Talon12bp

I have everyone at this shop telling me that if my engine doesn't produce more than 50 to 100 PSI then im not going to need a super high pressure rated hose.
They said i can save money and go with a 300 PSI hose, and use the fittings as normal to connect the hose. but use clamps instead of threads. They say they've done it for a long time. even on turbo cars.
Will a 300 PSI pressure line work for my oil feed to the turbo?

I know its not as good as a SS, but will it most likely work for my application?
Thanks

baddassduramax

well you do not have 300psi of oil pressure or i hope not, turbo would be shot. the clamps should work fine, i know some people that do that and they havent had any problems. personally i like to use the threaded ends for the added protection, but thats just me

Talon12bp

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Overblown-Teg

yeah you can. Most use braided line for two reasons.. Bling and heat resistance.

Flamenco-T

you should be fine...as long as the line aren't too big to send too much oil volume to the turbo...

3/16 is an ideal size..

stan

Muckman

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I choose to buy Stans oil return kit instead of installing the oil return joke included with the revhard kit. Using a regular hose and hose clamps seems more likely to be problematic with leaking. Especially inches away from the downpipe. Oil is not something you mess with.

quikB18B

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Oil does wonders as well as disasters, I woudl get the SS just for apiece of mind, but im just **** like that.

4U2NV

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Oil does wonders as well as disasters, I woudl get the SS just for apiece of mind, but im just **** like that.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Plus enginebay temps are pretty high, wouldn't wanna take the risk of melting it...

99B16Si

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Plus enginebay temps are pretty high, wouldn't wanna take the risk of melting it...</TD></TR></TABLE>

what he said. thats the main reason for SS. the feed sits really close to the manifold and turbing housing which could easily melt it and destroy your entire motor/ turbo if u dont notice it

Talon12bp

I already bought the hose, and all, and i guess SS, would be safer around higher temp areas, but i am wondering if i route the feed line around the exhaust the best i can, and maybe heat wrap the hose in that area, i should be fine right?
Thanks,

99B16Si

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Talon12bp &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I already bought the hose, and all, and i guess SS, would be safer around higher temp areas, but i am wondering if i route the feed line around the exhaust the best i can, and maybe heat wrap the hose in that area, i should be fine right?
Thanks,</TD></TR></TABLE>

pretty much, but i just wouldnt risk my turbo and whole motor for a $20 piece of line

Flamenco-T

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pretty much, but i just wouldnt risk my turbo and whole motor for a $20 piece of line</TD></TR></TABLE>

there you go...you've spent so much money on your car, don't ruin it for $ 20 piece of line....You should already have all the fitting I can sell you a bare stainless braided lines for $ 25 with -3Female hose ends on both ends..



If you need to work out details about the lines, just let me know, I don;t mind sending the line to you and work out details of payment later, I just don't want you to ruin everything for $20 piece of rubber line, while another $ 5 you can have a peace of mind of stainless braided line..

stan

int3gra

now THAT is service