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    Thread: wire loom?

    1. #1
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      wire loom?

      I have noticed in some engine and build pics that some guys are using a wire loom that looks like the black braided -AN lines. Anyone know what this stuff is?


      Kevin Freund

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      Who is wise? One who learns from every man... Who is strong? One who overpowers his inclinations... Who is rich? One who is satisfied with his lot... Who is honorable? One who honors his fellows" - Ben Zoma, Ethics of the Fathers, 4:1

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      thanks guys that is the stuff. I never thought to look at jegs or summit for it lol.


      http://www.summitracing.com/search/P...?Ns=Rank%7cAsc


      Kevin Freund

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      I believe that NAPA has something similar as well...
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      Quote Originally Posted by class67 View Post
      I believe that NAPA has something similar as well...
      I will have to check and see if the NAPA in Canada does too as it will probably be cheaper than at a speed shop.


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      I saw another post that said they ordered from McMaster-Carr, http://www.mcmaster.com/#sleeving/=ad7tqw
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      The split braided loom is pretty cool and Pricey. It does hold up well to heat. I run it between the header tubes without melting. The Painless loom is reasonably price and is what I use now. The 1/4 and 1/2 inch work for most of your looms. The 1/8 inch is only good for single 18 gauge wires.

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      I don't like the split braided stuff. I carry the full braided vinyl flex sleeving for my wire harnesses. I also have fiberglass sleeving that protects up to 1200F. There are several OD's you can choose from too. I use the flex braiding for my wire harnesses using cross-link thin and heavy wall wiring and it resists temps up to 257F which exceeds J1128 specs.
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      Thanks for all the feedback guys!!!


      Kevin Freund

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      I would try the F6 wire loom from http://www.wirecare.com/products.asp?prodline=F6N. This is the same stuff Painless uses.

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      I found the same F6 stuff on Amazon for less then $1 @ ft. (Techflex 1/2" F6 Split Sleeving 25 ft. Black $20.10 ) They have other sizes.
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      If you want a local source for the braided loom, SMI Industrial Electronics on 64th in Langley carries a fairly good selection sold by the foot. They are just east of 200th, in the same complex as Metal Mart. There not the cheapest compared to mail order, but handy especially if you don't need a lot.



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      I bought mine off Ebay, here's a link tot the guy I purchased from- nice guy to deal with.

      http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1-2-B...fAudioQ5fVideo

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      Quote Originally Posted by mike68 View Post
      If you want a local source for the braided loom, SMI Industrial Electronics on 64th in Langley carries a fairly good selection sold by the foot. They are just east of 200th, in the same complex as Metal Mart. There not the cheapest compared to mail order, but handy especially if you don't need a lot.

      Awesome mike68 thanks i will check them out i know exactly where you are talkin about. I bout some at Mopac but have not opened the packs yet. they were 17-22 bucks depending on the dia of the loom and were 10 foot lengths so i will compare pricing.

      Where are you located?


      Kevin Freund

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      Quote Originally Posted by 68nate View Post
      I bought mine off Ebay, here's a link tot the guy I purchased from- nice guy to deal with.

      http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1-2-B...fAudioQ5fVideo

      Thanks for the link, I just ordered a few different sizes. It was pretty cheap so we'll see how good the quality is when it shows up.
      Traven

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      Mcmaster Carr has a good selection of Loom that is temp resistant some up to 1500*

      http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-ca...eeving/=b7j6rp
      then click high temp.

      The silica based stuff isn't too expensive about $5 / ft for 1" ID.




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