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Rittmeister · 03-03-2009, 07:35 PM

I'm installing an S15 T28 on my S13 SR, using Taka conversion lines for oil/water transfer.

Is it a good idea to shield these lines with some kind of heat wrap? I imagine that the heat itself wouldn't usually be a problem, but the lines are right under the exhaust manifold. Also, I figure the wrap might help guard against the lines abrading anything around them.

Thoughts?

Ceepo · 03-03-2009, 08:28 PM

i was wondering this 2, i thing they should be fine, but idk, my oil line is steel, but the coolant lines on mine are rubber with ss wire loom around it. i was wondering if heat wrap would be a good idea to...

GSXRJJordan · 03-03-2009, 08:34 PM

No, you don't need to wrap SS lines in any type of sleeving - the SS itself protects the teflon/rubber line inside. My opinion is that the increase in water temps/oil temps from passing through slightly hotter hoses is insignificant. If you could protect from reflected heat, it would be different, but you're still getting a lot of convection with or without sleeving.

The one you should sleeve (if you have a tubular manifold) is the "oil catch can" crank vent -> valve cover vent hose.

Here you can see Firesleeve (orange stuff) over that, and gold foil on the firewall - keeps everything nice and safe/cool

Rittmeister · 03-03-2009, 09:47 PM

Well, I've got some DEI hose heat shielding on order, I'll go ahead and put it on the oil/water lines anyway. I'm more worried about abrasion/vibration than about the heat, it'll give me some peace of mind.

What brand is that Firesleeve, and where do you get it? I found some on Summit, made by Mallory, but it says it's 5/8" inside diameter and I'm not convinced it'd fit over the stock breather box hoses.

GSXRJJordan · 03-03-2009, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Rittmeister

Well, I've got some DEI hose heat shielding on order, I'll go ahead and put it on the oil/water lines anyway. I'm more worried about abrasion/vibration than about the heat, it'll give me some peace of mind.

There is no abrasion - they shouldn't touch anything. Vibration? You might be worried about that with hardlines too, don't you think? One of the advantages of SS lines is that they're resistant to damage from those types of things.

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Originally Posted by Rittmeister

What brand is that Firesleeve, and where do you get it? I found some on Summit, made by Mallory, but it says it's 5/8" inside diameter and I'm not convinced it'd fit over the stock breather box hoses.

5/8" is plenty big - but if you're using the stock breather box, you're not running a tubular manifold, so you don't have to worry about it.

TurboStrong · 01-07-2012, 06:02 PM

old thread but where can i get that gold foil stuff??

SPATURBODAVE · 01-07-2012, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by TurboStrong

old thread but where can i get that gold foil stuff??

I've used this product before and it works great, looks good as well!

Lava Shield Mat | Heatshield Products

ILoveJDM · 01-07-2012, 06:26 PM

gold foil = DEI reflect-a-gold

TurboStrong · 01-20-2012, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SPATURBODAVE

I've used this product before and it works great, looks good as well!

Lava Shield Mat | Heatshield Products

this looks dope! thanks man!

nickkaplz · 01-20-2012, 03:37 PM

my oil line on my t28 boiled and burst, but luckily i was able to put it out and save the car. please heat wrap anything you can. it can only help.

*!Zar!* · 01-20-2012, 03:38 PM

My DIF lines came with some sort of heat shielding.

03-03-2009, 07:35 PM	#1
Rittmeister Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cincinnati OH Age: 44 Posts: 1,033 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Heat wrap/shielding? I'm installing an S15 T28 on my S13 SR, using Taka conversion lines for oil/water transfer. Is it a good idea to shield these lines with some kind of heat wrap? I imagine that the heat itself wouldn't usually be a problem, but the lines are right under the exhaust manifold. Also, I figure the wrap might help guard against the lines abrading anything around them. Thoughts? __________________ E36 M3 - new project 1990 240SR - screamed down the road

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Ceepo Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cedar City, Utah Posts: 2,007 Trader Rating: (9) Rides Gallery: Ceepo Feedback Score: 9 reviews	i was wondering this 2, i thing they should be fine, but idk, my oil line is steel, but the coolant lines on mine are rubber with ss wire loom around it. i was wondering if heat wrap would be a good idea to... __________________ TW: http://zilvia.net/f/cars-sale/390459...d9s-coils.html

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GSXRJJordan Post Whore! Join Date: May 2006 Location: << 626 >> Posts: 9,135 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: GSXRJJordan Feedback Score: 19 reviews	No, you don't need to wrap SS lines in any type of sleeving - the SS itself protects the teflon/rubber line inside. My opinion is that the increase in water temps/oil temps from passing through slightly hotter hoses is insignificant. If you could protect from reflected heat, it would be different, but you're still getting a lot of convection with or without sleeving. The one you should sleeve (if you have a tubular manifold) is the "oil catch can" crank vent -> valve cover vent hose. Here you can see Firesleeve (orange stuff) over that, and gold foil on the firewall - keeps everything nice and safe/cool __________________ Jordan Innovations has a new web site! www.JordanInnovations.com -- All your favorite FD Pro Drifters love it, trust me -- www.JordanInnovations.com

03-03-2009, 09:47 PM	#4
Rittmeister Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cincinnati OH Age: 44 Posts: 1,033 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Well, I've got some DEI hose heat shielding on order, I'll go ahead and put it on the oil/water lines anyway. I'm more worried about abrasion/vibration than about the heat, it'll give me some peace of mind. What brand is that Firesleeve, and where do you get it? I found some on Summit, made by Mallory, but it says it's 5/8" inside diameter and I'm not convinced it'd fit over the stock breather box hoses. __________________ E36 M3 - new project 1990 240SR - screamed down the road

01-07-2012, 06:02 PM	#6
TurboStrong Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: L.A Posts: 1,707 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	old thread but where can i get that gold foil stuff?? __________________

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ILoveJDM Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SK Canada! Posts: 1,947 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	gold foil = DEI reflect-a-gold __________________ DODOlogic.ca

01-20-2012, 03:37 PM	#10
nickkaplz Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Alabama Age: 28 Posts: 101 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	my oil line on my t28 boiled and burst, but luckily i was able to put it out and save the car. please heat wrap anything you can. it can only help.

01-20-2012, 03:38 PM	#11
!Zar! Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Korea Posts: 14,576 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	My DIF lines came with some sort of heat shielding. __________________

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