drain line material

[Sho Amo]

what do you guys think of this drain hose.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/10AN...ewItemQQptZRace_Car_Parts?hash=item53dfd07ee8



Treadstone performance uses this in their base drain kit. They say for high pressure applications use stainless but the sho oil system is pretty low pressured. my oil pressure never exceeds 60.


What do you think?

 

[firebat45]

Says right there it's rated for 250, what's the issue?

"High pressure" doesn't mean 100psi, I don't think.

 

[jonheese]

For high heat or high pressure applications we recommend using our lightweight stainless steel hose clamps.

Sounds like the hose is rated for 250 psi, but they recommend stainless clamps on the ends for "high pressure" (whatever that means) applications.

 

[HotRodKid]

any hose thats "ratings" are verbaly stated and not writen on the hose is WOTHLESS

i wouldnt use that hose for anything that costs money.

and the worries on a turbo drain are actually heat and vacuum, not pressure, so the stated pressure ratings are worthless for this discussion.

 

[yamahaSHO]

Drain line? As in for draining the oil from the SC into the pan? That is gravity fed... Just make sure it is tough and can withstand hot oil.

 

[SHOtime2511]

A friend of mine has a turbo 2jz SC300 and thats the same type of drain line he is running.You might want to think of AN fittings for it though.

 

[gmorrell]

If this is a S/C drain line, and it's "SHOShop" location, on the front of the engine, I'd recommend something with a stainless over-braid in case it drifts into a pulley or belt, at least it will take awhile to cut through it before you lose the engine oil.

 

[ycode90]

Troof^^^Ask how I know

 

[Sho Amo]

it is going to be for a turbo in the airbox location. I think ill go with this stuff for now to see how long it lasts. Thanks guys.

 

[HotRodKid]

good idea, risk oiling down one of your front tires. front tires dont need traction anyways. noones ever died from hitting a patch of oil while taking a corner

i approve of this :wave:

 

[Sho Amo]

way to be a dick. if you think its a bad idea say so, dont be an ass.

so you think this material is not suitable for a turbo? why is that?

 

[92sho16]

way to be a dick. if you think its a bad idea say so, dont be an ass.

so you think this material is not suitable for a turbo? why is that?

Honestly for $20-40 you can get 3-6 ft of -10an hose. For something that is the lifeline of the system i would spring the extra cash.

 

[Sho Amo]

Rob- i was looking at my setup today and wondering how 17in is going to make it? i have a gen1 so the starter is huge and ill probably need to switch it for the gen2 style. Where on the pan did you put the line?

 

[HotRodKid]

way to be a dick. if you think its a bad idea say so, dont be an ass.

so you think this material is not suitable for a turbo? why is that?

any hose thats "ratings" are verbally stated and not written on the hose is WORTHLESS

i wouldn't use that hose for anything that costs money.

and the worries on a turbo drain are actually heat and vacuum, not pressure, so the stated pressure ratings are worthless for this discussion.

I stated my reasons earlier, hence why my second response was *******

 

[92sho16]

Rob- i was looking at my setup today and wondering how 17in is going to make it? i have a gen1 so the starter is huge and ill probably need to switch it for the gen2 style. Where on the pan did you put the line?

I dont really remember exactly where i placed it and dont have any pics unfortunately, im pretty sure its left of the oil filter thats about all i can picture in my head.

 

[SuperchargedSHOguy]

I wouldn't run that "twist tight" hose as a turbo drain. For longevity use braided with AN fittings from the turbo to oil pan. Do it right the first time.

 

[gmorrell]

There are some vendors on the 'net who will make custom turbo oil drain lines any length you desire from -10 Teflon lined hose with a stainless over-braid, and you can pick the ends you want. They use crimped-on 37º AN hose ends.

Here's one:
http://www.atpturbo.com/mm5/merchan...=CUSTOM-OIL-DRAIN-LINE&Category_Code=ATP-OIL2

I've spent a good deal of $ with ATPTurbo for my SVO project, they make very high quality parts, and the prices are generally reasonable. -10 line with a Teflon liner is really considered the cat's ass for a turbo oil drain line these days: It's tough, it's reliable, and it has a smooth bore, and that's what you want in this application.

It's just me, but this is one of those places where I wouldn't cheap-out with some eBay line of unknown origin, but hey, it's your money, and it's your car. Chop wood.

 

[Sho Amo]

im def. going there. thankyou!