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Old Feb 13, 2006 | 05:05 PM
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What are the pros and cons of using SS vs Aluminum for fuel and nitrous lines?
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Old Feb 13, 2006 | 05:34 PM
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Your N2O will absorb much more heat with aluminum lines. That's not good.
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Old Feb 13, 2006 | 07:17 PM
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When using D. Blocks or Rails? Support of them and the solenoids can be a little tricky.

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The distribution blocks will be mounted with an aluminum bracket.
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Aluminum lines are to thin, and prone to cracking, also oxidization can/will occur limiting life of alum lines. Easy to bend and set-up is a plus.

SS is the trickest looking after polishing, but very hard to work with (unforgiving). SS will last for ever and never tarnish like aluim.

Braided dedicated lines, my favorite. Easy to install, change jets and look the best, imo. Down fall is cost. You can now get braided with a couple colored strands woven in, some look nice.
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