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Field Report: Overlooked Essentials or Overkill Components?
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Length:
13 minutes
Released:
Jun 26, 2024
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Podcast episode
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When building a performance engine, everyone talks endlessly about forged pistons, H vs. I beam connecting rods, high-flow injectors, and '1000hp capable' turbochargers ready to produce 60-100 PSI of boost. That's all exciting and, depending on your goals, critical, but what about your fittings and hoses that none of these components would last without?Use ‘PODCAST75’ for $75 off your first HPA course here: https://hpcdmy.co/hpa-tuned-inJamie from Raceworks runs us through some of the popular options you will find in all forms of motorsport, including monsters at events like the World Time Attack Challenge. These include braided rubber and PTFE (Teflon) hose options, what areas of the engine you might choose flexibility over comparative durability, push lock and crimped hose ends.You will also get a quick rundown of AN fittings and adaptors, including how the AN fitting sizing system works and some insight into hard lines, Wiggins, clamps, and silicone couplers, along with some options on flaring your pipe/tube.TIME STAMPS:0:00 - AN Fittings1:30 - Braided Hose1:43 - Rubber2:10 - PTFE3:04 - Exotic Fuel Vs Rubber3:50 - Push Lock4:35 - PRO TIP!4:48 - Reusable Hose Ends5:22 - Crimp Hose Ends6:15 - Weight PTFE Vs Rubber6:35 - Hard Lines7:24 - Silicone Couplers7:50 - Wiggins Clamps8:51 - Flare/Beads9:47 - Don't Be A Gorilla10:14 - Flexible Options11:09 - Understanding 'Dash' Sizing12:19 - Hose & Fittings Compatibility12:51 - Raceworks - Thanks Jamie!13:15 - BUILD.TUNE.DRIVE
Released:
Jun 26, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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