best place to get upgraded vacuum lines?
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best place to get upgraded vacuum lines?
can u use just regular vacuum line hose? Or is there a special kind that is needed? How much $$$? Also, what is used to hold them on?
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Try Hose Techniques
A lot of people are saying good things about Hose Techniques. They have kits for individual cars or you can purchase by the foot. Here's their link:
http://www.hosetechniques.com/
http://www.hosetechniques.com/
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I'll 2nd that endorsement for HT's stuff. I wouldn't bother with the kit, I've heard you get way too much. I bought 40' of 3.5mm and 15' of 6mm along with 120 nylon ties and the price came in under $100 and I had plenty left over after I was done with the job.
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If you want to save some serious coin, you can get the same stuff from McMasterCarr.
The only difference is that the color is a crappy orange color. It is good stuff though. I think I spent like $35.
Here is a good guide to the hose debate:
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/G...hosedebate.pdf
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The only difference is that the color is a crappy orange color. It is good stuff though. I think I spent like $35.
Here is a good guide to the hose debate:
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/G...hosedebate.pdf
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I would go with Viton hose, I just replaced a few hoses and this stuff is really strong it doesnt split like silicon.It wont break down when in contact with oil or fuel vapors.I was told at two shops including Pettit not to use silicon, they only use goodyear rubber hose when they do a hose job.
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i just ordered 35 ft of 4mm and 10 ft of 6mm from www.bakerprecision.com for like $65. i havent recieved them yet but ive heard it is good stuff from the forum and biglist. i think that is the least expensive place for decent silicone hosing of almost any size.
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www.thermalflex.com They make stuff for F1 cars, industrial and medical use. They are actually a manufacturer unlike HoseTech wich just sells cheap product at a cheap price. Hold TF up to HT and you will see a HUGE difference in quality.
HT is just catering to the market with a product they found.
TF has a race proven product that they are now trying to sell to the market. It's up to you. TF has the specs needed for an FD kit i gave them dimensions already.
HT is just catering to the market with a product they found.
TF has a race proven product that they are now trying to sell to the market. It's up to you. TF has the specs needed for an FD kit i gave them dimensions already.
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hose tech!
dude hose tech was good stuff! just did all the hose's when i did my motor job and had a little left over. by the kit it is worth it $118 BUCKS
plus they give you a cool cutting tool (looks like a cigar cutter ha ha ha)and plenty of zip-ty's .. i put it up to farrell's hose it was just about the same and i had no kinking what so ever!!! e-mail me for the pic's that had tight bends and it has held up so far
thanx ryan
www.dontbearikki.com
plus they give you a cool cutting tool (looks like a cigar cutter ha ha ha)and plenty of zip-ty's .. i put it up to farrell's hose it was just about the same and i had no kinking what so ever!!! e-mail me for the pic's that had tight bends and it has held up so far
thanx ryan
www.dontbearikki.com
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Hose Techniques hose definitely is the best kink-resistant silicon hose that i've seen. I would agree that you should consider going with viton or something that has better resistance to gas and oil though. It will be more expensive, but its probably worth it. I don't think you go wrong either way, it will hold you for several years at least. The silver HT hose has a silver paint lining on the outside that might help repel the oil/gas fume, and it matches in with the cast aluminum well.
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Check this report out before you decide on silicone: http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/G...5/hosetest.pdf
I can't believe people seriously consider putting silicone hoses in their cars after seeing this. Talk about a ticking time bomb under hood! The stock Neoprene may be bad, but at least it doesn't turn into a glob.
Go with Viton if you the money...
-Mike P.
I can't believe people seriously consider putting silicone hoses in their cars after seeing this. Talk about a ticking time bomb under hood! The stock Neoprene may be bad, but at least it doesn't turn into a glob.
Go with Viton if you the money...
-Mike P.
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Originally posted by wasabi
Check this report out before you decide on silicone: http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/G...5/hosetest.pdf
I can't believe people seriously consider putting silicone hoses in their cars after seeing this. Talk about a ticking time bomb under hood! The stock Neoprene may be bad, but at least it doesn't turn into a glob.
Go with Viton if you the money...
-Mike P.
Check this report out before you decide on silicone: http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/G...5/hosetest.pdf
I can't believe people seriously consider putting silicone hoses in their cars after seeing this. Talk about a ticking time bomb under hood! The stock Neoprene may be bad, but at least it doesn't turn into a glob.
Go with Viton if you the money...
-Mike P.
