Fuel Tube, 130 x 8mm, Black
Quick Overview
- Corrugated nylon in-tank fuel tube
- 8 mm diameter, 130 mm (5.12 in.) long
- Gasoline, race gas, E10 and E85
- Use OCLMP11.9 or OCLMP12.3 ear clamps
- Black; for use inside the fuel tank
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$3.19
per EACH (USD)Corrugated Nylon Fuel Tube, 8 mm x 130 mm, Black
Flexible in-tank fuel tube, 130 mm (5.12") long. Gasoline, E10 and E85 compatible.
The Racetronix FFT-130B is a corrugated nylon fuel tube for inside the fuel tank, typically between the pump outlet and the pump hanger or module. It does not swell or break down in modern ethanol-blended fuel, and the corrugations let it bend tightly without kinking. Use the chart below to find the diameter and length you need.
Key features
- Size: 8 mm, 130 mm (5.12") long.
- Colour: Black.
- Fits: the 8 mm outlet on most Racetronix RXP and GSS-series pumps, such as RXP255E2, RXP340E2, RXP342E2, GSS341. Secure with 11.9 mm (OCLMP11.9) or 12.3 mm (OCLMP12.3) ear clamps.
- Corrugated nylon: bends tightly without kinking and absorbs pump pulsations, so the fuel system runs quieter.
- Fuel compatible: resists the ethanol (E10, E85) and solvents in modern pump and race gas.
- Replaces ordinary rubber fuel hose inside the tank.
- High flow for its size.
Why not rubber hose?
Modern fuel contains ethanol and solvents such as toluene and xylene. Rubber hose inside a tank breaks down in this fuel: it swells, lets vapour escape and can burst, and the rubber particles it sheds can block jet pumps, check valves, regulators and injectors.
That is why late-model fuel systems use nylon tube inside the tank, and why Racetronix fits these tubes in its own late-model fuel pump assemblies. When you replace a fuel pump, fit a new tube.
Our SAE 30R10 in-tank submersible hose is not ordinary rubber. It is made from Viton (FKM) with aramid-fibre reinforcement and is rated for submersion in fuel, including E85. Where a hose suits better than a formed tube, use it in 1/4" ID (RH-30R1014), 5/16" ID (RH-30R1056) or 3/8" ID (RH-30R1038). A ready-cut 130 mm length in 5/16" is RH-30R1056-130.
Fuel tube chart: all sizes
Every fuel tube we carry. Use the buttons to show one diameter, or click a column heading to sort by it (click again to reverse). On a phone, swipe the chart sideways.
| Part | Diameter (mm) | Length (mm) | Length (in) | Colour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FFT-300X3B | 3 | 300 | 11.81 | Black |
| FFT-150X3-5B | 3/5 | 150 | 5.91 | Black |
| FFT-150X5B | 5 | 150 | 5.91 | Black |
| FFT-90B | 8 | 90 | 3.54 | Black |
| FFT-100B | 8 | 100 | 3.94 | Black |
| FFT-110B | 8 | 110 | 4.33 | Black |
| FFT-125B | 8 | 125 | 4.92 | Black |
| FFT-130B | 8 | 130 | 5.12 | Black |
| FFT-135 | 8 | 135 | 5.31 | Natural |
| FFT-140B | 8 | 140 | 5.51 | Black |
| FFT-150B | 8 | 150 | 5.91 | Black |
| FFT-150 | 8 | 150 | 5.91 | Natural |
| FFT-160B | 8 | 160 | 6.30 | Black |
| FFT-170B | 8 | 170 | 6.69 | Black |
| FFT-180B | 8 | 180 | 7.09 | Black |
| FFT-190B | 8 | 190 | 7.48 | Black |
| FFT-200B | 8 | 200 | 7.87 | Black |
| FFT-200 | 8 | 200 | 7.87 | Natural |
| FFT-220 | 8 | 220 | 8.66 | Natural |
| FFT-230B | 8 | 230 | 9.06 | Black |
| FFT-250B | 8 | 250 | 9.84 | Black |
| FFT-280B | 8 | 280 | 11.02 | Black |
| FFT-280 | 8 | 280 | 11.02 | Natural |
| FFT-300B | 8 | 300 | 11.81 | Black |
| FFT-330B | 8 | 330 | 12.99 | Black |
| FFT-360B | 8 | 360 | 14.17 | Black |
| FFT-380B | 8 | 380 | 14.96 | Black |
| FFT-380 | 8 | 380 | 14.96 | Natural |
| FFT-400B | 8 | 400 | 15.75 | Black |
| FFT-430 | 8 | 430 | 16.93 | Natural |
| FFT-450B | 8 | 450 | 17.72 | Black |
| FFT-500B | 8 | 500 | 19.69 | Black |
| FFT-8X500SB (dual wall, conductive, sectioned) | 8 | 500 | 19.69 | Black |
| FFT-125X8-10B | 8/10 | 125 | 4.92 | Black |
| FFT-150X8-10B | 8/10 | 150 | 5.91 | Black |
| FFT-175X8-10B | 8/10 | 175 | 6.89 | Black |
| FFT-200X8-10B | 8/10 | 200 | 7.87 | Black |
| FFT-230X8-10B | 8/10 | 230 | 9.06 | Black |
| FFT-250X8-10B | 8/10 | 250 | 9.84 | Black |
