Oil Return Line - is this worth the cash? |
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Oil Return Line - is this worth the cash? |
Scott S |
Jul 14 2011, 10:31 AM
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Small Member Group: Members Posts: 1,697 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 633 |
Hi All -
I am getting the oil lines configured for the conversion. Patrick Motorsports sells the below modified 911 oil return hard line for 140.00. Has anyone used this? Is it really that difficult to get a soft line secured so that it does not sag on to the headers? It seems kinda of pricey - and I am not real happy about having an AN fitting on the one end - but if it works and alleviates future issues, it may be worth it. Would love to hear any opinions. Thanks! Scott S Attached image(s) |
PRS914-6 |
Jul 14 2011, 10:22 PM
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Excellence Magazine Project 914 3.6 Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,278 Joined: 20-May 06 From: Central California Member No.: 6,031 Region Association: None |
I bought all my fittings from a guy on e-Bay. He got them from the NASCAR teams. Apparently, when they blow an engine, they don't use anything over. He would sell the lines with fittings VERY cheap. I used the fittings and tossed the lines for over a 50% savings and the fittings were like new. Don't know if they are still available but worth a look.....
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dion9146 |
Jul 15 2011, 05:35 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 469 Joined: 16-May 04 From: Buckner, KY Member No.: 2,071 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I bought all my fittings from a guy on e-Bay. He got them from the NASCAR teams. Apparently, when they blow an engine, they don't use anything over. He would sell the lines with fittings VERY cheap. I used the fittings and tossed the lines for over a 50% savings and the fittings were like new. Don't know if they are still available but worth a look..... If you look, there are about 2 dozen sellers of ex-Nascrap fittings and hoses. I have bought a few too, but buyer beware. I have bought a couple of fittings that were just plain bad. Even though they looked new/good in the pics, they leaked and had to be replaced almost immediately. So not all fittings and hoses being sold on eBay from ex-Nascrap teams is because the engine blew. I'd bet some of them leaked too, and I'd also bet they weren't on cup, truck, or nationwide cars.....more like Bubba's Friday night Nascar support series. |
PRS914-6 |
Jul 15 2011, 10:00 AM
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Excellence Magazine Project 914 3.6 Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,278 Joined: 20-May 06 From: Central California Member No.: 6,031 Region Association: None |
I bought all my fittings from a guy on e-Bay. He got them from the NASCAR teams. Apparently, when they blow an engine, they don't use anything over. He would sell the lines with fittings VERY cheap. I used the fittings and tossed the lines for over a 50% savings and the fittings were like new. Don't know if they are still available but worth a look..... If you look, there are about 2 dozen sellers of ex-Nascrap fittings and hoses. I have bought a few too, but buyer beware. I have bought a couple of fittings that were just plain bad. Even though they looked new/good in the pics, they leaked and had to be replaced almost immediately. So not all fittings and hoses being sold on eBay from ex-Nascrap teams is because the engine blew. I'd bet some of them leaked too, and I'd also bet they weren't on cup, truck, or nationwide cars.....more like Bubba's Friday night Nascar support series. Yep, like all used stuff you have to be careful what you get. Checking buyer feedback is important too. I didn't know there was so many of them selling now. Most of mine looked pretty new and I had no problems. For $28.00 I got this group, enough to do my entire car....Again, I tossed the hoses |
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