Quote: Originally Posted by Grifter
Quote: Originally Posted by Coolingmist
The cost for the stainless upgrade is not just the hose. You do get 15 feet of stainless hose, but in addition you get all the stainless steel -4 connectors. The big cost is the connectors. Think of it this way, You have 1 fitting for the tank, 4 fittings for the pump (90 degree steel carbon + 1/4 fitting), then for the four injectors you will need 8 total -4 fittings and lastly for the checkvalve you need 2 more. You are talking about 16 parker stainless steel compression fittings along with the hose. These retail at most places from $8 to $10 each.
The quick disconnect fittings that come with the standard kit are alot less expensive (though high end, all brass).
I hope that makes some sense as to the cost to upgrade to stainless. On kits that use a single nozzle its $100 to upgrade to stainless because there is alot less fittings.
Also, just keep in mind that you have to choose the options you like that fit your budget. Some customers just choose everything (Stainless, directport, trunk mount, Commander) and end up spending $1300+, while others just get the varicool stage II with no upgrades. I recommend that if the stainless is not in your budget go for the nylon with quick disconnects, the connectors are very nice and its alot easier to install than stainless.
D.
Oh, I see. I was planing on getting the stainless upgrade since I'm saving so much in Jeff's sale anyway. So it comes with the an fittings that connect to the nozzles and block, meaning that the stainless lines are meant to be run from the block to the injectors, or I would have to buy those also? Sorry, I'm getting confused.
The stainless hose requires different fittings than the nylon. They are more expensive. You get the same number of fittings, but the nylon hose comes with brass quick disconnect fittings and are very easy to install. The stainless comes with stainless compression fittings and are more time consuming to install.
You get a total of 15 feet which is designed to give you enough to run from the tank to the pump and then the pumpt o the injectors, assuming you install everything in the engine bay. If you need more than 15 feet, contact jeff before you order, you can purchase more hose by the foot.
David
