aarontracy

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Just wondering what a good flare tool was? I've got a cheap advance auto parts kit that works fine around the body shop but the flares arn't real great and I don't want to use it on my direct port kit. I've seen a lot of people mention the summit brand kit in the nitrous forums but never heard anyone talk about the quailty of it just the price. THANKS for the help guys.

Carl at CRP

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I use the Ridgid 37 degree flaring tool, it has a ratcheting mechanism that helps to make uniform and good sealing flares.
Carl

blown69ls1

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Go to matco tools. I bought a couple of them. Works great! Cutter part# tc120b and flare tool part#MST507FB

Mike454SS

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If you want to double flare stainless steel lines, it's a LOT easier to make high quality flares with a hydraulic tool like a Mastercool 71480. I think Eastwood is re-branding and selling the same tool now too.

bgblockelcamino

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i have the mastercool hydraulic flare tool best investment i have made i use it a lot around the shop.
http://www.mastercool.com/pages/flaring_tools.html

HRD

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2nd that!

CTSmechanic

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Sykes Pickavant... Hands down... I ve used one for years plumbing racecars and never had a problem... Ive used the mastercool one before and didnt like it.... be ready to spend 300-400 bucks...

MikeGyver

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I have one of these:



Imperial 37 Degree ROL-AIR Standard Flaring Tool
Toolsource #106104
Manufacturers Part Number #400-F
$409.89
Flares steel, stainless steel, titanium, and other metal tubing.
Flare sizes: 3/16, 1/4, 5/16, 3/8, 1/2, and 5/8" O. D. tubing.
Produces precision 37 Degree flares. Tubing sizes are clearly marked.
For Steel, Stainless Steel, Titanium and other Metal Tubing.
Meets or exceeds Federal Specification GGG-F-451a, Type 1, Class2, Style A, Government Specification MIL-T-6845.
Includes case.
This item is manufactured in the U.S.A. by a minority, woman or disabled-owned business.


Imperial 400-F 37 Degree ROL-AIR™ Standard Flaring Tool

Fireball

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37* is a single flare...not a double flare

dpd069

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If you are doing the 37 deg single flare for AN and such, it is hard to beat the Parker Rolo-flare - about $90 from Aircraft Spruce

BADD SS

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I have the mastercool too, and I like it alot, easy on stainless.