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Old Jan 27, 2011 | 08:44 AM
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vacuum tube 3,5mm--->3mm
Hello,

I was thinking to do a vacuum job because I found some 3mm silicone tube. Is the size good enough for small vacuum lines or it would cause to much pressure drop? Thanks!
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Old Jan 27, 2011 | 09:01 AM
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Read my guide -

https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/daleclarks-guide-vacuum-lines-your-fd-904277/

3.5mm fits VERY tight, I think 3mm would be a bit too tight.

I doubt there would be any issue with pressure drop.

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Old Jan 27, 2011 | 09:10 AM
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3mm won't work
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3mm won't work
Why? Because of pressure drop or something else?
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Probably due to fit, like I said. There's no issues with pressure drop, don't worry about that at all, that's not an issue with the vacuum lines.

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Old Jan 27, 2011 | 06:58 PM
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You will be breaking nipples left and right if you use 3mm.
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Why? Because of pressure drop or something else?
Because it won't fit.
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