Ebay oil lines

[Jdc]

Must say I am very impressed as it took 5 days to receive these, all fittings are correct, and it was $86 with shipping/taxes/duty. Lines/fittings also seem to be good quality and it came with crush washers for the block tee.

My question is... kit came with very small 0.8mm restrictors that are supposed to be good for my GT2530RS turbos. These thing just look soooo tiny and I am worried about particles blocking the restrictor and starving the turbo. Am I crazy? Are these perfect for my turbos?

http://cgi.ebay.ca/Turbo-Oil-Feed-line-Nissan-GT-R-RB26DETT-Ball-Bearing-/280571804738?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item415361fc42#ht_1651wt_1139

[Jdc]

Can someone please move this...

[BrianV8]

i'm glad someone finally started looking at ebay oil lines. I have never held a set in my hand and was curious about the quality. It would save a fortune in russel lines and fittings.

As for the restrictor yes it should be pretty much a pin hole. If you look at your factory feed its super tiny too. As long as you change your oil regularly you won't have a problem. Oil filter will take care of any debris

[Jdc]

Awesome! Thanks for the reply. Yes I was a little nervous ordering ebay lines, but they are supposed to be made in Japan and it looks like they are OEM or better quality. Not running water lines right now or I would have ordered the kit that does water and oil lines.

[Jdc]

Russell fittings are very nice and pretty, but they must be making a fortune because they are overpriced IMO.

[BrianV8]

i agree 100% russel is beautiful stuff but not worth the money at all. I have so much money in russel under the hood of my car I almost need a sponsorship from them

[mitch32]

I would never trust Ebay lines. I run russell's, earl's, or Aeroquip everywhere (or stock). Ebay stuff is usually garbage unless its a name brand like russell's. I installed a ebay oil cooler (that came with lines) on a honda civic for a cheap buddy of mine and when I went to tighten it the fitting broke. Then I tried to change the fitting with Aeroquip ones, and the hose was so crappy that when I removed the old fitting the hose fell apart.

[nelsonmxmarc]

I would never trust Ebay lines. I run russell's, earl's, or Aeroquip everywhere (or stock). Ebay stuff is usually garbage unless its a name brand like russell's. I installed a ebay oil cooler (that came with lines) on a honda civic for a cheap buddy of mine and when I went to tighten it the fitting broke. Then I tried to change the fitting with Aeroquip ones, and the hose was so crappy that when I removed the old fitting the hose fell apart.

Lol.. Yep, sounds a LOT like my issue with my oil cooler! FML

Avoid the cheap fittings/lines.. honestly it's not worth the hassle! You can build your own lines for ~20 dollars more, just shop around and do it right the first time

[M13]

Yep hit up MOPAC and alikes.

name brand fittings can be had for decent prices and are worth it.

[Ricky Ricer]

I bought these thinking I would use the line for the oil restrictor. I ended up not using these as the turbos have built in restrictors. I also ordered HEL braided lines and decided to not use them.

[NismoS-tune]

Russell fittings are very nice and pretty, but they must be making a fortune because they are overpriced IMO.

Once you start modifying your car, you'll realize that they're not so overpriced as most parts are if you buy top name brands. Like a tomei oil pump for example, $1800 or something? an N1 is like $400.

You get what you pay for MOST times. The Goodridge lines or aeroquip are some of the best however they're expensive, now it's not because they are simply better that they cost more but lots or research, development and quality control go into their product. There are strong chances that the lesser companies simply make the product and sell it, or worse, copy.

Price is sometimes bloated, like HKS but if you do hack out the cash, most times you don't regret it.

[Jdc]

I agree with everything you said 100%. I've modified tons of cars an definitely agree paying for quality parts with R&D is the way to go, but sometimes a copy can be alright IMO. I installed these lines and they are decent qualitly for sure, and the fitting/restrictors are decent as well. I had to, and still do to get things perfect, install and remove the lines/fittings/turbos multiple times. Nothing broke, stripped, or felt cheap during the process. An example of the way I look at it is... I would buy a Greddy knock off plenum, or maybe (maybe not..) Rota's, but you sure as hell wouldn't see me putting stickers on either! :| One thing the trips me out is the price of the split twin turbo piping kits good companies charge. I find it slightly rediculous.

P.S....... How on earth has this not been moved yet?!?!?

[Jdc]

btw... I love earls fittings and have a stock pile that I look at/play with daily... lmao?


oh sooo sad..

[craftz]

I also got set of ebay oil lines and fittings cheap. I am going to take them to work and pressurize them on a hyd. test bench to see if they leak at the fitting. Here is another place that sells good fittings at a reasonable price. http://www.anfittingsdirect.com/inde...20b8828a0fc847

[sarazinj]

i built my oil feed lines out of braided teflon line, and earls fitting with the correct block adapter for an rb motor, with everything it came out to 45 dollers