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  • Braided Nylon vs Braided Stainless Steel

    Anyone have any opinions on either of these?

    I am making a set of -6 AN lines for my transmission cooler.

    The nylon is a bit more per foot, but it supposedly easier to make and I like the look a bit better.






    Anyone know how long the stock lines are?
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  • #2
    Nylon is fine. Make sure to check the temperature rating on the hose before you buy it. Do NOT use pushlock hose on the trans lines either.


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    • #3
      Okay, they both say 350 internal temp, I would never use push-loc crap!
      I already got some nice Russell fittings, I just need hose now
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      • #4
        Originally posted by jderry View Post
        Okay, they both say 350 internal temp, I would never use push-loc crap!
        I already got some nice Russell fittings, I just need hose now
        Def go nylon....especially if you're a bleeder
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        • #5
          Originally posted by OVRKILL View Post
          Def go nylon....especially if you're a bleeder

          i second the nylon.. i used to use stainless.. never again.. the black looks 10x better and is 10 easier to use




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          • #6
            rubber or ptfe ?
            '91 Camaro Modded, LSx, House of Kolor Intense White, lowered, GS chrome 18" wheels, 14" Brembo CTS-V on all 4 corners, LS rear end, FP suspension components

            " When in doubt...throttle out ! "
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            • #7
              Originally posted by Gregs_gsxr View Post
              rubber or ptfe ?
              rubber is fine for gasoline however ptfe is using e85. you can use ptfe as well for gas and it actually is better but more expensive and requires different fittings as well




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              • #8
                true, it also has a higher pressure rating and its what I used for my trans lines as well, I went with teflon rubber for my fuel line, both are stainless braided. The PTFE is a bit smaller in diameter as well and works great for small areas.
                '91 Camaro Modded, LSx, House of Kolor Intense White, lowered, GS chrome 18" wheels, 14" Brembo CTS-V on all 4 corners, LS rear end, FP suspension components

                " When in doubt...throttle out ! "
                ENVYsion Entertainment Group

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                • #9
                  I went with stainless even if it weighs more and harder to work with seemed like it would hold up better if something hot rubbed it or hit it.blew thru a couple rubber hoses on cooler before and either is only way to go just matter of preference.
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                  • #10
                    basically comes down to how much "bling, bling" you want to show….

                    right
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                    Last edited by Gregs_gsxr; December 27th, 2013, 08:23 PM.
                    '91 Camaro Modded, LSx, House of Kolor Intense White, lowered, GS chrome 18" wheels, 14" Brembo CTS-V on all 4 corners, LS rear end, FP suspension components

                    " When in doubt...throttle out ! "
                    ENVYsion Entertainment Group

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                    • #11
                      Less bling = more money here...
                      Haha I already have black AN fittings, so I ordered the nylon, for the extra $20 I should get what looks better to me right?
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                      • #12
                        or for the correct purpose, either way each have their plus' and negs'
                        '91 Camaro Modded, LSx, House of Kolor Intense White, lowered, GS chrome 18" wheels, 14" Brembo CTS-V on all 4 corners, LS rear end, FP suspension components

                        " When in doubt...throttle out ! "
                        ENVYsion Entertainment Group

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by Gregs_gsxr View Post
                          basically comes down to how much "bling, bling" you want to show….

                          right
                          @OVRKILL
                          Lol...yes and no. In this case, bling = blood and I have a low tolerance for pain. But you can over do it with too much SS braid. Moderation is key if you're after the bling factor.......yeah, cuz that's what I'm about

                          I have both under my hood, but doing all again, it would be nylon all day.
                          Last edited by OVRKILL; December 28th, 2013, 12:19 AM.
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                          • #14
                            should be nice but you won't see much of lines anyway in fact i was in hurry to make mine and still have red/blue ends on and can't notice (depending where you put cooler) never thought stainless line was considered "bling" thought more of thats a way to plumb a engine (unless you use fake covering) the black would hide much better. i work on mine alot and using the natural (silver color) for ends is alot easier to wrench on.whatever you decide i would keep same thru build.Also are you using a fan with cooler? Put one on mine and really helps when sitting in traffic like woodward!
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                            • #15
                              I went with stainless I wanted to do it right and once. Nylon is the way to go unless there is heat in the area.
                              '91 Camaro Modded, LSx, House of Kolor Intense White, lowered, GS chrome 18" wheels, 14" Brembo CTS-V on all 4 corners, LS rear end, FP suspension components

                              " When in doubt...throttle out ! "
                              ENVYsion Entertainment Group

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