Whats the scoop on the latest inexpensive AN fittings im finding on ebay? I can spend $20 for 1 fitting or $20 for 4 fittings. Any harm in using the cheaper fittings?

Some fittings are undersized internally, which restricts flow; some are dimensionally inaccurate, which allows leakage.
Seems to follow price-point, in that I've had some problems with Russell fittings and no problems with Earl's. Speedway's fittings have been pretty good, though I've had mixed results with their tube-to-AN compression stuff.

When it comes to flammable liquids or lubricant supply...that stuff's pretty important, and leaks or failure can be catastrophic.

I've bought stuff off of E bay, from Energy something, don't remember. Anodizing looked super great, but for some reason, all the surfaces were different sizes from what you would normally use. All metric. I found some purple fittings on AliExpress out of China, took 2 months to get my 90's, never got my straight fittings. Can't find anyone that made purple fittings. Will be going back to red/blue or black USA made stuff.

Ok. Looking at XRP and Boostec. Those any good? Using these for my oil cooler set up.

I like and use a lot of XRP

I'm really poor, but a.n. fitting is something I have yet to try and save money on. Use a good AMERICAN made fitting and you will see the difference I promise you. Its your money spend it as you wish, but I'll always use good fittings. Period.

AN, and inexpensive doesn't go together. That is aviation stuff which isn't inexpensive. If it's really cheap, then it probably came from china. The best prices on REAL AN fittings is at Aircraft Spruce, and Specialty

I always made sure the fittings I used were Hard Anodized. The cheaper fittings are not.

No way I would use china made fittings even on my lawn mower...

And the obvious question: why do you need them, as opposed to high temperature, 3,000 psi hydraulic hose for 20% of the cost?

And the answer is... SHINY!!!

I have used the JEGS brand fittings with no problems.
The Russel fittings are OK, but the ProClasic hose is pretty stiff to get into the fittings. Been told to warm the hose to make it easier to install. Been using the expensive Aeroquip StartLight hose. Pretty easy to assemble.

XRP is top shelf. I've used Aeroquip for years. Everyone has it and being able to get stuff quick matters. Earl's is also fine and they have some odd stuff that no one else has. Never heard of some of this stuff. I don't mix and match manufacturers for hose and ends, and I pay attention to IDs. And of course, the cheap, no name, eBay, off shore trash doesn't come in my door. Seen too much stupid stuff and failures. Not interested in burning a car to the ground over $10. There's a reason it's a quarter of the price.

Well, the brass i can get local is shiney too, but i want some color.

I can get XRP for a reasonable price.
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I only use Aeroquip for hoses and hose ends but I'll use the Summit brand for adapters and bulkhead fittings.

I used Aeroquip for my fuel lines. I like to save a buck too but I also don't want to cheap out and have my car burn to the ground because of a cheap Chinese fitting made by Uncle Ho and his parts shop. I suppose you will want a Chinese fire extinguisher too?

I have been real happy with Fragola, if I need something quick the local speedshop has some fragile but mostly aeroquip, I have mixed and matched with no trouble.

Buy Earls or any AMERICAN made fittings and enjoy the good stuff instead of the imported crap...............

It just feels better to put good USA stuff on the car than some cheap junk made by someone who hates you, and wants to cheat you and defeat you.

There is a lot of truth in the video.

Hey Dom, do you use any Pro-Form stuff?

BTW, I use Earls fittings and line.