Actually metalic liquid tight conduit is made entirely from spirally wound mettalic core. the only way to cut it is with a hacksaw. The elastomeric cover is simply there to render it waterporoof. It is designed to protect wiring and is also tested by by the Underwriters laboritories with regards to flame, heat etc.
The stuf that is made from plastic is your run of the mill kiddie pool wiring junk you would find in somebodies back yard.
Here is the rule:
3.19: Fuel, Oil, and Coolant Lines in the Cockpit: Any fuel, oil, or coolant lines that pass through the driving compartment must be encased by heavy-duty conduit, durable steel or aluminum pipe, or strong metal plate. OE metal lines in good condition in their original location are exempt from this rule, but encasement is still recommended.
Unibody cars like our Alfa Romeo Milano a very difficult to run fuel line underneath without exposing the fuel line to sharp edges, exhaust heat, moving suspension and drivetrain parts. It is not like a front wheel drive car that has a lot of room for utility line underneath. Thats why Alfa Romeo put the line inside the car.
I apreciate all the advice though.
1987 Alfa Milano (Bellissima since 2008), Racing since 2008 Stafford Springs, 2nd overall 2011 NJMP, 4th at NHMS 2011, 2nd at Summit 2011, Into the wall hard at Stafford Springs 2011, 2nd at Monticello 2013, 3rd at NHMS 2013, 2nd at NHMS 2016. 2nd at NJMP 2018
25,000 racing miles in 32 races in 10 years. Yes its the same motor. Tell me again how Alfas suck? Update: Big moneyshift = new motor