Turbo Water Lines Question
02-16-2009, 01:07 AM
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Turbo Water Lines Question
I went to Kragen tonight to get the water lines for the turbo, however they only sell fuel injector line.
Is this what most of you guys use? Wasn't sure what the temp rating for fuel injector lines are or if they are even OK to run water through.
Is this what most of you guys use? Wasn't sure what the temp rating for fuel injector lines are or if they are even OK to run water through.
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02-16-2009, 10:34 AM
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I use fuel hose line for little water lines on my motor, but I don't have a water cooled turbo.
I will say though that for the same price, you can buy a roll of stainless braided line from Summit Racing and then do up your lines. They'll look better and be better protected and last longer. Kinda like how I did my coolant lines by the down pipe. These costed me 20 bucks.
I will say though that for the same price, you can buy a roll of stainless braided line from Summit Racing and then do up your lines. They'll look better and be better protected and last longer. Kinda like how I did my coolant lines by the down pipe. These costed me 20 bucks.
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02-17-2009, 02:21 AM
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Do they have to be rubber? Can you do hard line near turbo and then transition to something more flexible?
A couple I did...not on a Miata but may give you an idea. I used 3/8" stainless and flared it 37degrees to use =6 tube nuts and sleeves. We used these fittings from ATP.
http://www.atpturbo.com/Merchant2/me...gory_Code=GTBB
http://www.atpturbo.com/Merchant2/me..._Code=ATP-FTG1
Sorry its not a Miata but hopefully it will help.
The Tools:
They were ugly before:
Starting out:
Getting there:
Didn't turn out too bad:
A couple I did...not on a Miata but may give you an idea. I used 3/8" stainless and flared it 37degrees to use =6 tube nuts and sleeves. We used these fittings from ATP.
http://www.atpturbo.com/Merchant2/me...gory_Code=GTBB
http://www.atpturbo.com/Merchant2/me..._Code=ATP-FTG1
Sorry its not a Miata but hopefully it will help.
The Tools:
They were ugly before:
Starting out:
Getting there:
Didn't turn out too bad:
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03-25-2009, 11:06 PM
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Thanks for all the nice comments. Here are the tools I used.
Summit SUM-900311 - Summit® 37 Degree Flare Tool Sets
Summit SUM-900156 - Summit® Triple Head 180 Degree Tube Benders
Here are the lines I built this weekend for my new turbo. Disregard the
ugly wastegate line. Its an old one I rebent by hand for the new setup while I wait on my 1/4" stainless tube.
Summit SUM-900311 - Summit® 37 Degree Flare Tool Sets
Summit SUM-900156 - Summit® Triple Head 180 Degree Tube Benders
Here are the lines I built this weekend for my new turbo. Disregard the
ugly wastegate line. Its an old one I rebent by hand for the new setup while I wait on my 1/4" stainless tube.
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03-26-2009, 11:21 PM
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Stainless is tricky. What I do to ensure it seals after its final assembled is tighten it and loosen the tube nut multiple times on a steel AN fitting of whatever size I am using. I have a set of steel fittings for this task only. That ensures the line is flared to the correct shape and has ample sealing surface.
When I am flaring at the shop I use this tool. Its pretty outstanding.
Mastercool Inc., Flaring Tools
When I am flaring at the shop I use this tool. Its pretty outstanding.
Mastercool Inc., Flaring Tools
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