VW 2332 motor plumbing suggestions?

[wheezy]

Hey guys, it's about time to plumb the new car. I'm looking at sites and the different products that are offered in terms of hose ratings / type and all the various fittings and sizes. There is a lot more than I thought. (seems every new part of car I say that)

Any suggestions? Looking for what is "good enough to race".

If you know of a mobile guy that will do it here in So Cal area please let me know.

Anything else you want to throw out there that I should be aware of?

Thanks for your time.

[bajaruner11]

I'm assuming you need to plumb your full flow system?
No magic in it really, you want to run -8 lines and fittings throughout the system, and
braided line.
You can use Earls, Aeroquip, XRP, etc, everyone has their preference on brand.
The system plumbing runs from the engine oil pump cover (outlet), to the filter (inlet), then to the cooler, and return to the engine case (inlet).
Use whatever angles you need to get the lines routed cleanly.
Whoever you purchase the lines and fittings from, will generally give you a few tips on assembling them, it's not very hard to do.

[baja stu]

Plumbing the car is easy. Don't pay some one to do it. Just handle it your self. Go on line to Summit Racing and order everything. I like Earl's products myself. When it comes to your p/s lines you can make those your self as well. You can pickup all if your p/s lines and JIS 37* fittings from a CAT dealer or the Hose Mart or the Hose Man. In fact I'm plumbing my car right now.

[mebuildit]

I quit using steel braided lines. They get very hot, can cut you really bad and you don't know if they are coming apart inside until it's too late.

For all of my race cars that I have had over the years. I switched over to XRP hoses. They flow better than others and you don't burn yourself if you touch one either. I know that they are expensive but trust me, once you have tried them you will love them. I can't say enough good things about them.

Just my .02¢

[Pops]

Try to Contact Brooks Brown at Mesa Hose And Supply
670 W. 17th, Unit G5
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Tel: (949) 645-2661
Tell him that "Pops" sent you.

[wheezy]

Thanks guys!

I'm going to try and tackle this over the next week. I plan to call the guys at Mesa Hose as there are right down the street from me. (thanks Pops)

[wheezy]

any more info on the xrp stuff? It looks like steel braided to me? Is there another product or some kind of coating on it?

[Pro-Lite Brian]

You can have THE MOST experienced people around plumb your car for the price of the fittings alone... G&J Aircraft in Ontario does this as a service to customers. Nobody has as much experience, and charges so little!

[GarryC]

Mesa Hose, Car on trailer. no fancy ****.

Did you figure out where your gonna put the toilet yet? :D

[mebuildit]

any more info on the xrp stuff? It looks like steel braided to me? Is there another product or some kind of coating on it?

I have always used the Green hose, but the black hose works just as well and is a little cheaper. I also like to use the crimp on ends for peace of mind. Here is their website: http://www.xrp.com/

[wheezy]

Mesa Hose, Car on trailer. no fancy ****.

Did you figure out where your gonna put the toilet yet? :D

Toilet goes in the passenger seat; so you don't have to crap your pants when we get crossed up in the whoops!

Seems pretty straight forward, just wanted to see if there was anything tricky about it.

[Co-Dog]

Toilet goes in the passenger seat; so you don't have to crap your pants when we get crossed up in the whoops!

Seems pretty straight forward, just wanted to see if there was anything tricky about it.
Glad you're lookin out for your co-dog, we don't do as well with droopy drawers.:D