hose job, hose brand?
#1
EliteHardcoreCannuckSquad
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada
Posts: 3,081
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
hose job, hose brand?
Okay, I'm trying to solve the hose problem on my FD.. doing complete hose job.
So, it seems like there's different companies who offer vaccium hoses, what's the best one for my car?
I think there's raliant, Goodwrench, and... some other one. I think one of them is only 3.75 mm instead of 4mm, does that make a huge difference?
If anyone can enlighten me, that'd be great!
thanks
So, it seems like there's different companies who offer vaccium hoses, what's the best one for my car?
I think there's raliant, Goodwrench, and... some other one. I think one of them is only 3.75 mm instead of 4mm, does that make a huge difference?
If anyone can enlighten me, that'd be great!
thanks
#2
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Sacramento
Posts: 526
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
#4
EliteHardcoreCannuckSquad
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada
Posts: 3,081
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
isn't it you who brought the hoses there and some of them melted?
Fab asked me what kind I want, so he could order them, because they do not have them on hand
Fab asked me what kind I want, so he could order them, because they do not have them on hand
#6
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Sacramento
Posts: 526
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
#7
It's never fast enough...
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Miami - Given 1st place as the POOREST city in the US as per the federal government
Posts: 3,760
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes
on
3 Posts
Arospeed hoses are pretty good. They have thick sidewalls to prevent kinking.
www.deeperimage.com I know sells them.
www.deeperimage.com I know sells them.
Trending Topics
#8
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Posts: 516
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Stick with a brand that most people use. They may be expensive, but I don't think that you want to redo your hoses again. I used hosetechniques, but other companies like Baker are good from what I hear. Do a search for the topic.
#9
EliteHardcoreCannuckSquad
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada
Posts: 3,081
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
well, I'm doing better then a search on the topic, I'm RAISING the topic!
But really, I needn't to order them myself, I need to tell the guy at the shop wich ones to get for me.
I mean, most of you guys HAVE done the hose job, so I'm simply asking for everyone's input on what they used/was it good/what they've heard was the best.
I just never heard of hosetechniques before... but hey if they're good it's fine by me.
Just wanted to know if the price is right... I don,t mind paying high prices, I just like if it's worth what I pay.
thanks for the input, keep it coming
But really, I needn't to order them myself, I need to tell the guy at the shop wich ones to get for me.
I mean, most of you guys HAVE done the hose job, so I'm simply asking for everyone's input on what they used/was it good/what they've heard was the best.
I just never heard of hosetechniques before... but hey if they're good it's fine by me.
Just wanted to know if the price is right... I don,t mind paying high prices, I just like if it's worth what I pay.
thanks for the input, keep it coming
#10
Rotary Freak
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Hattiesburg, MS
Posts: 1,668
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I used Hose Techniques. They'll sell you 3.5mm hose for most of the engine, and it fits really nice. I think it was worth the money. You should really do a search on this topic, because it come up about every week, and each time everyone says the same things...
#12
EliteHardcoreCannuckSquad
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada
Posts: 3,081
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
they do NOT have them on hand, PUMA
I don't know why it's so hard to understand
But I fear they won't be able to get hosetechniques or Bakers...
If they can't, I'll get my money back and order them myself...
I don't know why it's so hard to understand
But I fear they won't be able to get hosetechniques or Bakers...
If they can't, I'll get my money back and order them myself...
#13
EliteHardcoreCannuckSquad
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada
Posts: 3,081
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
oh, and the bakers seem far less expensive than the hosetechniques, what's up with that?
I know hosetechniques sells the "complete" kit, is it really complete?
And bakers have 2 kinds of blue hoses, the fluorescent ones are twice the price of the regular blue, what's up with that too?
I know hosetechniques sells the "complete" kit, is it really complete?
And bakers have 2 kinds of blue hoses, the fluorescent ones are twice the price of the regular blue, what's up with that too?
#14
canadian monster
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Trois-Rivières, Qc, Can
Posts: 2,083
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
oh well they had some last time i went there...
i know there is somewhere else in mtl that sells those but i can't remeber the name, i know montrealer told to me about it last summer.
puma
i know there is somewhere else in mtl that sells those but i can't remeber the name, i know montrealer told to me about it last summer.
puma
#15
EliteHardcoreCannuckSquad
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada
Posts: 3,081
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Ya, there's a place sells them by the feet...