EDIT: Nevermind. Just copy and paste the link into your browser. Silly Geocities...
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Originally posted by wasabi
Check this report out before you decide on silicone: http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/G...5/hosetest.pdf
I can't believe people seriously consider putting silicone hoses in their cars after seeing this. Talk about a ticking time bomb under hood! The stock Neoprene may be bad, but at least it doesn't turn into a glob.
Go with Viton if you the money...
-Mike P.
Check this report out before you decide on silicone: http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/G...5/hosetest.pdf
I can't believe people seriously consider putting silicone hoses in their cars after seeing this. Talk about a ticking time bomb under hood! The stock Neoprene may be bad, but at least it doesn't turn into a glob.
Go with Viton if you the money...
-Mike P.
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Silicon Hose: Experiment versus Real Life Operation
I've read the vacuum hose test and I do not question the veracity of the experiment. I also don't question the results of the tests or that Viton is a superior hose. However, I view the experiment as more a test to determine the failure conditions for silicon hose and not a test that replicates the actual operating conditions that vacuum hose see on the FD3S.
Here's the link to the hose tests:
http://www.geocities.com/sdrx7_club/hosetest.pdf
I believe that silicon hose of sufficient wall thickness will provide more than acceptable vacuum hose service on the FD3S, and that the more superior (and extremely expensive) Viton is overkill.
So, let me ask this, "Has anyone using silicon vacuum hose on their FD3S had a silicon hose failure similar to the one described in the hose test?"
Here's the link to the hose tests:
http://www.geocities.com/sdrx7_club/hosetest.pdf
I believe that silicon hose of sufficient wall thickness will provide more than acceptable vacuum hose service on the FD3S, and that the more superior (and extremely expensive) Viton is overkill.
So, let me ask this, "Has anyone using silicon vacuum hose on their FD3S had a silicon hose failure similar to the one described in the hose test?"
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slightly off topic:
how difficult is the vacume hose replacement, is it something I can do myself? I have heard lots of differnt opinions on this... I will probably use hose technique just cause I know I will get enough, and $100 is not much for a reliablity mod. any input woud be greatly appreciated.
how difficult is the vacume hose replacement, is it something I can do myself? I have heard lots of differnt opinions on this... I will probably use hose technique just cause I know I will get enough, and $100 is not much for a reliablity mod. any input woud be greatly appreciated.
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GET REAL!!!
Come on guy's i think you are being a little silly!! i have had two FD's
which both of them had new silicone hose installed. i have used farrell's
stuff which was great & i just used hose tech. stuff which i think looks just as good! i have never seen a hose BREAK DOWN i mean that just sounds silly. if you keep your car in great condition alot of stuff wont happend to it! like i said i will e-mail you picks of my rap job with some of the tight bends
which both of them had new silicone hose installed. i have used farrell's
stuff which was great & i just used hose tech. stuff which i think looks just as good! i have never seen a hose BREAK DOWN i mean that just sounds silly. if you keep your car in great condition alot of stuff wont happend to it! like i said i will e-mail you picks of my rap job with some of the tight bends
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Originally posted by trigeek37
slightly off topic:
how difficult is the vacume hose replacement, is it something I can do myself? I have heard lots of differnt opinions on this... I will probably use hose technique just cause I know I will get enough, and $100 is not much for a reliablity mod. any input woud be greatly appreciated.
slightly off topic:
how difficult is the vacume hose replacement, is it something I can do myself? I have heard lots of differnt opinions on this... I will probably use hose technique just cause I know I will get enough, and $100 is not much for a reliablity mod. any input woud be greatly appreciated.
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Vacuum Hose Replacement How-To Web Sites
There are three popular How-To web sites covering the FD3S vacuum hose replacement. Take a look at all three sites to find info on sources for hose, sizes of hose required, length of hose needed, gaskets that may be required, step by step instructions, and suggestions:
Rob Robinette's site:
http://www.rx7turboturbo.com/robrobinette/hoses.htm
Max Cooper's site:
http://www.maxcooper.com/rx7/how-to...s_materials.htm
Dave Disney's site (go to the link then click How-To, then click the vacuum hose replacement):
http://rx7.voodoobox.net/
Rob Robinette's site:
http://www.rx7turboturbo.com/robrobinette/hoses.htm
Max Cooper's site:
http://www.maxcooper.com/rx7/how-to...s_materials.htm
Dave Disney's site (go to the link then click How-To, then click the vacuum hose replacement):
http://rx7.voodoobox.net/
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