The Texas Speed -8AN Stainless Steel Braided PTFE Lined Hose is a 3 foot length of -8AN flex hose for fuel, oil and other fluid plumbing. The hose uses a PTFE inner liner wrapped in a stainless steel braid, a construction chosen because PTFE does not allow fuel vapor to permeate through the hose wall the way rubber-lined hose can.
Texas Speed rates this hose for fuel, water, oil, transmission fluid and air, and the stainless outer braid protects the liner from abrasion and corrosion in the engine bay or under the vehicle. It is sold in several lengths and diameters; this listing is the -8AN hose in a 3 foot length, Texas Speed part 25-8001, manufacturer number SL100-08-3FT. PTFE hose requires PTFE-specific hose ends, which are sold separately.
Specifications
- Hose size: -8AN
- Length: 3 feet
- Inner liner: PTFE
- Outer cover: Stainless steel braid
- Compatible fluids per Texas Speed: fuel, water, oil, transmission fluid, air
- Vapor permeation: PTFE liner eliminates fuel vapor permeation
- Hose ends: Not included; PTFE-style hose ends required
- Part number: TSP-8001 (Texas Speed 25-8001, SL100-08-3FT)
FAQ
What is the Texas Speed -8AN PTFE lined hose used for?
The Texas Speed -8AN stainless braided PTFE hose is a general purpose fluid transfer hose. Texas Speed lists it as suitable for fuel, water, oil, transmission fluid and air, which makes it a common choice for fuel feed and return lines and oil lines.
Why choose a PTFE lined hose over a rubber lined braided hose?
The PTFE liner does not let fuel vapor permeate through the hose wall, so there is no fuel smell in the garage, and PTFE resists a wide range of fuels and chemicals. The stainless braid adds abrasion and corrosion protection over the liner.
How long is this hose and what other lengths are available?
This listing is the 3 foot length of Texas Speed -8AN stainless braided PTFE hose. Texas Speed also sells the same -8AN hose in 6 foot, 15 foot and 20 foot lengths, and offers other diameters and a nylon braided version.
Do I need special fittings for this PTFE hose?
Yes. PTFE lined hose uses PTFE-specific -8AN hose ends with an internal ferrule or olive rather than standard rubber hose ends. Hose ends are not included with this hose.
Is the Texas Speed -8AN PTFE hose vehicle specific?
No. It is a universal -8AN hose that can be cut to length and used on any vehicle or engine where -8AN plumbing is being run for fuel, oil or other fluids.
