Stainless Hoses ??
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Instructor
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From: Twin Falls ID
Stainless Hoses ??
I'm going to be doing some "Appearance" mods and one of my ideas is to change out as many hoses as can with real stainless braided hoses. Which ones can I do easily? - I'd be getting the real hoses, not the "Slip-on" cheap ones, but I'm not very mechanical and I don't really want to begin disconnecting them one by one until I run into a real problem .. :D
Any suggestions?
Any suggestions?
Burning Brakes
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From: Lakeland fl
Re: Stainless Hoses ?? (widow)
I dont think there are any to get as factory replacement, besides the vacuum lines. "real" stainless braided hoses require special ends as you know, so you need to find hoses that terminate on both ends without special connectors. Fuel lines could be done, but they arent too visible. Power steering hoses arent very visible, and you may only be able to do the return side anyway. Heater hoses can be done, but the will use a hose clamp style end - not a fitting. Your trans lines should be hardlines so theyre out too. A/C lines are now available but they probably dont make the GM style "fitting" on the compressor yet. Pretty much leaves just the vacuum lines, which will use shrink tube on the ends.
Drifting
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From: 1990 383 Stroker Baltimore Maryland
Re: Stainless Hoses ?? (widow)
Start with your radiator hoses, Jegs and Summit sell them between $90-$100 but I bought mine from this seller on eBay for half that! They were easy to put on and look great!!! :thumbs: http://cgi.msn.ebay.com/ebaymotors/w...tem=2461104332 :cheers:
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From: Tampa Fl
Re: Stainless Hoses ?? (widow)
Hey widow I have an extra Set for my 1991 Brake lines I ordered from Jegs email me if you are interested at aboromei@mindspring.com ok and before anyone says anyrthing It took like 5 weeks to get from jegs so me being Mr impatient I bfound them at my local race shop they really did help my braking power too. Hope I can help.
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Safety Car
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From: Charleston SC
Re: Stainless Hoses ?? (widow)
I know in Charleston I have all my hoses fabed at charleston rubber and gasket for about 1/2 what you will pay in Jegs or simmilar and they are fabed to fit no cutting or adding conectors. Check your phone book under Hydraulics or rubber and gasket manufatures. This is also a great way to get gaskets made that GM might want an arm and a leg for.
Melting Slicks
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From: Los Angeles Ca
Re: Stainless Hoses ?? (vettefast)
Start with your radiator hoses, Jegs and Summit sell them between $90-$100 but I bought mine from this seller on eBay for half that! They were easy to put on and look great!!!
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Drifting
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From: 1990 383 Stroker Baltimore Maryland
Re: Stainless Hoses ?? (Alcee1)
Vettefast, how did that flexhose work. What about the twist and turns. My 84 has a couple of turns to deal with....?
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From: Twin Falls ID
Re: Stainless Hoses ?? (vettefast)
Did you have to do any cutting to the stainless to get it to fit? My top hose is approx 18" and the bottom is about 21" .. The auction says "No Refunds" so I'd just like to make sure before I bid .... looks like a great price - thanks for pointing me in the right direction!
Rick
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From: 1990 383 Stroker Baltimore Maryland
Re: Stainless Hoses ?? (widow)
Did you have to do any cutting to the stainless to get it to fit? My top hose is approx 18" and the bottom is about 21" .. The auction says "No Refunds" so I'd just like to make sure before I bid .... looks like a great price - thanks for pointing me in the right direction!
Rick
Rick
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Re: Stainless Hoses ?? (Albertgofaster)
Hey widow I have an extra Set for my 1991 Brake lines I ordered from Jegs email me if you are interested at aboromei@mindspring.com ok and before anyone says anyrthing It took like 5 weeks to get from jegs so me being Mr impatient I bfound them at my local race shop they really did help my braking power too. Hope I can help.
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Drifting
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From: Gloucester Va
Re: Stainless Hoses ?? (widow)
The stainless/AN fitting stuff is very costly for just wanting looks. Jegs does have adapters to convert your Rad conections to AN fitting but I don't think it wouuld be good for a daily driven car as it takes from a 1+" hose to a 12AN or 3/4
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From: Tampa Fl
Re: Stainless Hoses ?? (88_vette)
Ok Here are the specs the SS brake hose kit says it sits C4 1988-1992 sorry wont fit 96. Brand name is Russel Streelegal Chevorlet Corvette
I found them for sale here http://www.raceshopper.com/russell_b...rce=ovt_rusbrk
but no pics :confused:
it is listed as corvette (except Zr-1) under chevy. they go for $117.00 I payed 115.00. I have one set first on that emails me at aboromei@mindspring.com with intent to purchase will get them for $100.00 plus shipping.
thanks I didnt want to send back to Jegs thats always a pain.
they are in the box never used. good luck.
Albert
I found them for sale here http://www.raceshopper.com/russell_b...rce=ovt_rusbrk
but no pics :confused:
it is listed as corvette (except Zr-1) under chevy. they go for $117.00 I payed 115.00. I have one set first on that emails me at aboromei@mindspring.com with intent to purchase will get them for $100.00 plus shipping.
thanks I didnt want to send back to Jegs thats always a pain.
they are in the box never used. good luck.
Albert