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Old May 11, 2015 | 10:43 AM
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Fitting the olive between the braided steel and hose... on -8 and larger it is not bad... on -6 and smaller it sucks.... Yall should try doing it with -3 hose...
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Old May 11, 2015 | 11:03 AM
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Fitting the olive between the braided steel and hose... on -8 and larger it is not bad... on -6 and smaller it sucks.... Yall should try doing it with -3 hose...
Yep I used -3 on my rear break lines. Just have to get the hang of it.
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Old May 11, 2015 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by 03sierraslt
The first couple are a PITA, but I did my whole fuel system with it and if you have the right tools it isn't bad.
I have cutters. What else makes it easier?
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And thanks for all the replies definitely helps out
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Old May 11, 2015 | 03:37 PM
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Anyone recommend a better pump then Magnafuel 4303 continuous duty for e85 ? Bout the best I've found. give inputs!
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Old May 11, 2015 | 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by oakley6575
Yep I used -3 on my rear break lines. Just have to get the hang of it.
I have a special tool cor -3 and -4.
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I used fragola line and have their tool for installing the olives. I cut mine with a cutoff wheel and it worked fine, I just taped prior and blew out the line after.

As far as feel palms, how much power do you plan to make ?
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Old May 11, 2015 | 06:06 PM
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Have a rcsb 2wd forged 370 s475 th400 with transbrake wanna push 800 or better
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