Braided stainless steel hose
10-19-2002, 08:50 PM
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Braided stainless steel hose
Has anyone replaced their stock rubber hoses (power steering, radiator, air lines, etc) with braided stainless steel flex hosing?
I have the Stillen SC and the intake and charge piping sits right next to several rubber hoses, especially the larger radiator hose, and the pipes get extremely hot when driving. I've been thinking about changing some of the rubber hoses and using the braided steel hoses from a company like Earl's Performance Products.
I have the Stillen SC and the intake and charge piping sits right next to several rubber hoses, especially the larger radiator hose, and the pipes get extremely hot when driving. I've been thinking about changing some of the rubber hoses and using the braided steel hoses from a company like Earl's Performance Products.
10-19-2002, 09:07 PM
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Originally posted by Vyrus
They are complete replacement of factory hoses? The only ones I've seen are the show slip-over covers. Do you have a link?
Thanks,
-Cyrus
They are complete replacement of factory hoses? The only ones I've seen are the show slip-over covers. Do you have a link?
Thanks,
-Cyrus
10-19-2002, 09:13 PM
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Originally posted by SprintMax
he doesnt want it for looks.. he wants it for holding pressure..
he doesnt want it for looks.. he wants it for holding pressure..
Mainly I want them so that the rubber hoses don't melt sitting next to the hot SC pipes. Also, I'd hope the SS hoses would reduce heat absorbtion into the fluids.
As for links, I think some companies sell the hoses in bulk, like you'd find rubber hosing at Pep Boys. You'd have to cut them and get fittings and clamps to attach them.
Earl's Performance Products.
10-19-2002, 09:47 PM
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Originally posted by Confused
have you heard on anyone blowing hoses because of heat? $ave yourself the headache and don't worry about it.
Besides, wouldn't ss conduct heat?
have you heard on anyone blowing hoses because of heat? $ave yourself the headache and don't worry about it.
Besides, wouldn't ss conduct heat?
. I haven't heard of anyone having problems with melted hoses, but I don't want to be the first 
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10-19-2002, 09:48 PM
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Originally posted by Tanman
Everytime I open the hood and touch the SC pipes, I'm reminded of how hot they get. Then I see how close they are to a lot of stuff, including the upper radiator hose and even the HID bulb covers. I haven't heard of anyone having problems with melted hoses, but I don't want to be the first .
Everytime I open the hood and touch the SC pipes, I'm reminded of how hot they get. Then I see how close they are to a lot of stuff, including the upper radiator hose and even the HID bulb covers
. I haven't heard of anyone having problems with melted hoses, but I don't want to be the first .
-Cyrus
10-19-2002, 09:51 PM
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Originally posted by Vyrus
Why not just heat-wrap the pipe?
-Cyrus
Why not just heat-wrap the pipe?
-Cyrus
.Actually that's not a bad idea, just the braided SS lines look cool.
10-19-2002, 09:56 PM
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Originally posted by Tanman
Cause heat wrap looks like craaap (add goofy Scottish accent here).
Actually that's not a bad idea, just the braided SS lines look cool.
Cause heat wrap looks like craaap (add goofy Scottish accent here)
.Actually that's not a bad idea, just the braided SS lines look cool.
-Cyrus
10-19-2002, 10:55 PM
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Originally posted by Vyrus
Have you seen what Jay25 has? It's a removable heat-wrap from Summit Racing. You can take it off in a second when you open up your bay (it's velcro), and Jamie says it keeps the heat in very well. Search for his posts I'm sure you'll fine it, he has pics too I believe. www.cardomain.com/id/jay26
-Cyrus
Have you seen what Jay25 has? It's a removable heat-wrap from Summit Racing. You can take it off in a second when you open up your bay (it's velcro), and Jamie says it keeps the heat in very well. Search for his posts I'm sure you'll fine it, he has pics too I believe. www.cardomain.com/id/jay26
-Cyrus
10-21-2002, 03:54 AM
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http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...%3D9%26s%3D137
Spectre line of SS hoses - price seems pretty reasonable - not sure on sizing though.
Spectre line of SS hoses - price seems pretty reasonable - not sure on sizing though.
10-21-2002, 05:12 AM
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Originally posted by Chebosto
ITAMTKHI: If Its A Mod, Then Keving Has It.
ITAMTKHI: If Its A Mod, Then Keving Has It.
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10-21-2002, 06:41 AM
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10-21-2002, 07:23 AM
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Originally posted by KWheelzSB
http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...%3D9%26s%3D137
Spectre line of SS hoses - price seems pretty reasonable - not sure on sizing though.
http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...%3D9%26s%3D137
Spectre line of SS hoses - price seems pretty reasonable - not sure on sizing though.
.Here's hoping that using Nissan OEM coolant won't cause any problems with the fluid eating through the rubber on these aftermarket hoses
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10-21-2002, 11:14 PM
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Originally posted by Tanman
Great, exactly what I was looking for! I was on that page but didn't scroll down any further than Earl's products.
Here's hoping that using Nissan OEM coolant won't cause any problems with the fluid eating through the rubber on these aftermarket hoses.
Great, exactly what I was looking for! I was on that page but didn't scroll down any further than Earl's products
.Here's hoping that using Nissan OEM coolant won't cause any problems with the fluid eating through the rubber on these aftermarket hoses
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10-22-2002, 08:51 AM
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Those are fuel lines in Kev's pics. Looks like #6 line. The upper radiator is like 5 times bigger.
Originally posted by Tanman
Great, exactly what I was looking for! I was on that page but didn't scroll down any further than Earl's products.
Here's hoping that using Nissan OEM coolant won't cause any problems with the fluid eating through the rubber on these aftermarket hoses.
Great, exactly what I was looking for! I was on that page but didn't scroll down any further than Earl's products
.Here's hoping that using Nissan OEM coolant won't cause any problems with the fluid eating through the rubber on these aftermarket hoses
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10-22-2002, 08:55 AM
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Originally posted by 1MAX2NV
Those are fuel lines in Kev's pics. Looks like #6 line. The upper radiator is like 5 times bigger.
Those are fuel lines in Kev's pics. Looks like #6 line. The upper radiator is like 5 times bigger.
I'm going to make this the newest thing in cosmestic modifications: stainless steel everything in the engine bay
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