Direct Port... hard vs. braided lines
Direct Port... hard vs. braided lines Is there a benefit to hardlining a kit or is it just for the cleanliness 
I was thinking about the NX direct port with braided lines but dont know if there are any cons vs hardlining 
Thanks
I was thinking about the NX direct port with braided lines but dont know if there are any cons vs hardlining Thanks 
Staging Lane
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if you are installing everything yourself and building your own kit...
braided lines would be better because the steel ones u have to bend cut and measure etc.. which can be a PITA....
see with direct port you want to bend the pipes so there is no radical sharp turns that could hinder or restrict flow. you want all the lines the same and un restricted.
i think you could accomplish this better with the lines because it flexes..
but i could be wrong.
Hopefully Robert Dave or Ricky would chime in.
also with the braided lines they have flex so if you dropped something on them, hit it going in it wouldnt be the end of the world itd flex... with the hard lines u could bend it and itd be a PITA.
braided lines would be better because the steel ones u have to bend cut and measure etc.. which can be a PITA....
see with direct port you want to bend the pipes so there is no radical sharp turns that could hinder or restrict flow. you want all the lines the same and un restricted.
i think you could accomplish this better with the lines because it flexes..
but i could be wrong.
Hopefully Robert Dave or Ricky would chime in.
also with the braided lines they have flex so if you dropped something on them, hit it going in it wouldnt be the end of the world itd flex... with the hard lines u could bend it and itd be a PITA.
Last edited by redbullapril23; Feb 2, 2006 at 03:42 PM.
The braided lines do make jet chages alittle easier. I feel when done right it can also give a clean look.
However Braided hoses add to the rice of the kit. With braided hoses you will also need a way of mounting the distribution block since the support is no longer there.
Dave
However Braided hoses add to the rice of the kit. With braided hoses you will also need a way of mounting the distribution block since the support is no longer there.
Dave
I agree, braided is better. I think all dp kits would use them except for the cost. Sending a bunch of un bent tubing is cheaper than fixed ended braided lines. My opinion is braided is tricker looking, easer to plumb and for certain easer to change jets.
Robert
Robert
The biggest con on braided hoses over hardline is cost.
Don't be fooled by the changing jet statements, no offense but changing with either is a PITA. It takes me 50 minutes for all 16 with hardline.
Too me (if money is no object), it comes down to the look you like; that's why I went with hardlines over braided, simply for the look...
Don't be fooled by the changing jet statements, no offense but changing with either is a PITA. It takes me 50 minutes for all 16 with hardline.
Too me (if money is no object), it comes down to the look you like; that's why I went with hardlines over braided, simply for the look...
Matt Dont U Sell Different Color Braided Lines Not Sure If They Would Work On A Dp Setup But Some Of Them Are Bad *** Like The Carbon Fiber Looking Ones. I Personaly Like Hard Lines Its Intimidating When Your Hoods Open
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Verdad Gallardo Yea, they would work as they are -3 hose. I'm still working on the other size hoses but I just finished up the -8 hose section:
http://www.harrisspeedworks.com/shop/home.php?cat=358
Matt
http://www.harrisspeedworks.com/shop/home.php?cat=358
Matt
Originally Posted by sprydncamd ta
Matt Dont U Sell Different Color Braided Lines Not Sure If They Would Work On A Dp Setup But Some Of Them Are Bad *** Like The Carbon Fiber Looking Ones. I Personaly Like Hard Lines Its Intimidating When Your Hoods Open
Hmmm.. finally color choices. You guys stop posting the advancements will you. Its difficult enough to run my car, wondering whats next, then everytime I think I know which direction to go, **** like this comes out. Damn it.