| FFT-300X8-10B | 8/10 | 300 | 11.81 | Black |
| FFT-350X8-10B | 8/10 | 350 | 13.78 | Black |
| FFT-400X8-10B | 8/10 | 400 | 15.75 | Black |
| FFT-450X8-10B | 8/10 | 450 | 17.72 | Black |
| FFT-500X8-10B | 8/10 | 500 | 19.69 | Black |
| FFT-120X10B | 10 | 120 | 4.72 | Black |
| FFT-130X10B | 10 | 130 | 5.12 | Black |
| FFT-140X10B | 10 | 140 | 5.51 | Black |
| FFT-150X10B | 10 | 150 | 5.91 | Black |
| FFT-160X10B | 10 | 160 | 6.30 | Black |
| FFT-170X10B | 10 | 170 | 6.69 | Black |
| FFT-180X10B | 10 | 180 | 7.09 | Black |
| FFT-200X10B | 10 | 200 | 7.87 | Black |
| FFT-210X10B | 10 | 210 | 8.27 | Black |
| FFT-230X10B | 10 | 230 | 9.06 | Black |
| FFT-250X10B | 10 | 250 | 9.84 | Black |
| FFT-300X10B | 10 | 300 | 11.81 | Black |
| FFT-350X10B | 10 | 350 | 13.78 | Black |
| FFT-400X10B | 10 | 400 | 15.75 | Black |
| FFT-450X10B | 10 | 450 | 17.72 | Black |
| FFT-500X10B | 10 | 500 | 19.69 | Black |
| FFT-F99 (F99 module kit) | F99 kit | Black |
Specifications
| Part number | FFT-130B |
| Diameter | 8 mm |
| Length | 130 mm (5.12") |
| Colour | Black |
| Material | Corrugated nylon |
| Fuel compatibility | Gasoline, race gas, E10 and E85 |
| Clamps | Secure with 11.9 mm (OCLMP11.9) or 12.3 mm (OCLMP12.3) ear clamps. |
| Use | Inside the fuel tank |
Which pumps and clamps?
| Tube end | Pumps | Ear clamp |
|---|---|---|
| 8 mm | Most Racetronix RXP and GSS-series pumps: RXP251E2, RXP252E2, RXP255E2, RXP269E2, RXP340E2, RXP341E2, RXP342E2, RXP342TE2, GSS278, GSS294M, GSS315, GSS341, GSS350G3 | 11.9 mm (OCLMP11.9) or 12.3 mm (OCLMP12.3) |
| 10 mm | DCSS-style pumps: F90000267, F90000274, F90000285, F90000295 | 12.8 mm (OCLMP12.8) or 13.3 mm (OCLMP13.3) |
8/10 mm tubes have an 8 mm end and a 10 mm end, so they take one clamp of each size. Check the barb on your hanger or module as well as the pump outlet.
Use ear (crimp) clamps, crimped fully closed. Do not use worm-gear clamps on nylon tube: they bind, pinch and cut into it.
How to install
Nylon tube is a tight fit on the barbs and has to be warmed to expand before it will slide on.
- Slide the ear clamp onto the tube first, a little back from the end.
- Warm the last 15-20 mm of the tube evenly with a heat gun until it just softens.
- Wipe a little silicone grease on the barb, then push the warm tube straight on, all the way to the base of the barb.
- Slide the clamp over the barb and crimp it fully closed. Repeat at the other end.
Too much heat turns the end soft and it will deform or collapse; too little and it will not go on. Warm it gradually, check often, and work quickly once it is soft.
Frequently asked questions
Which size do I need?
Most Racetronix RXP and GSS-series pumps take 8 mm tube; DCSS-style pumps (F90000267, F90000274, F90000285, F90000295) take 10 mm. Then choose a length that reaches the hanger or module without stretching or kinking. If you are replacing an old tube, measure it before you order.
Which clamps do I use?
Ear clamps: 11.9 mm (OCLMP11.9) or 12.3 mm (OCLMP12.3) on an 8 mm end, and 12.8 mm (OCLMP12.8) or 13.3 mm (OCLMP13.3) on a 10 mm end. Crimp them fully closed. Do not use worm-gear clamps on nylon tube.
Can I use rubber fuel hose inside the tank instead?
Not ordinary rubber hose: it breaks down in ethanol-blended fuel and can shed particles into the fuel system. The exception is our SAE 30R10 submersible hose, which is Viton (FKM) with aramid-fibre reinforcement and is rated for in-tank use, including E85: RH-30R1014 (1/4" ID), RH-30R1056 (5/16" ID), RH-30R1038 (3/8" ID).
The tube will not go on the pump outlet. What am I doing wrong?
It needs heat. Warm the end with a heat gun until it just softens, put a little silicone grease on the barb and push it on straight away. Fit the clamp onto the tube before you heat it. Do not overheat it, or the end will collapse.
Is it E85 compatible?
Yes. It is suitable for gasoline, race gas, E10 and E85.
Questions and support
Not sure which tube your pump needs? Email [email protected] with your pump and vehicle before you order.
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