what is this new kind of braided hose?

Posted By: Hemi_Joel

what is this new kind of braided hose? - 01/12/14 08:36 PM

I've been seeing a different kind of braided hose on race cars for the last few years, instead of the braided stainless steel. What is it? Is it lighter or stronger, or cheaper or easier to use? What about safety how does it compare with braided steel in that regard? Thanks, Joel

Posted By: AndyF

Re: what is this new kind of braided hose? - 01/12/14 08:40 PM

Are you talking about the fabric covered lines? I use these when possible. They are easier to work with but they are a little more expensive.

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Posted By: fullmetaljacket

Re: what is this new kind of braided hose? - 01/12/14 08:49 PM

Much, much lighter and just as or more stronger. I have it on my car.

Posted By: Hemi_Joel

Re: what is this new kind of braided hose? - 01/12/14 09:12 PM

Yes, what is it called and what is it made of? Thanks

Posted By: slantzilla

Re: what is this new kind of braided hose? - 01/12/14 09:14 PM

http://www.holley.com/types/Pro-Lite%20350%20Hose.asp

Posted By: ProSport

Re: what is this new kind of braided hose? - 01/12/14 09:19 PM

Here's 3' of Aeroquip.....

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/aer-fcu0803/overview/

Posted By: jcc

Re: what is this new kind of braided hose? - 01/12/14 09:45 PM

Lighter, but they only give up abrasion resistance and bling. The stainless really never added much strength wise anyway.

Posted By: Thumperdart

Re: what is this new kind of braided hose? - 01/12/14 09:46 PM

I re-did my whole fuel system the w/Earls lightweight black stuff and it`s awesome looking and no more cut up fingertips.............

Posted By: Hemi_Joel

Re: what is this new kind of braided hose? - 01/12/14 10:53 PM

Cool! Can you use it for external oil suction lines - pump to pan?

Posted By: DemonDust

Re: what is this new kind of braided hose? - 01/13/14 12:42 AM

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Cool! Can you use it for external oil suction lines - pump to pan?

Says it holds 27 hg vacuum...

You can also buy internal springs to keep it from collapsing on tight bends and high vacuum

Posted By: fourgearsavoy

Re: what is this new kind of braided hose? - 01/13/14 01:03 AM

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Cool! Can you use it for external oil suction lines - pump to pan?

Looks like Andy is using it for that exact application

Gus

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Posted By: 72Swinger

Re: what is this new kind of braided hose? - 01/13/14 03:23 AM

Alot of the nylon braid line is only good to 350 degrees. I've used it, but this go around im doing stainless braid with black fittings.

Posted By: 408Dust

Re: what is this new kind of braided hose? - 01/13/14 01:09 PM

Don't use it, does not last as long as stainless braided. Your experience my differ from mine but for the added cost it's not worth it.

Posted By: Thumperdart

Re: what is this new kind of braided hose? - 01/13/14 06:00 PM

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Don't use it, does not last as long as stainless braided. Your experience my differ from mine but for the added cost it's not worth it.

What doesn`t last?

Posted By: BJS racing

Re: what is this new kind of braided hose? - 01/13/14 07:32 PM

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Don't use it, does not last as long as stainless braided. Your experience my differ from mine but for the added cost it's not worth it.

Have been using different brands on different applications for years and have yet to have any problems with any of them except for once and that was our fault. If you ever use the Jegs stuff and take a fitting off you MUST cut the hose a little shorter or the hose will not seat back on the fitting. We blew a trans line off. Fixed it and never had a problem again. And that was on one of Jeg's top dragsters.

Posted By: dusturbd340W5

Re: what is this new kind of braided hose? - 01/14/14 02:29 AM

I will never use anything but the Aeroquip socketless hose again

http://www.summitracing.com/search/brand...se?autoview=SKU

Posted By: 408Dust

Re: what is this new kind of braided hose? - 01/14/14 02:16 PM

Pro-Flo 350 Series Nylon Braided Hose,use what you want but from my experience it does not like C12 very well.

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Don't use it, does not last as long as stainless braided. Your experience my differ from mine but for the added cost it's not worth it.

What doesn`t last?

Posted By: Challenger 1

Re: what is this new kind of braided hose? - 01/14/14 02:40 PM

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Pro-Flo 350 Series Nylon Braided Hose,use what you want but from my experience it does not like C12 very well.

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Don't use it, does not last as long as stainless braided. Your experience my differ from mine but for the added cost it's not worth it.

What doesn`t last?

Most braided hose has rubber inside, no rubber will last very long. It's no different than regular rubber hose without the braid, it don't last forever.

A lot guys think it last for years but it don't.

It should only be used in short lengths and replaced every couple three or so years.

Posted By: barracuda7199

Re: what is this new kind of braided hose? - 01/14/14 03:28 PM

Anybody used the PTFE stuff? http://www.anfittingsdirect.com/stpg.php...74a55df93febe8e

Posted By: DakFink

Re: what is this new kind of braided hose? - 01/15/14 03:46 AM

Buy hoses made for use with alcohol. They should last a little longer.

Again over time FUEL of any kind is going to eat them up. Just a matter of how soon.