Sik-Boy

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So stop working out!

coleFACTOR

I am actually going to build my own ss oil lines. Does anyone have the specs on the RB lines?
Hose length?
Brackets or any extra hardware included in kit besides hose and fittings?

This is what I've got goin on so far:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ear-9919ffkerl
JEGS Performance Products 100023 JEGS AN Hose End Fittings - Blue/Red
JEGS Performance Products 100013 JEGS AN Hose End Fittings - Blue/Red
JEGS Performance Products 100933 JEGS Pro-Flo 200 Series Stainless Steel Braided Hose

I have the install directions from RB, i just need a little more info to complete my project.

coleFACTOR

Any help is appreciated. I searched all over the forums and saw a couple people saying they would post DIY and such, but haven't found anything useful yet. I plan on doing a nice DIY for making oil lines and install, but i just need a little more info. I mean, sure I could go out and measure, but I could easily mess that up. If someone has the Racing Beat handy and just throw out hose lengths, that would be awesome. I thought this would be a more popular DIY.
Thanks

nycgps

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most people just get a set and call it a day

not only u gonna spend all the time measuring, cutting, fitting, etc. u might end up with a decent set, but what if you messed it up? even if someone can give ya all the info u need, u might still f it up, know what I mean ?

400 something bux sounds like a lot, but considering they're doing all the work for you so u can focus on something else, I think it's worth it.

hoss -05

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The key is getting all the small fittings correct. the ones on the block the coolers and such. Also sourcing all those fittings is not super easy or cheap. The retail on the parts required alone is more then you think. Also Stainless line can be a PITA to work with.

I think the people with the answers you are looking for are not willing to give up the knowledge for one reason or another.

dannobre

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If you can't make the lines yourself you are better off getting the kit....by the time you price out all the bits and buy the SS line you would be surprised how much it costs..

The lengths aren't too tricky...and it will depend on where you route them.. An easy way to figure out the lengths is to get a piece of old garden hose...and run it where you want the lines to run......that will get you close....then buy a piece of hose that is the sum of all the lengths added up....cut the longest hose first...and then go to the shortest..that way if you screw up it can be recut for a smaller one

There is a tool that makes the fitting install easier....otherwise with the -10 stuff be prepared to poke your fingers a lot

The fittings for the block are M18X1.5 o-ring to -10AN Male..

Other than that....good luck

coleFACTOR

thanks for the feedback! I priced some if it and I wind up about half the cost of the RB set. Maybe a touch more than half. I'm in the local nyrotorsports.com and the admin of that site is helping me out a ton. I'm gonna go ahead with this project. If all goes well, I'll post a DIY because I don't care who knows. I think it is valuable knowledge. If anything, I'll learn that much more about the car and my abilities to work on it. The only person I have to blame is myself if it doesn't work out, no one else to get pissed at. Which I like considering I've done all the work on it myself so far. I brought it to the dealer for the first time since ownership a month ago for a coolant flush cause I was lazy, and they over filled my oil by at least a half qt. never again.

coleFACTOR

Maybe cause they will be upset they paid for the kit when they could do it themselves??

Am I crossing a line here that I don't see if I post my homemade SS Oil Cooler Lines?

nycgps

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Good point, wish u luck dude


LOOOOL! ahhahaha,

9krpmrx8

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The people that have purchased that kit are not concerned with its price and they are few and far between. It is an okay kit but IMO it leaves a lot to be desired. Fitment is okay but it's factory line type fitment. Creating SS lines is a pain in the *** so I hope you are prepared

As far as doing it yourself, well the info is not abundant here because it's not something anyone really messes with and the guys who do, don't come here to figure how to do it. That said, most of the info you need is here already in a couple of threads. The only others that have brought it up are the guys who live in areas where rust and busted oil lines are an issue. And for them there are plenty of part outs down here where factory oil lines don't deteriorate so they just go the cheaper less hassle route and get some good used lines to replace theirs.

hoss -05

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Neah, not crossing the line at all. There are more easy ways to do it then replicating the RB lines.

if you know the lengths and type of fittings you can go to a hydraulic supply store and they can make the lines for you quick. They may not be as cool looking as the RB ones but functionally will do the same thing.

You can also do the fittings in JIC that is more commonly available. If you go with steel or brass fittings you will save a bit more money and some people think they seal better then aluminium fittings.

Carbon8

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Hardest thing about a project like this is removing the OE rear iron line, you have to remove a lot of components in order to get it out.

9krpmrx8

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Yeah removing that line with the engine in the car is no fun at all.

Carbon8

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IRCC, you have to remove at a minimum TB, UIM, Oil Filler neck, Coils & Bracket, Accordion tube for intake.

I cant remember if the A/C compressor gets in the way as I did mine when the motor was out of the car.

logalinipoo

I'd go with brass, a little more expensive, but they won't corrode, and they seal without a problem. I've never trusted the Aluminum ones they're just too light and feel like I'm going to break them.

WTBRotary!

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I bought the RB Oil Cooler hose set... Haven't installed it yet but I'm pretty excited about it. RB always has good quality...

Question though, would Teflon tape be a good idea to use in this application? Use it for air tools obviously but I'm not sure if one would need it for this type of install...

dannobre

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You don't use teflon on AN or JIC fittings.....a small amount of silicone grease or grease or neverseize will help keep them from galling though

logalinipoo

Only on tapered pipe threads. I'm not sure what the threads are that go into the coolers themselves.

nycgps

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just put some engine oil on the threads and stick it in ...

TeamRX8

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Did anyone ever do an installation write up? I can't seem to find one.

Me n00b, pleaze HELPZ111!!1

nycgps

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lol wutz

it's kinda pita to install RB set on Rx-8, u really gotta remove tons of **** before you can even reach the rear oil line ... is DOABLE but ... just PITA

TeamRX8

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We already had the engine out, so getting the lines out is no big deal except for the oddball, over tightened 23mm oil cooler banjo bolts

nycgps

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ouch ... hope he didn't crack the housing :o

hoss -05

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It was fairly straight forward with the engine out. The only thing extra I had to do was add a clamp bracket thing near the steering column / rack to keep it from rubbing.

You will know quickly if you did not tighten one of the hoses enough. The only ones that gave me an issue were the fittings on the oil coolers. Just make sure they are nice and tight.