Oil Lines... What's the difference, right?

[Viper Specialty]

Seems like I get these questions more and more, and with the turnover rates as high as they are these days... it seems posts like this are needed!

So, you have a Gen-3/4/5... and your oil lines are leaking. Just replace them with whatever, right? Wrong. The most common replacement that unknowing owners install are replacement factory lines. I think it goes without saying, DON'T DO IT. They will simply fail again, as they are a horrible design. To add insult to injury, they are not cheap. You are basically paying a premium for a future problem to be dropped in your lap.

That's where the aftermarket comes in. And, I can tell you... you get what you pay for. There are many options out there, and multiple shops offer quality products that are all very similar.

That's where we differ. These other shops offer a relatively standard product, and offer a single version. VSP offers not one... but *SIX* different line variations, and not a single one of those is anything like what competitors offer. So whats the difference? We don't use JIC fittings. EVER. They are fragile, prone to leaks, non-swivel once tightened, prone to leaking from over-tightening, prone to galling from their internal assembly ring, and in general... better suited for steel hydraulic lines than aluminum Race components.

Full disclosure... our lines aren't cheap, and we aren't a budget-based vendor. The clamps alone in some of our lines exceed the entire cost of competitor line sets. We are here to do things differently, not just do what everyone else does.


So what do we use? Direct-Port ORB which are not dependent on tightness [full dual swivel at all times] and HydraFlow equipped hose designs, of 3 different and distinct materials, in 6 different formats:

1. Base tier: stainless braided rubber lines, Black nylon covered, Red direct-port ORB ends, reusable end style. [Discontinued after current stock depletes]

2. Pro-Plus No-QD: 3-Layer [Teflon/Aramid/Silicone], Black/Nickel direct-port ORB ends, crimp style. [Replaced #1]

3. Pro-Plus 2-QD: 3-Layer [Teflon/Aramid/Silicone], Black/Nickel/Purple HydraFlow Tool-less quick-connect on engine side, Black/Nickel direct-port ORB ends on cooler side, crimp style.

4. Pro-Plus 4-QD: 3-Layer [Teflon/Aramid/Silicone], Black/Nickel/Purple HydraFlow Tool-less quick-connect on all ends crimp style.

5. HS79 2-QD: 5-Layer [Teflon/Silicone-Stainless/Aramid/Rubber], Black/Nickel/Purple HydraFlow Tool-less quick-connect on engine side, Black/Nickel direct-port ORB ends on cooler side, crimp style.

6. HS79 4-QD: 5-Layer [Teflon/Silicone-Stainless/Aramid/Rubber], Black/Nickel/Purple HydraFlow Tool-less quick-connect on all ends, crimp style.


Prices range from $449 to $1195 depending on type of hose material and QD count. However, a point to factor is how much install time Quick Disconnects can save, especially in future service. You get a big chunk of your money back, and being able to install with sockets instead of wrenches saves butchering the finishes.

Out products are not for everyone. But for those people looking to install the best product available, we are here!

Just a few pictures...