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hdz123 · 08-22-2010, 09:33 PM

Hey so I was thinking of modifying an sr20 hardline for my oil feed, has anyone else done this? I know everyone usually does ss lines but idk if i want to spend 100 on lines...i was thinking of cutting off the end of the oil feed hardline where it has the banjo fitting and and running a rubber hose off that, or having an ss line (I have a line, kinda looks like a faucet line lol) that has a fitting and putting a rubber piece to connect the ss line to the hardline. Will the rubber crack from the heat? Any help is appreciated

or where to find the elbow fitting for the oil feed in the turbo? (preferably a hardware store or autozone or something because I need to get it done asap. thanks

*fliprayzin240sx* · 08-23-2010, 05:41 AM

The problem with the idea is that the hardline is smooth, the hose might not clamp properly on the hardline. You're running pressurize oil, it might pop off the hardline. You cant tighten it too much or else you'd end up crimping the hardline.

hdz123 · 08-23-2010, 10:29 AM

But will it handle the heat?

j20accord00 · 08-23-2010, 10:35 AM

go to a hydraulic shop and just have them make you a line. mine was like 25 or 30 bucks

PoorMans180SX · 08-23-2010, 10:44 AM

Don't be cheap, you'll regret it later.

It's $100. Man up and buy the right stuff to do the job.

hdz123 · 08-23-2010, 10:48 AM

do any stores sell them? i cant wait for them to be shipped, i need to get it today

japslapsilvia · 08-23-2010, 12:46 PM

what turbo are u using? where are u sourcing oil feed from?

hdz123 · 08-23-2010, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by japslapsilvia

what turbo are u using? where are u sourcing oil feed from?

t25 and from the oil sending unit

japslapsilvia · 08-23-2010, 03:40 PM

do u have the adaptor for the feed line. the one that replaces the pressure sensor? if not u should be able to go to a hydrolic (sp) shop n get everything u need.. fittings u need would be 1/8in BSPT for the pressure sensor and 7/16-24 I.F. for the turbo. they should have those fitting w/a -3 an on the other side...then get a length of -3 an hose...dont try to use regular rubber hose or braided hose from home depot...it will not work and if it bust could pose a fire hazard...

sil_8t · 08-28-2010, 03:23 PM

wow, to save $100 you will significantly increase the risk in losing oil pressure.

Def · 08-28-2010, 03:47 PM

Nice way to start an engine fire.

I think this is the exact reason why KA-T's get a bad rep for "reliability" - you have kids trying to ghetto rig faucet hoses for a critical oil feed line...

nieko · 08-28-2010, 03:48 PM

most fail fucking thread of all time.

08-22-2010, 09:33 PM	#1
hdz123 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2010 Location: southern california Age: 28 Posts: 424 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	Modifying sr20 turbo hardline for ka-t Hey so I was thinking of modifying an sr20 hardline for my oil feed, has anyone else done this? I know everyone usually does ss lines but idk if i want to spend 100 on lines...i was thinking of cutting off the end of the oil feed hardline where it has the banjo fitting and and running a rubber hose off that, or having an ss line (I have a line, kinda looks like a faucet line lol) that has a fitting and putting a rubber piece to connect the ss line to the hardline. Will the rubber crack from the heat? Any help is appreciated or where to find the elbow fitting for the oil feed in the turbo? (preferably a hardware store or autozone or something because I need to get it done asap. thanks

08-23-2010, 05:41 AM	#2
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	The problem with the idea is that the hardline is smooth, the hose might not clamp properly on the hardline. You're running pressurize oil, it might pop off the hardline. You cant tighten it too much or else you'd end up crimping the hardline. __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

08-23-2010, 10:35 AM	#4
j20accord00 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SEASIDE PARK, NJ Age: 35 Posts: 720 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	go to a hydraulic shop and just have them make you a line. mine was like 25 or 30 bucks __________________ 92 Coupe ka-t

08-23-2010, 10:44 AM	#5
PoorMans180SX Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Michigan Age: 33 Posts: 5,431 Trader Rating: (16) Rides Gallery: PoorMans180SX Feedback Score: 16 reviews	Don't be cheap, you'll regret it later. It's $100. Man up and buy the right stuff to do the job. __________________ Build: http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=643065 Friends don't let friends buy knock-offs.

08-28-2010, 03:23 PM	#10
sil_8t Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: south louisiana Age: 36 Posts: 149 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	wow, to save $100 you will significantly increase the risk in losing oil pressure. __________________

08-23-2010, 10:29 AM	#3
hdz123 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2010 Location: southern california Age: 28 Posts: 424 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	But will it handle the heat?

08-23-2010, 10:48 AM	#6
hdz123 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2010 Location: southern california Age: 28 Posts: 424 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	do any stores sell them? i cant wait for them to be shipped, i need to get it today

08-28-2010, 03:47 PM	#11
Def Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,701 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	Nice way to start an engine fire. I think this is the exact reason why KA-T's get a bad rep for "reliability" - you have kids trying to ghetto rig faucet hoses for a critical oil feed line... __________________ S13 Hatch - Goes around tracks quickly DEFSPORT

08-28-2010, 03:48 PM	#12
nieko Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Westminster Age: 30 Posts: 2,694 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	most fail fucking thread of all time. __________________

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