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sentradude · 11-24-2015, 04:57 PM

I want to make my own hard lines (existing look like ...., is this possible? If so:

1. Where can I get the material (Aluminum tubing??)
2. Can it be soldered or does it have to be welded (fittings)
3. Any other suggestions

ultimateirving · 11-24-2015, 08:08 PM

Get some hardliners that are used and in good shape. Then take to Jon at future fab and tell him what you need. He can weld them and did mine

codyace · 11-24-2015, 08:09 PM

The better question is, what are you trying to make do? Custom in general or custom because an option doesnt' exist?

For SR swaps, I make conversion brakcets that work with stock lines: www.sr20acbrackets.com

For LSX and RB there is a custom line guy as well. Let me know and we'll get ya sorted out!

sentradude · 12-08-2015, 07:55 PM

Basically the line high pressure hot line looks crappy as it took me a few different approaches before figuring out how to run the line so now it looks bad. I would like to bend the new line to what the shape should be.

JAStirrett · 12-08-2015, 08:35 PM

The lines have to be welded and welding A/C aluminum is not easy. It is very porous and with no experience I wouldn't waste the time. Do what ultimateirving said and go to a shop and tell them what you need.

I have a custom A/C line and what I had done was the large low pressure line going behind the block to the compressor comes out in 3 pieces. I had my guy use the elbow on the firewall and the fitting/reservoir that goes in to the compressor. He welded fittings on both ends and I have compatible A/C hose in between. Flexible enough not to piss you off when rerouting the line.

Good luck.

Oh and to add one more thing, I also use CodyAce's SR conversion brackets. Good stuff.

11-24-2015, 04:57 PM	#1
sentradude Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: California Age: 41 Posts: 740 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	Make your own custom A/C Hardlines I want to make my own hard lines (existing look like ...., is this possible? If so: 1. Where can I get the material (Aluminum tubing??) 2. Can it be soldered or does it have to be welded (fittings) 3. Any other suggestions

11-24-2015, 08:08 PM	#2
ultimateirving Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: arizona Age: 36 Posts: 1,521 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Get some hardliners that are used and in good shape. Then take to Jon at future fab and tell him what you need. He can weld them and did mine __________________ Z32 with lq4 swap Desert Street Scene \|\| Dssevents.com

11-24-2015, 08:09 PM	#3
codyace Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Poconos, PA Age: 39 Posts: 8,030 Trader Rating: (58) Feedback Score: 58 reviews	The better question is, what are you trying to make do? Custom in general or custom because an option doesnt' exist? For SR swaps, I make conversion brakcets that work with stock lines: www.sr20acbrackets.com For LSX and RB there is a custom line guy as well. Let me know and we'll get ya sorted out! __________________ *Want Air Conditioning in your SR20 Swapped car? Check out www.sr20acbrackets.com for more information! Quest Alternator Conversions for SR20!* Check my Group Buy! Tired of lousy internal gates? Go external wastegate with one of my manifolds, Check out my group buy

12-08-2015, 08:35 PM	#5
JAStirrett Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Riverview FL Posts: 189 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The lines have to be welded and welding A/C aluminum is not easy. It is very porous and with no experience I wouldn't waste the time. Do what ultimateirving said and go to a shop and tell them what you need. I have a custom A/C line and what I had done was the large low pressure line going behind the block to the compressor comes out in 3 pieces. I had my guy use the elbow on the firewall and the fitting/reservoir that goes in to the compressor. He welded fittings on both ends and I have compatible A/C hose in between. Flexible enough not to piss you off when rerouting the line. Good luck. Oh and to add one more thing, I also use CodyAce's SR conversion brackets. Good stuff. __________________ The addiction is real...

12-08-2015, 07:55 PM	#4
sentradude Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: California Age: 41 Posts: 740 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	Basically the line high pressure hot line looks crappy as it took me a few different approaches before figuring out how to run the line so now it looks bad. I would like to bend the new line to what the shape should be.