Beware of Summit Branded braided hose!!!

[Kevin Panzino]

Originally Posted by 1320racer

you got what you wanted and paid for, JUNK!

Meanwhile, the hoses and fittings in my Firebird are now 21 years old and not one has ever failed! Matter of fact, I’ve never had one fitting nor hose leak in any of my race cars in 32 years. Of course I’ve never used Chinese junk!

Thanks for the reply from the forum's biggest A.H., bar none. Congrats.

[340Cuda]

I have had Aeroquip hose do the same thing, however the hose was at least twenty-five years old.

[Mike Gray]

Originally Posted by 340Cuda

I have had Aeroquip hose do the same thing, however the hose was at least twenty-five years old.

Mine were Russel hoses, maybe 3 or 4 years old.

[Pat6868]

Anyone using PTFE? If so, care to share results?

[1legjerry]

I use XRP. I bought a Fragola fitting once because i heard good things about them I throw it in the trash as soon as I compared it to a XRP.

[CMcAllister]

Originally Posted by 1legjerry

I use XRP. I bought a Fragola fitting once because i heard good things about them I throw it in the trash as soon as I compared it to a XRP.

I agree, the finish on the Fragola hard parts may not be as nice as some of the others, but, they seem to be equally reliable and have decent IDs, which some don't.

They are a bit more cost effective than most other US made stuff. People have budgets.

They seem to be mostly in stock at the regular places while others have been a bit spotty as far as certain things being available at times. Frustrating when you can't get a particular piece to match what you are already using.

They offer many odd, peculiar, non-standard parts, pieces and configurations which come in handy for particular situations.

Just my observations.

[curtis reed]

I have used some of the Brown and Miller crimped end hoses and you simply will not find a better hose or fitting. Their convoluted PTFE hose will bend smaller radii than any other brand of Teflon lined hose. They are in no way cheap though.


I have also used XRP and although they are a fantastic brand they are a step below in comparison to the Brown and Miller stuff. JMO



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[Angelo DiTocco]

Originally Posted by Pat6868

Anyone using PTFE? If so, care to share results?

yes - on all the gauge pressure lines & of course the brake hoses

[FED 387]

I personally change out our fuel hoses EVERY 2-3 racing seasons--- The chemicals that are in todays gasoline's play complete havoc on the inner linings on the braided hoses. Many manufacturers like Aero Quip and others "suggest" they be replaced periodically. This offers complete peace of mind as well as knowing that maybe an unseen inner lining has started to deteriorate, no chunks, pieces in carbs or injector passages or leaks in the hoses themselves. Just like tires they get old and may look good but they are deteriorating and could cause problems.--FED 387

[1320racer]

Originally Posted by Kevin Panzino

Thanks for the reply from the forum's biggest A.H., bar none. Congrats.

say this forum's biggest crying biotch bar none. Congrats.

Now what part of the truth ands the facts don't you like?