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Old 07-30-2008, 11:30 AM   #1
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Sourcing new vacuum lines for TII - what diameter though??
http://www.paragonperformance.com/Silicone%20hose.html

I don't know if there are other, less expensive, sites but I'd appreciate input.

I am going to redo the whole engine bay (hasn't been done since BEFORE the rebuild back in 2001/2002) and I don't know what sizes are used. I can try and guess-timate again but I'll end up with hoses that I can't use.

So, what are the sizes needed for the TII?
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But I've learned that people that don't like guns, tend to like stretched tires.

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http://fc3spro.com/TECH/PROBLEMS/EM/vhoses.htm

Should do the trick....
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Old 07-30-2008, 01:16 PM   #3
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RETed for the save and he doesn't even know it. Thanks for the link. IT should help out future searches too.
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But I've learned that people that don't like guns, tend to like stretched tires.

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Old 07-30-2008, 09:02 PM   #4
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looks like $90 + Shipping for 55 feet of vac hoses. Seems a tad high but it's cheaper than buying a car-specific kit.
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Old 07-31-2008, 12:06 AM   #5
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umm, dude, ask kevin! I got 50 ft of 5/32 hose for like, $15 off ebay! 5/32 is what is used for most of the car, as Kevin said!

Hey look at that, for once I'm the one giving advice!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/WINDS...mZ300189790333

or buy this one and you're set for whatever car!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VACUU...mZ190228878504


EDIT: but then, I got an S5 N/A so there might be a few hoses that are different!
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Old 07-31-2008, 12:11 AM   #6
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umm, dude, ask kevin! I got 50 ft of 5/32 hose for like, $15 off ebay! 5/32 is what is used for most of the car, as Kevin said!

Hey look at that, for once I'm the one giving advice!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/WINDS...mZ300189790333

or buy this one and you're set for whatever car!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/WINDS...mZ300189790333
Wow, both are the same link, amazing
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Wow, both are the same link, amazing
Maybe he is trying to make a point?
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Old 07-31-2008, 12:47 AM   #8
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Maybe, either way I am just messing with him
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lol, fixed, sry about that... Anyway, now check my other thread!
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no, the "other" other thread, the one with all the wiring questions!
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umm, dude, ask kevin! I got 50 ft of 5/32 hose for like, $15 off ebay! 5/32 is what is used for most of the car, as Kevin said!

Hey look at that, for once I'm the one giving advice!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/WINDS...mZ300189790333

or buy this one and you're set for whatever car!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VACUU...mZ190228878504


EDIT: but then, I got an S5 N/A so there might be a few hoses that are different!
That stuff may be cheaper, and would probably work in certain applications, but in my mind I would consider that hose to be very different from a high quality silicone vacuum hose.

I urge you to compare a quality silicone hose next to a hose like the ones linked above. You should be able to tell a difference.

Just my $.02, but I don't know much...
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That stuff may be cheaper, and would probably work in certain applications, but in my mind I would consider that hose to be very different from a high quality silicone vacuum hose.

I urge you to compare a quality silicone hose next to a hose like the ones linked above. You should be able to tell a difference.

Just my $.02, but I don't know much...
^^^ I was thinking the same thing. I dunno, 90+ shipping is still cheaper than the car specific kits and I'll get a lot of hoses!
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I think that silicone is over-rated, since the hose I listed is OEM rated, and silicone only has limited tolerance to gasoline and oil, which cant help but be present in an engine bay...

Also, I happen to like black, and to me a bunch of blue or red silicone hoses scream rice-a-rony a little too much. Maybe If I had a GT42R to back it up?

I say, it's your money. If you think that silicone hoses are THAT much better, then go get em! The reason I posted my advice is that the same advice was given to me earlier by Kevin Landers when I needed help.
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