I just wanna make sure I get the best possible quality, cause that's a one-time job that I don't want to be doing again anytime soon.
I just wanna make sure I get the best possible quality, cause that's a one-time job that I don't want to be doing again anytime soon.
#16
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: The Land Of No Pistons
Posts: 691
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
#17
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Madison Heights, MI
Posts: 300
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Once you add up all the hose you need from the Baker site to equal what comes in the kit direct from Hose Tech, the kit is only $2 more and includes ties. Look at the URL for Baker "http://www.bakerprecision.com/hosetech.htm
". Notice it says /hosetech, short for Hose Techniques. Looks like they buy there hose from Hose Techniques. The kit sounds like a better deal.
On a side note, has anyone ever thought of using urethane hoses like the ones used as fuel lines on chainsaws, weed wackers, lawn mowers, and etc. You can buy the stuff for a lot less at Home Depot. I have no idea how durable it would be and how resistant they are to expansion and contraction. It definately feels stiffer.
". Notice it says /hosetech, short for Hose Techniques. Looks like they buy there hose from Hose Techniques. The kit sounds like a better deal.
On a side note, has anyone ever thought of using urethane hoses like the ones used as fuel lines on chainsaws, weed wackers, lawn mowers, and etc. You can buy the stuff for a lot less at Home Depot. I have no idea how durable it would be and how resistant they are to expansion and contraction. It definately feels stiffer.
#18
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: blah
Posts: 733
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
[QUOTE]Originally posted by WHO
[B]
I know hosetechniques sells the "complete" kit, is it really complete?
i bought the kit, its definetly "complete". plenty of hoses, all the sizes needed, plenty of ties, cutting tool, couple of stickers even.
[B]
I know hosetechniques sells the "complete" kit, is it really complete?
i bought the kit, its definetly "complete". plenty of hoses, all the sizes needed, plenty of ties, cutting tool, couple of stickers even.
#19
i was told that the only real downfall of the silicon were the fact that they tear easy. i was told that the goodyear rubber hoses are more than good enough. i dont mind going to silicon, but if they are installed right, i shouldnt have any problems with them tearing correct. i dont think that the silicon is bad, but like this was stated, i would rather OVER kill with the VITON hoses than not have enough
kris
kris
#20
EliteHardcoreCannuckSquad
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada
Posts: 3,081
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Goodyears are B/Oed all over the country and expensive as hell... that sucks.
Anyways the guy ordered the hoses for me, still dunno what brand I guess he didn't wait for me to tell him what brand I want...
NP I'm sure it'll do
Anyways the guy ordered the hoses for me, still dunno what brand I guess he didn't wait for me to tell him what brand I want...
NP I'm sure it'll do
#22
Passenger
Posts: n/a
GO WITH HOSE TECH
look pay a few more bucks and get hose tech stuff the kit they sell is great you will not run short and the kit they sell does every hose not like some of the other brands!! i just used it when i did my motor job it was good stuff it did not kink or fail on those tight bends .
i have pics if you need them pm me
i have pics if you need them pm me
#23
EliteHardcoreCannuckSquad
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada
Posts: 3,081
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
ya... a year /o:
So, I'll wait to see what he ordered, since it's already in transit, and if that doesn't do, I'll ask for Bakers I guess since they use HosesTechniques and are cheaper, from what I hear
So, I'll wait to see what he ordered, since it's already in transit, and if that doesn't do, I'll ask for Bakers I guess since they use HosesTechniques and are cheaper, from what I hear
#24
Lives on the Forum
I used hose from Baker Precision. Very thick and kink resistant, colors available. I did NOT zip tie the hoses; this stuff hangs on tight. Been a few months now and absolutely no signs of the hoses slipping off; even when my new catback was spiking to 15 psi
It is great stuff and affordable. Get some 2.75" turbo hose while you're there for your turbo couplers.
It is great stuff and affordable. Get some 2.75" turbo hose while you're there for your turbo couplers.