I bought some braided stainless line, but it is not fuel, what is it?

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  1. scooper77515

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    It has a 3/8" hole, so it is -6AN, but instead of a rubber fuel line inside, it has a harder plastic hose. The outer diameter of the line is a little smaller than the 3/8 fuel line also.

    Got about 15 feet of it for $10 at the swap meet. Guy said it was used on his nitrous system...

    Any idea what it is and what it is good for?

    I was thinking of using it on the last foot or two on my trans cooler, if it is compatible.
     
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    fuel injection......ya want your money back?
     
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    So they should stand up to the "abuse" the trans fluid will give them?

    I cut my trans cooler lines just behind the radiator, and have been using 3/8" fuel line for a couple years, but I hear that they will eventually eat through it. I am hoping I can use this line 1) for better looks and 2) it won't deteriorate from the fluid contact.
     
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    See alot of that stuff used on hydralic applications so i would say yes it should work fine for trans/fuel systems.
     
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    scooper, probably PTFE (teflon) or one of the other poly lines. Should be ok for your tranny lines. Industry uses them alot. They may require special fittings, ask a tech rep (Summit?).
     
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    differnt fittings than i sent you before
     
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    Yep, teflon, don't crush it or it'll crack and leak.
     
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    It feels like a teflon, and it did crush and crack at the end where I cut off the fitting. The fittings were not like NAFORD sent me. These were more like a hydraulic fitting.

    Hotrod-daddy, do you need this stuff?
     

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