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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 09:30 PM
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Default Re: brake hard lines for turbo oil?

And above all, don't forget to support the hard lines with some metal strapping or brackets! With the vibration from the engine you could cause the brass fittings to break, especially on the " t " fitting at the back of the block!
Old Mar 22, 2007 | 12:50 AM
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/\ iunno mine isn't really supported by anything other than vibrating against the drivers side passenger mount and it seems to be still working.
Originally Posted by E-b0la
I like the idea of using a hard line. How much does one of these setups end up costing between the fittings and the line? I like fubars setup, very clean.
cheeeeaaap.... you just need some brake line, flare fittings and a flare tool to make it work. I bent the line using my hands.
Old Mar 22, 2007 | 02:40 AM
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are we forgetting here that stock turbo cars use hard lines for their turbo feed lines also? so i say, why not for custom!
Old Mar 22, 2007 | 02:47 AM
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Yes brake line looks good when done right. Plus once its bent up and fitted, remove it and give it a good scrubbing with a scotch brite pad, gives it a nice satin look. Thats what we do on our fuel lines. Ill be doing hard lines on mine.

Old Mar 22, 2007 | 11:07 PM
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What size are you using? Napa has 1/4" and harborfreight has a bender for $7

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...temnumber=3755

and a flaring tool for $13

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=40878
Old Mar 22, 2007 | 11:10 PM
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Default Re: brake hard lines for turbo oil?

Originally Posted by bikewrench
What size are you using? Napa has 1/4" and harborfreight has a bender for $7

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...temnumber=3755

and a flaring tool for $13

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=40878
Thats the bender we use.
Old Mar 23, 2007 | 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Zeniceguycrx
I have run hard line on my T25, also just squeez the line with some pliers to adj oil press to turbo
Me to, squeeze the hard line untill I get the pressure I want. Free oil restrictor. All I ever have used for feed is brake line.

You dont need a bending tool, just bend the line over any thing that is round, it will hold the shape and look great.
Old Mar 23, 2007 | 05:03 PM
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Dang, I wish I would have known about this. Hardline is way cheaper than braided and easy enough to work with.

I will definately use hard line on my next setup for sure.

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