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Old 02-25-2009, 01:05 PM
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Bill, Aeroquip and XRP are two of the better ones, visit their websites to learn more. If you run pump gas you need to make sure you are using alcohol compatible hose since there is 10% alcohol in most pump gas these days. You wont find XRP and JEGS or SUMMIT. I used Bruces on-line speed Shop out of New Jersey (check the web brucesspeed.com) for reasonably priced XRP fittings and hoses and great service. I feel better supporting local speed shops as well, no matter where they are located.
I was encouraged to use XRP when I learned NHRA Top-Fuel teams (amongst other pro series racing) also use XRP for Nitro-meth fuel and oil lines. Bottom line is there is more to steel braid hoses than meets the eye. You get what you pay for with steel braid hose. Remember, aftermarket specs are almost non-existent. The private label or no name steel braid is junk, throw it out, I have a piece of it and use it for my coolant overflow bottle vent only where it cant do much harm, I hope! Honestly, be safe and good luck.

Bill
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