Hydraulic flaring tool for fittings - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

LGAFF · 12-08-2014

Bought one of these to make fittings for plenum.....will see how they work

http://www.eastwood.com/universal-hy...ype={MatchType}

A26B · 12-08-2014

Looks like a neat tool..... and I like good tools. I will want to see pictures of the aluminum tube plenum connectors.

LGAFF · 12-09-2014

looks pretty awesome: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioeS-ymqtz0

mike100 · 12-09-2014

That thing is sweet. The next time I need to repair or make a hard line, I will by a quality hand-cranked tool, but that thing would make quick work of it and maybe flare the cleanest.

Dynomite · 12-10-2014

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Originally Posted by LGAFF

Bought one of these to make fittings for plenum.....will see how they work.
http://www.eastwood.com/universal-hy...pe={MatchType}

looks pretty awesome: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioeS-ymqtz0

Lee...that is a very nice TOOL and like Jerry said...We LIKE TOOLS

I especially like the Push Connect flare I think for the Plenum Fittings.
Let us know Fittings Sizes you use and what type of Tubing?

Eastwood.com Universal Hydraulic Flaring Kit

Buy Direct From Classic Tube
Universal Hydraulic Flaring Tool Kit

Oh...and that video is a great video

How To Use Classic Tube's Hydraulic Flaring Tool Set

mike100 · 12-10-2014

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Originally Posted by Dynomite

I especially like the Push Connect flare I think for the Plenum Fittings.

Oh! I didn't even notice that... This type of tool will go onto the wish list that I won't likely follow through on- like really high end tap and die sets and the like...

GOLDCYLON · 12-10-2014

Slick wonder how they would come out in stainless.

LGAFF · 12-10-2014

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Originally Posted by GOLDCYLON

Slick wonder how they would come out in stainless.

I think they say you can't do stainless

LGAFF · 12-12-2014

Well the hydraulic part of the tool turned out to be bad; I bought it used....but I was still able to make a few test runs on scrap aluminum tubing I had:

The quality was relative to how even the face of the tube was and the straightness....also you can vary the degree of the flare a lot

Dynomite · 12-14-2014

That is the infamous Push Connect Flare used on the Plenum Fittings

Excellent Job Lee

If those fittings are the correct diameter, one can just use Red Loctite and push them into the Plenum where required if a fitting has become dislodged and lost or broken.

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Originally Posted by LGAFF

Well the hydraulic part of the tool turned out to be bad; I bought it used....but I was still able to make a few test runs on scrap aluminum tubing I had:

The quality was relative to how even the face of the tube was and the straightness....also you can vary the degree of the flare a lot

12-08-2014	#1
LGAFF Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 7,194	Hydraulic flaring tool for fittings Bought one of these to make fittings for plenum.....will see how they work http://www.eastwood.com/universal-hy...ype={MatchType} __________________ LGAFF 90 #966-150K miles-sold 92 #234-sold 1987 Callaway TT #17 1991 ZR-1 #1359

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A26B Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Arcadia,OK Posts: 3,394	Re: Hydraulic flaring tool for fittings Looks like a neat tool..... and I like good tools. I will want to see pictures of the aluminum tube plenum connectors. __________________ Jerry Downey JERRYS LT5 GASKETS & PARTS http://www.jerrysgaskets.com 1994 *ZR-1*, Black/Black, Lingenfelter Aerobody, 416cu in, 3.91 gears, coil-over susp, Brembo brakes, etc. 2016 Black-Red, 3LT-Z51 Auto 8-speed.

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LGAFF Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 7,194	Re: Hydraulic flaring tool for fittings looks pretty awesome: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioeS-ymqtz0 __________________ LGAFF 90 #966-150K miles-sold 92 #234-sold 1987 Callaway TT #17 1991 ZR-1 #1359

12-09-2014	#4
mike100 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: San Marcos CA Posts: 1,802	Re: Hydraulic flaring tool for fittings That thing is sweet. The next time I need to repair or make a hard line, I will by a quality hand-cranked tool, but that thing would make quick work of it and maybe flare the cleanest.

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GOLDCYLON Join Date: May 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 9,155	Re: Hydraulic flaring tool for fittings Slick wonder how they would come out in stainless. __________________ GOLDCYLON - 91 ZR-1 #2014 GOLDCYLON - 90 ZR-1 #2794, 4L60e (Formerly Schrade's) GOLDCYLON - 11 CTS-V Arizona State Director 91 WHITE/BLACK #2014. 380 P&P&PCed,Ported Heads, Jeal Long tubes, Corsa Exhaust/FIKSE FM-5s /LED TLs, LED Headlights, Front Wilwood 6 piston narrowlite calipers and rear Wilwood caliper street shop mod,CNCed Coolant Pipes,TPI Cvr,Filter cover,Stainless Bolts, DRM/DOM PROM /ZFDOC mod build #102,DRLs,BMAD with stainless Debris Screen,Coplan Air Blaster, Pioneer APP Radio 4,Brey-Krause HB,Sub Bar,Fire extinguisher seat mount,DRM Coilovers,LEDs everywhere,Compass mirror (orange),V1 DIC hidden display, Homelink sun visor, Carbon Fiber top x3 and APSIS Carbon Fiber interior, APSIS CF Steering Wheel/NAPA Leather, Banski trailing arms, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension) ZFDoc drive shaft safety loop, raptor shift light (orange),AO engineering louver front plate, Console seat cushion, 96CE seats with black custom Sheepskins, ss billet catch can,Viper remote entry/alarm,Cragar Rear Louvers,LED side louver lights, Dewitts Radiator with SPAL fans and a Woods 160 T-Stat 90 RED/BLACK #2794. 4L60e Automatic Stage V by RPM Transmission, TCI Dedicated TCM, OBX Stainless Headers, Corsa Exhaust, SAN Secondaries and Haibeck PROM, Exotic Muscle Coil overs, LED Interior Lights, LED Tail Lights, LED Headlights, 94 Sport seats with black custom Sheepskins , Cragar rear louvers, GS Front calipers, Banski Trailing arms, APSIS Carbon Fiber steering wheel, Front and Rear Baer Eradispeeds, DRLs, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension), Dewitt's Raditor with Dual SPAL fans and a Haibeck 170 T-Stat 11 RED/GREY CTS-V

12-12-2014	#9
LGAFF Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 7,194	Re: Hydraulic flaring tool for fittings Well the hydraulic part of the tool turned out to be bad; I bought it used....but I was still able to make a few test runs on scrap aluminum tubing I had: The quality was relative to how even the face of the tube was and the straightness....also you can vary the degree of the flare a lot __________________ LGAFF 90 #966-150K miles-sold 92 #234-sold 1987 Callaway TT #17 1991 ZR-1 #1359 Last edited by LGAFF; 12-13-2014 at 12:36 AM.