I don't believe that there will be the slightest negative effect from not having a cigar hose. It is made so that it will last a long time under the extra stress caused by the heavy pulse put out by the IP, but doesn't actually effect the IP unless it was really clogged or something. Regular hose will fail prematurely if used in its place, which is a minor inconveniance as long as you keep a screwdriver and a lenght of fuel line in the trunk. Although realizing you just dumped your full tank of diesel along a 20 mile stretch of road would make me wish I bought the cigar hose.

Must... resist. I will not comment on viton, factory hose compatibility with biodiesel or WVO, or Goodyear fuel line. Will... uh... not. Wow, I'm proud of myself.

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