Hard lines for a dry sump

[GT6Steve]

I'm looking to improve the lines for my dry sump in my racer. I presently run almost 8' of -10 and -12 armored flexlines to the tank. I think this could be improved immensely with a nice hard line setup but as of yet haven't found the right tubing. I'll entertain both aluminum and steel if bends can be dealt with.

Many hours on Google doesn't find much mention of this minor fabrication challenge. Anybody know?

Thanx, Steve

[willy]

I'll be watching this one - There must be a better (and cheaper) way, although braided AN lines do look nice!DSC01298 (Large).jpg

[GT6Steve]

Nice pic Willy, a tank for the dyno is one of the future concerns as well. I'm watching Ebay for either a cheapy for the dyno or a nice one to replace the one in the racer.

As an aside, doing a search on McMaster Carr for .049 wall tube I discover I've ordered 6' lengths of 3/4 and 5/8 tube in the past and have no idea where it went. Most likely I tried to bend it and screwed it all up, just don't remember that at all...

[TJS]

McMaster will have it as you stated but make sure it is annealed. You will need a 37 degree flaring tool(hence the annealing) with tube nuts for the ends. Summit has those. Bending will be creative on your part. I have bent tube around argon tank bottles to broom sticks. Those benders you buy are a joke.
T.J.

[On fire most of the time]

Correction...some of the benders you can buy for small tube are a joke. I've had decent luck with some.

http://www.google.com/products/catal...d=0CFIQ8wIwAA#

The pliers can be helpful after you've put a tube nut on there already...the bender is actually really nice. Thats just my experience though. Of course it will always look better if you start with a straight piece of tube, and not a coil.

[fullrace]

the -10 should be easy.. you can get 5/8 aluminum tubing all day. as far as -12. how much length do you need? Mcmaster has 3/4 aluminum tubing in varying wall thickness....