Source for vacuum hose and fittings?
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Source for vacuum hose and fittings?
I'm looking for suggestions as to a good source for high quality silicone vacuum hose and fittings. I need a couple of brass tees, some EDPM vacuum caps, and high quality hose. I'd like to be able to order it all from one supplier at once. Anyone have suggestions?
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Hmm. The fittings are no trouble from McMaster-Carr, but for silicone hose I'd look elsewhere.
I bought vacuum caps from the local auto store.
For the hose I'd get bakerprecision or hightempsilicone (if they're still in business). There is good silicone and just silicone - make sure you get the good stuff.
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I bought vacuum caps from the local auto store.
For the hose I'd get bakerprecision or hightempsilicone (if they're still in business). There is good silicone and just silicone - make sure you get the good stuff.
Dave
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Bakerprecision is the best hose I have ever found. Do not buy any of the Ebay trash. Get the 4mm for rats nest nipples, 6mm for larger stuff.
http://www.bakerprecision.com/hosetech.htm
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http://www.bakerprecision.com/hosetech.htm
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Hmm. The fittings are no trouble from McMaster-Carr, but for silicone hose I'd look elsewhere.
I bought vacuum caps from the local auto store.
For the hose I'd get bakerprecision or hightempsilicone (if they're still in business). There is good silicone and just silicone - make sure you get the good stuff.
I bought vacuum caps from the local auto store.
For the hose I'd get bakerprecision or hightempsilicone (if they're still in business). There is good silicone and just silicone - make sure you get the good stuff.
Bakerprecision is the best hose I have ever found. Do not buy any of the Ebay trash. Get the 4mm for rats nest nipples, 6mm for larger stuff.
http://www.bakerprecision.com/hosetech.htm
http://www.bakerprecision.com/hosetech.htm
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Hosetechniques for vacuum hose as well. You can purchase by the foot, or per car. IMO, the car kit was too much hose. Purchase it by the foot.
http://www.hosetechniques.com/products/index.php
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http://www.hosetechniques.com/products/index.php
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Thanks guys. Hose Techniques had what I wanted. I'm not looking to do a complete hose job on the car, just needed some hose and fittings to do an EBC.
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If you need brass T's, you can get 1/8" size from Petsmart (no kidding) in the aquarium section. Fits silicone vacuum hose VERY snugly.
Larger size T's can be found in the hardware/Help! aisle at Pep Boys, I believe. McMaster-Carr should have them as well.
Definitely McMaster-Carr for the EPDM vacuum caps. Buy plenty . The EPDM takes the heat great and lasts a long time. Parts store caps SUCK, I've had plenty fail on me over the years.
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Larger size T's can be found in the hardware/Help! aisle at Pep Boys, I believe. McMaster-Carr should have them as well.
Definitely McMaster-Carr for the EPDM vacuum caps. Buy plenty . The EPDM takes the heat great and lasts a long time. Parts store caps SUCK, I've had plenty fail on me over the years.
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I don't know, but with the boost controller, I need to cap off some lines. Since these are right next to the turbos and engine, they will get mighty hot. I want to make sure that they go on and won't come off or leak unless I cut them at some point in the future. I went with the McMaster-Carr EDPM caps because they list the cap's specs right there.
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