tneker Posted January 20, 2021 Report Share Posted January 20, 2021 Anyone have any first hand experience with these folks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimS Posted January 20, 2021 Report Share Posted January 20, 2021 I have not used any of there hose. I have used a couple of there fittings and they looked and felt good. I tend to only buy Goodridge hose and fittings and I could easily tell the difference in the two. Goodridge didn’t have what I wanted so they were a good alternative. I did find a few guys on eBay selling brand new surplus Goodridge fittings and hose for about the same cost as anhosefittings.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technical Advisory Committee Chris Huggins Posted January 20, 2021 Technical Advisory Committee Report Share Posted January 20, 2021 Never used those, but I have had good luck with my local hydraulic shop (what caters to the construction guys fixing bobcats and track hoes and such) making me all sorts of custom lines and fittings for very affordable prices. I'd be concerned buying anything marketed as "race hose" - I just read that as "normal hose with a 50% markup" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhr650 Posted January 20, 2021 Report Share Posted January 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Chris Huggins said: I'd be concerned buying anything marketed as "race hose" - I just read that as "normal hose with a 50% markup" And a complete lack of adherence to quality standards real OEM suppliers are required to meet…. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donovan Posted January 20, 2021 Report Share Posted January 20, 2021 Why not just make them yourself? It's pretty straightforward. And there are fittings available to pressure test your work before you put it on the car. If you decide to DIY- here's a good reference and great supplier: https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/group.asp?GroupID=1TECHPLUMBING (I've also used cheaper items from Summit and Amazon without any issues) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revvhappy Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 (edited) If you decide to DIY, these simple plastic tools make pressing hoses into fittings (the worst part of the job) child's play. Edited January 21, 2021 by revvhappy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technical Advisory Committee Andrew D Johnson Posted January 21, 2021 Technical Advisory Committee Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 56 minutes ago, revvhappy said: If you decide to DIY, these simple plastic tools make pressing hoses into fittings (the worst part of the job) child's play. I sttruggled for 1/2 a day doing fuel lines the other day, I might get the -6 tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhr650 Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 Those are really nice tools, but if you are going make your own hose here is the best investment you will make bar none. https://www.harborfreight.com/28-inch-cable-cutters-6649.html?_br_psugg_q=cable+cutter The cutter cuts through the hose like butter and leaves such a clean edge on the hose that it is really easy to get the hose in the sockets. Pro tip, wrap the hose in fiberglass packing tape before you cut it, that also cuts down on the fraying. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Bill Strong Posted January 21, 2021 Administrators Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 The quality of the rubber is the big deal. There are a lot of cheap hoses out there are just not designed for motorsport. I tend to stick with Earls hoses and fittings purchased from Jegs or Summit. I also have used Fragola as well. They make some nice hard to find fittings. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Bill Strong Posted January 21, 2021 Administrators Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 Oh, and I blew up an engine at a Nelson Ledges 24h at about 7am due to a cheap no-name Chinese built hose. The hose was used to remote mount a oil pressure sensor. It blew open like a banana. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimS Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 2 hours ago, revvhappy said: If you decide to DIY, these simple plastic tools make pressing hoses into fittings (the worst part of the job) child's play. Koul tools make some of the best/easy to use tools for AN lines. I personally prefer to cut my braided line with a cutoff wheel instead of the giant wire cutter(I know it’s not recommended by the manufacturers) to keep from pinching the hose. Just makes it tough to get it on fittings. I only buy quality Aerospace hose and fittings (except the one special gauge fitting). I prefer Goodridge as it can be found at a bargain price. Definitely pressure test and routinely inspect all hoses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robmink Posted January 27, 2021 Report Share Posted January 27, 2021 Great video of the Koul tools in action. https://www.enginelabs.com/news/tips-for-assembling-stubborn-an-lines-from-dick-raczuk-of-koul-tools/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atxe30 Posted January 30, 2021 Report Share Posted January 30, 2021 On 1/21/2021 at 4:08 AM, revvhappy said: If you decide to DIY, these simple plastic tools make pressing hoses into fittings (the worst part of the job) child's play. THIS!!! Just buy this tool. I use the aeroquip hose and fittings. super easy to just do your own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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