Is there a reason NOT to use "Hardline" instead of SS for oil feed?
12-17-2003, 05:13 PM
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Is there a reason NOT to use "Hardline" instead of SS for oil feed?
Out of curiosity why dont I see mention of people using hardlines like the ones pictured for their oil feed lines? They are available just about anywhere for less than $10. Honda Tuning mag used them on their budget boost CRX a while back.
The lines are also available in big enough size for an oil feed (like 4an).
I've got one coming off the block into a Tee on my firewall right now and am thinking about using another one to feed the turbo when I see boost.
Is it a bad idea to use one? Why?
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The lines are also available in big enough size for an oil feed (like 4an).
I've got one coming off the block into a Tee on my firewall right now and am thinking about using another one to feed the turbo when I see boost.
Is it a bad idea to use one? Why?
Thanks
12-17-2003, 06:02 PM
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the only problem i see is that it will take some time to make the bends(many) perfect. SS hose line is "easier" imo because you just connect one side, then connect the other and your done. 
12-17-2003, 06:24 PM
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Re: Is there a reason NOT to use "Hardline" instead of SS for oil feed? (HXMan)
I thought about doing hard lines for my feed, I just think it'd look really nice to have it come from the back of the block, then shape perfectly into the groove of the valvecover then come down to the turbo and have a little tab tack welded on to bolt it to one of the holes in the block by the turbo. Definately would be nice and clean but I think that steel braided is just easy, universal and decently priced.
12-17-2003, 09:15 PM
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Re: Is there a reason NOT to use "Hardline" instead of SS for oil feed? (VTC_CiViC)
Plus soft lines will allow for movement... if anything shifts the softlines will give but the hardlines wont
12-17-2003, 09:35 PM
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Re: Is there a reason NOT to use "Hardline" instead of SS for oil feed? (B18EG6)
even the hard lines have slight flex.. its not like the hard line from the block to the head for lsvtec is going to need to flex anyway.
from turbo to the oil pan, you may have some flex, but i still doubt that you'll have enough flex to worry about it.
from turbo to the oil pan, you may have some flex, but i still doubt that you'll have enough flex to worry about it.
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12-17-2003, 09:47 PM
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Re: Is there a reason NOT to use "Hardline" instead of SS for oil feed? (Speedz)
Hard lines are nice, if I had more time, I would run this setup allso. No downside as far as reliability.
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12-17-2003, 10:05 PM
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Re: Is there a reason NOT to use "Hardline" instead of SS for oil feed? (Arturbo)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Arturbo »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I plan on using aluminum hard lines on mine.
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What happeend to KISS?
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What happeend to KISS?
12-17-2003, 10:09 PM
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Re: Is there a reason NOT to use "Hardline" instead of SS for oil feed? (SIXTYdashONE)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SIXTYdashONE »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
What happeend to KISS?</TD></TR></TABLE>
It is simple.. Cheaper than SS lines.
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It is simple.. Cheaper than SS lines.
12-17-2003, 10:10 PM
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Re: Is there a reason NOT to use "Hardline" instead of SS for oil feed? (SIXTYdashONE)
I'm real interested in doing this also.......... My buddies VR4 comes with hardlines too.. I'm assuming all stock boosted cars had them for reliability and for the clealiness of hardlines... Dont u think it would look ghetto if there was a SS line for a production car?
12-17-2003, 11:01 PM
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Re: Is there a reason NOT to use "Hardline" instead of SS for oil feed? (SIXTYdashONE)
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Don't question the man with the corn rows. It's a good way to get shot in the back of the head.
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12-18-2003, 04:00 AM
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Re: Is there a reason NOT to use "Hardline" instead of SS for oil feed? (Sonny)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Sonny »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
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::runs and hides::
hehehe.
I like stainless lines better just because for some reason i'm paranoid about running over anything on the road that might hit it. at least the ss line is a lil more flexible like a rubber hose... but shielded with the ss braids
Don't question the man with the corn rows. It's a good way to get shot in the back of the head.
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::runs and hides::hehehe.
I like stainless lines better just because for some reason i'm paranoid about running over anything on the road that might hit it. at least the ss line is a lil more flexible like a rubber hose... but shielded with the ss braids
12-26-2003, 06:22 PM
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Re: (h22 civic)
hardline is fine, they're just a lot of work to bend and route them. SS line is simpler and easier to install. With hardlines it is also harder to move them out of the way when you have to pull your motor/tranny out and etc.
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12-27-2003, 04:47 AM
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Re: (h22 civic)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by h22 civic »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">used hard line on the return no probs at all</TD></TR></TABLE>
I didnt know they made hardlines big enough to be used as a retun line.
I didnt know they made hardlines big enough to be used as a retun line.
12-27-2003, 06:53 AM
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i would assume that flexibility is more reliable. if you have to work on your car often it's just harder with lines that don't flex much. also, as someone mentioned "what if you run over something and it happens to hit the line in the rear or you happen to drop something on the line while working on the car. SS just seems safer.
12-27-2003, 09:58 AM
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I didnt know they made hardlines big enough to be used as a retun line.</TD></TR></TABLE> none of them are made you make em yourself i went to homedumpo got some 3/4 pipe and fittings brazed them together fitem in whalla ya got a return that will never kink alwayz has the rite pitch for flow and is strong as hell best thing i ever did
I didnt know they made hardlines big enough to be used as a retun line.</TD></TR></TABLE> none of them are made you make em yourself i went to homedumpo got some 3/4 pipe and fittings brazed them together fitem in whalla ya got a return that will never kink alwayz has the rite pitch for flow and is strong as hell best thing i ever did
12-27-2003, 09:59 AM
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Re: (Killer_B)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Killer_B »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i would assume that flexibility is more reliable. if you have to work on your car often it's just harder with lines that don't flex much. also, as someone mentioned "what if you run over something and it happens to hit the line in the rear or you happen to drop something on the line while working on the car. SS just seems safer.
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just run it along the side of the block and it doesnt get in the way of anything
I thgink hardlines look much cleaner IMO.
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just run it along the side of the block and it doesnt get in the way of anything
I thgink hardlines look much cleaner IMO.
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