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Old May 3, 2004 | 04:44 PM
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Default Prefab oil feed/return kit, or DIY?

Which way do you guys usually go? Do you just buy a prefabbed kit for 80US, or do you just assemble your own? I can't figure out which will be cheaper without skimping on quality, since I want to do it right the first time.
Old May 3, 2004 | 04:46 PM
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Well, to do it right, I would suggest buying one from Stealthmode, but if you want to do it cheap, go to Homeboy Depot and start piecing that ---- together. You will still need the block fitting though. I think the kit is worth every penny.
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Old May 3, 2004 | 05:16 PM
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i agree. you can get the 1/8 bspt to npt adapter from mcmaster carr for 5.99 and the tranny cooler hose from autzone for 15 bucks. itll cost you 30 tops to do it yourself, i did, but i found myself out buying a stealthmode kit very shortly after i melted the hose and cooked a turbo. imho stealths kit is the only way to go.
Old May 3, 2004 | 05:57 PM
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I used brake line alot and it works really good. There's no chance of it melting and it costs under $10.00 for both the feed and return. However, I just bought my first Stealthmode oil line kit the other day so I'm waiting to see if it lives up to its reputation
Old May 3, 2004 | 06:50 PM
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If you got the time and patience you should piece it together...but it's just alot easier to pick up one of stealth's. I did and it looks good.
Old May 3, 2004 | 07:50 PM
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just buy stealthmodes kit and save yourself the headache of doing it twice.

ahem so umm we get comission for recommending your kits right steve?
Old May 3, 2004 | 09:03 PM
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McMaster parts for an oil feed that T's from the firewall.
Old May 3, 2004 | 09:41 PM
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I used a -3 goodridge brake lines along with tuner toys fitting then got a stealthmode drain line didn't even use teflon tape not a leak. The Stealthmode drain line is worth every cent.
Old May 4, 2004 | 12:13 PM
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I using predab with brass fittings, tranny cooler hose and some brakeline to keep the hose away from the turbo. Used a little bit of JB weld and had no probs



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