Oil Lines, which to use? Options

[porsche735]

OK, so I am finally going to run a front mounted oil cooler. From what I have read -12 AN is the way to go for the lines. However, there are 2 choices.

Aeroquip steel braided hose at $6.55 a foot
Aeroquip socketless hose at $4.96 a foot

Seems like I will need about 28 feet (sounds like a lot) from what I have read. So cost difference is $44.52.

The connectors are more expensive too $88.18 for the socketless versus $126.52 for the reuseable. There is another $38.34. Total $82.86 difference.

It seems that given the routing that there is not much abrasion (http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act=ST&f=2&t=4657).

Is the steel braided really needed? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

Wadya think?

Chris

[porsche735]

John,
Agreed about the -12, that's why I only listed the prices for it above. It also makes it easier on your oil pump, etc. with 50% more flow. Yep, I was going to use a garden hose, I guess great minds think alike....
But, as for the braided line over the other line. It seems to me I could just wrap the parts that would rub harshly with some of that black plastic wire dressing stuff and not have to spend an extra $83. I don't care if it looks cooler.... I just want function...

Chris

BTW, which cooler and size did you use?