The Texas Speed 3AN Stainless Steel Braided PTFE Lined Hose is a 10 foot length of -3AN flex hose with a stainless steel outer braid over a PTFE inner liner. The PTFE liner is the reason to choose this hose over rubber-core braided line: Texas Speed states it eliminates fuel vapor permeation, so fuel smell does not seep through the hose wall in the garage or the cabin. In this size, -3AN is a small-diameter line most often run to gauges, boost or vacuum reference ports, nitrous solenoids and other low-volume feeds.
Texas Speed rates the hose for fuel, water, oil, transmission fluid and air, and notes it is suitable for all weather conditions and built to move fluids in demanding use. The stainless braid protects the liner from abrasion and resists corrosion. Because the hose uses a PTFE liner, it should be assembled with PTFE-specific hose ends rather than standard rubber-hose AN ends. This listing is for the 10 foot length of hose only in -3AN size; Texas Speed also offers the same hose in a nylon braided version and in other lengths and diameters.
Specifications
- Hose type: Flex hose, stainless steel braided cover over PTFE liner
- Size: -3AN
- Length: 10 feet (sold as a single pre-cut length)
- Liner: PTFE, eliminates fuel vapor permeation
- Outer braid: Stainless steel, abrasion and corrosion resistant
- Compatible fluids: Fuel, water, oil, transmission fluid, air and more
- Also offered by Texas Speed: Nylon braided PTFE hose in the same sizes
- Part number: TSP-3003 (Texas Speed 25-3003, mfr. SL100-03-10FT)
FAQ
What fluids can the Texas Speed 3AN PTFE lined hose carry?
Texas Speed rates this 3AN stainless braided PTFE lined hose for fuel, water, oil, transmission fluid and air, among other fluids. The PTFE liner is the same material used for E85 and gasoline fuel lines because it resists fuel breakdown and stops vapor from permeating the hose wall.
Why choose PTFE lined hose instead of rubber-lined braided hose?
The PTFE liner in this Texas Speed 3AN hose eliminates fuel vapor permeation, which is the fuel smell that rubber-core braided hose develops over time. Texas Speed also notes the hose stands up to abrasion, corrosion and all weather conditions, so it suits fuel systems that need long service life.
What hose ends work with the Texas Speed 3AN stainless braided PTFE hose?
PTFE lined hose requires PTFE-specific hose ends, which seal to the liner differently than standard rubber-hose AN ends. Use -3AN PTFE hose ends with this 10 foot length of Texas Speed stainless braided PTFE hose; hose ends are not included with the hose.
How long is this Texas Speed 3AN PTFE hose?
This listing is for a 10 foot length of -3AN stainless steel braided PTFE lined hose. Texas Speed sells the same hose in other pre-cut lengths and in other AN sizes, and also offers a nylon braided version with the same PTFE liner.
Is this a universal part?
Yes. The Texas Speed 3AN stainless steel braided PTFE lined hose is not vehicle specific. It can be cut and assembled with -3AN PTFE hose ends for fuel, oil, coolant, transmission or air lines on any vehicle or engine swap.
