Re: SR20DE Swap in Florida
Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2018 9:19 pm
Ha! I guess this is the end of this foolishness...
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Re: SR20DE Swap in Florida
Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2018 1:02 pm
Re: SR20DE Swap in Florida
Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2018 1:59 pm
I have been looking to replace a lost spark plug wire and was given a site to look at by Michael Spreadbury. I was thinking before I ordered the wires maybe I should see if had options. Anyone purchase spark plug wires for their SR20DE S14 engine that you could share the name with me?
Re: SR20DE Swap in Florida
Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2018 9:01 am
No answers on the spark plug wires so off to the next question. I will be putting in new brake lines. Has anyone ever used stainless braided for the hole line? It seems that it would be much easier to use/secure/bend a braided line. Thoughts on my options please.
Re: SR20DE Swap in Florida
Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2018 10:41 am
Hi Michael
In response to the brake line question. Do NOT use braided flexible lines for brake system. As an ex-hydraulic engineer I can say that it’s a bad idea. The flex lines allow for expansion and brake line movement which will reduce the pressure in the line, as it will be exerted on the expansion of the line, in turn reducing the amount of force exerted on the caliper (or drum brake piston) and therefore reducing braking power. This is not good. Yes some flex line are needed in areas where there is movement of steering or suspension but those lines should be as short as possible to reduce any pressure loss.
Hope this helps
Matthew
In response to the brake line question. Do NOT use braided flexible lines for brake system. As an ex-hydraulic engineer I can say that it’s a bad idea. The flex lines allow for expansion and brake line movement which will reduce the pressure in the line, as it will be exerted on the expansion of the line, in turn reducing the amount of force exerted on the caliper (or drum brake piston) and therefore reducing braking power. This is not good. Yes some flex line are needed in areas where there is movement of steering or suspension but those lines should be as short as possible to reduce any pressure loss.
Hope this helps
Matthew
Re: SR20DE Swap in Florida
Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2018 12:35 pm
Thank you Matthew. It looks like I'm going to get good at bending stainless then... I have the old lines still which should help with some of the bends.charlee0620 wrote: Wed Aug 29, 2018 10:41 am Hi Michael
In response to the brake line question. Do NOT use braided flexible lines for brake system. As an ex-hydraulic engineer I can say that it’s a bad idea. The flex lines allow for expansion and brake line movement which will reduce the pressure in the line, as it will be exerted on the expansion of the line, in turn reducing the amount of force exerted on the caliper (or drum brake piston) and therefore reducing braking power. This is not good. Yes some flex line are needed in areas where there is movement of steering or suspension but those lines should be as short as possible to reduce any pressure loss.
Hope this helps
Matthew
Re: SR20DE Swap in Florida
Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2018 1:18 pm
All my welded frame brake/wire clamps were rusted badly so I had them removed. Now with a perfect rust free painted frame I need to add clamps. My plan is to use self tapping screws with blue locktite and clips from McMaster Carr. https://www.mcmaster.com/#p-clips/=zyrbu8
I really do not like the idea of drilling into the frame because of possible rust issues down the road or the chance for the screws to get loose but it's a little late to weld on clamps. The car most likely will only get wet when I'm giving it a bath anyway.
I really do not like the idea of drilling into the frame because of possible rust issues down the road or the chance for the screws to get loose but it's a little late to weld on clamps. The car most likely will only get wet when I'm giving it a bath anyway.
Re: SR20DE Swap in Florida
Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2018 7:46 pm
I would not go with Stainless as it is a real pain to bend. I plan on going with NiCu; have already bought some from this guy. In fact, I'm planning on using for my fuel line too unless I find it can't work. This stuff is super easy to bend, and won't rust either.Bigtaku wrote: Wed Aug 29, 2018 12:35 pm
Thank you Matthew. It looks like I'm going to get good at bending stainless then... I have the old lines still which should help with some of the bends.
See these folks for quality line.
http://www.fedhillusa.com/
Re: SR20DE Swap in Florida
Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2018 7:21 am
If you are keeping the stock plumbing, look at classic tube. They make new lines
Re: SR20DE Swap in Florida
Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2018 11:07 am
I second this. It’s what I’m using. Though I would not suggest using for a high mileage daily drivers. I can suffer from fatigue. But for a weekend driver it’s perfectly fine.GoldHawg wrote: Thu Aug 30, 2018 7:46 pm I would not go with Stainless as it is a real pain to bend. I plan on going with NiCu;..... This stuff is super easy to bend, and won't rust either.
Matthew
Re: SR20DE Swap in Florida
Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2018 8:28 am
When you say it can suffer from fatigue, are you saying that stainless is a better choice if I don't mind the headache of bending it? I haven't taken any short cuts yet and want the best I can get. I want the ability to drive as much as I want to and not worry.charlee0620 wrote: Fri Aug 31, 2018 11:07 amI second this. It’s what I’m using. Though I would not suggest using for a high mileage daily drivers. I can suffer from fatigue. But for a weekend driver it’s perfectly fine.GoldHawg wrote: Thu Aug 30, 2018 7:46 pm I would not go with Stainless as it is a real pain to bend. I plan on going with NiCu;..... This stuff is super easy to bend, and won't rust either.
Matthew
Re: SR20DE Swap in Florida
Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2018 9:12 am
If you want to go stainless, I would just go with Classic Tube solution, Pre-bent and ready to go. Cu-Ni is perfectly fine and much easier to work with if you are bending your own.
Re: SR20DE Swap in Florida
Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2018 10:41 am
So in your opinion Cu-Ni will not fatigue enough to worry about? With my custom brakes and master cylinders I think I will need to bend my own.notoptoy wrote: Sat Sep 01, 2018 9:12 am If you want to go stainless, I would just go with Classic Tube solution, Pre-bent and ready to go. Cu-Ni is perfectly fine and much easier to work with if you are bending your own.
Re: SR20DE Swap in Florida
Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2018 10:47 pm
In my opinion, no problem at all, Cu-Ni is widely used and proven.
Re: SR20DE Swap in Florida
Posted: Sun Sep 02, 2018 8:45 am
Cu-Ni will be just fine.
Matthew
Matthew