Where do I buy Steel Braided Hoses?, For installing a radiator? |
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Where do I buy Steel Braided Hoses?, For installing a radiator? |
Corkus |
Sep 14 2010, 10:56 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 22 Joined: 14-June 10 From: N. Calif & S. AZ Member No.: 11,834 Region Association: None |
Obviously, any Subaru Engine Conversion like my car is going to need radiator lines.
Anyone recommend a good place to buy 1.5" steel braided radiator hoses long enough to reach a front mounted radiator? Thanks all. |
campbellcj |
Sep 14 2010, 10:57 PM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,582 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California |
Summit Racing would be a good bet; I've also used Pegasus and others.
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VaccaRabite |
Sep 15 2010, 07:22 AM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,584 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Summit Racing would be a good bet; I've also used Pegasus and others. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I have been told by local shop owners that Summit is the place to go for hose and hose end fittings. They have a ton of product, so it takes a minute to find what you are looking for, but they have it! Zach |
pcar916 |
Sep 15 2010, 08:43 AM
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Is that a Lola? Group: Members Posts: 1,523 Joined: 2-June 05 From: Little Rock, AR Member No.: 4,188 Region Association: None |
I've used them all and they can be compared online. I'd give Racer Parts Wholesale a shot. Their prices are often considerably less than Summit and Pegasus on AeroQuip bits.
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Rotary'14 |
Sep 15 2010, 09:05 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 753 Joined: 24-April 05 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 3,977 |
I was under the impression that most guys run "marine hose" in various sizes. Renegade sells a set for like $100,, but I think computers4kids said it can be had for much cheaper at truck supply places. I think marine hose is quite durable.
-Robert |
realred914 |
Sep 15 2010, 09:14 AM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,086 Joined: 1-April 10 From: california Member No.: 11,541 Region Association: None |
Hot rod shops, Gotellis in South San Fransisco is one good one. I second the option for marine grade or gates green stripe hose under the chassis , it is super strong stuff and will likley survive road hits better than regular hose with stainless braind, teh stainless braid could easily get torn up. stainless would look nice however in teh trunk, but probably ain't needed for underside of car
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underthetire |
Sep 15 2010, 09:18 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,062 Joined: 7-October 08 From: Brentwood Member No.: 9,623 Region Association: Northern California |
Personally, I like what a member did here using copper pipe up the channels in the tub, then using a flex off of that. Wish I still had the picture.
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VaccaRabite |
Sep 15 2010, 09:45 AM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,584 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I'd not run it under the car. I'd run it like they did with the dealer installed AC units. Along the outside of the longs, between the long and the rocker panel.
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strawman |
Sep 15 2010, 09:48 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 884 Joined: 25-January 08 From: Los Osos, CA Member No.: 8,624 Region Association: Central California |
I just bought 13' of 1" ID hose for engine output to radiator intake, and 13' of 1-1/4" hose for radiator output to engine intake. I purchased marine grade heater hose from Ebay; something like $150 shipped to my door. I couldn't find any truck supply places in my area that sell those sizes in bulk (they would only sell me 50' reels). You can also buy the materials directly from Marine Surplus at (239)332-0909. These hoses will be mounted in the recesses under the chassis for my Suby EJ22T (turbo) engine.
Geoff |
BIGKAT_83 |
Sep 15 2010, 09:59 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,798 Joined: 25-January 03 From: Way down south Bogart,GA Member No.: 194 Region Association: South East States |
I'm not sure but I don't think you can get Stainless braided hose that large
. Even if you could it would be way too expensive. When you start getting into the larger sizes the fittings alone cost in the hundreds of dollars. I'd go like strawman went and use some of the better rubber hoses . Bob |
ConeDodger |
Sep 15 2010, 10:19 AM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,799 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
If you are truly in Northern California, McMark at Original Customs can build you custom hoses at his shop in Sonoma. I suspect he'd love to see your Subie conversion too...
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underthetire |
Sep 15 2010, 10:27 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,062 Joined: 7-October 08 From: Brentwood Member No.: 9,623 Region Association: Northern California |
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realred914 |
Sep 15 2010, 10:30 AM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,086 Joined: 1-April 10 From: california Member No.: 11,541 Region Association: None |
I'd not run it under the car. I'd run it like they did with the dealer installed AC units. Along the outside of the longs, between the long and the rocker panel. problem with that mounting is how to route the hoses into the trunk from the rockers without going under the car. really under teh car is great with the right rugged hose, the gares green stripe hose is tough as tire tread it seems, and can take being bottomed out with no damage. routing is very simple this way |
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