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kyle h. 08-12-2003 09:01 AM

size hose for feed line...using rubber.
 
should i be using 3/8 line or 5/16?

customcoach 08-12-2003 09:18 AM

Re:size hose for feed line...using rubber.
 
Personally I wouldn't use rubber, but if you do 1/4, 3/8 or 5/16 all should work fine. It is not that much more to use hard line, copper or steel, even stainless. It's not worth the few bucks to me to have to worry all the time that my rubber hose is going to split or clog up and kill my turbo.

kyle h. 08-12-2003 10:09 AM

Re:size hose for feed line...using rubber.
 
i was told 3/8 was too large and would cause the turbo to smoke...because of too much pressure?

fastcivicboy 08-12-2003 08:18 PM

Re:size hose for feed line...using rubber.
 
then dont use it.

kyle h. 08-13-2003 08:12 AM

Re:size hose for feed line...using rubber.
 
i'll be using steel brake line for now, until i get my braided line in the mail. due to the fact that rubber will expand...even though it is pressure line. i guess its for peice of mind...but not really.

this ---- sucks.

Todd 08-13-2003 01:02 PM

Re:size hose for feed line...using rubber.
 
The rubber that is designed for high pressure would be fine.. just keep it off the manifold.. -3an is 3/16 and -4an is 1/4" I'm running -3an braid..

BlinD 08-13-2003 01:05 PM

Re:size hose for feed line...using rubber.
 
im running 1/4 rubber. Had no leaks or anything.

scttydb411 08-14-2003 10:45 PM

Re:size hose for feed line...using rubber.
 
just make sure you don't use std fuel line...you must use FUEL INJECTION hose. there are two different sae ratings for the hoses. std fuel line isn't as high. also try to extend your fitting as far away from the turbo and manifold as possible and wrap it in heat sleave to keep the extra heat off it.

hotrex 08-14-2003 11:27 PM

Re:size hose for feed line...using rubber.
 
i used tranny cooler line in 5/16 it has worked mint for 2000 miles.


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