Braided Hoses?
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Braided Hoses?
Braided hose for fuel and coolant. Who makes the best quality and where can I order them. I've seen some pretty cheezy hoses out there and want something that looks pro not bubba. Pics can help. Thanks
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Re: Braided Hoses? (Scudd)
Braided hose for fuel and coolant. Who makes the best quality and where can I order them. I've seen some pretty cheezy hoses out there and want something that looks pro not bubba. Pics can help. Thanks
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Re: Braided Hoses? (Scudd)
I bought this fuel pump to carb kit from Summit. Works good for me. I think it's Earls. Someone posted a while back that the Russell fittings are easier to work with when joining the SS braided hose.
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Re: Braided Hoses? (1970 Stingray)
I only use Aeroquip, Russel and Goodridge. The earls fittings have ugly anodizing on them (especially the reds are ugly) and they are a pita to assemble compared to the others.
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Re: Braided Hoses? (Twin_Turbo)
For fuel get the Russel fittings and then get the length of braided hose you need separately and make your own line
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Re: Braided Hoses? (Scudd)
It all depends on what you want them for. If you're going for a hi-po system and want the best you can check out Earls or Aeroquip at Summit or Jegs. If you're going more for looks you can get nice stainless hoses from Spectre, also from Summit. They are stainless hoses but not in the AN sizes and they don't use special connectors. You can get the Spectre clamps which are regular hose clamps hidden under aluminum fittings. Take a look at my sig pic. All the hoses and fittings are Spectre and all are from Summit. I've had them on for over a year now and no problems.
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Re: Braided Hoses? (Twin_Turbo)
All those braided sleeves I've seenbecome dull after time and they are very hrad to get on without wrinkles.
"its 304 stainless steel flex braid on high-quality nitrile rubber hose construction, its inner ply of braided cord with Hypalon for extra durability"
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Re: Braided Hoses? (vettfixr)
I bought the Spectre heater hoses on vetfixr's advice. Happy with them! :)
Gonna get some more.
Gonna get some more.
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Re: Braided Hoses? (OHSIXX)
vettfixr, I thought you meant the add on sleeves, can't comment on the ones you use. they look great on your engine and judging from your comments they're a lot better than those loose sleeves. :thumbs:
