj

      85 323i M TECH 1 S52 - ALPINEWEISS/SCHWARZE
      88 M3 - LACHSSILBER/SCHWARZE
      89 M3 - ALPINEWEISS II/M TECH CLOTH-ALCANTARA
      91 M TECHNIC CABRIO TURBO - MACAOBLAU/M TECH CLOTH-LEATHER

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      • Panici
        Moderator
        • Dec 2009
        • 2340

        #4
        Originally posted by reelizmpro
        2. Use a hose sized in between the outlet and inlet like rogue described. If the inlet is 10mm and outlet is 8mm...use a 9mm hose with clamps. Make sure to use submersible fuel hose.
        Exactly what I did.
        Submersible-rated Gates 27097 (3/8" ID) was what worked for my application, going from memory but believe I have an Aeromotive pump in mine.

        '87 BMW E30 325is Turbo

        '99 BMW E36 M3 - - - '98 BMW E36 328i

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        • digger
          R3V Elite
          • Nov 2005
          • 5997

          #5
          Are these more reliable than genuine Walbro's?
          89 E30 325is Lachs Silber - currently M20B31, M20B33 in the works, stroked to the hilt...

          new build thread http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=317505

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          • Dj Buttchug
            R3V OG
            • Jun 2010
            • 7642

            #6
            TRE pumps are very good quality. I have used TRE pumps on my cars for over 10 years. They are quiet and reliable.

            Turbo M42 Build Thread :Here
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            I like the tuna here.
            Originally posted by lambo
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