XRP XR-31 Black Nylon Braided Hose | Air-Cooled VW | Race-Rated, Sold Per Foot

XRP XR-31 Black Nylon Braided Race Hose — Sold Per Foot

Lightweight black nylon braided hose — an alternative to stainless braided line where the abrasion and snag risk of bare stainless braid is a downside, such as engine compartments with delicate wiring or paint near the lines. Pairs with the full range of XRP -AN hose ends.

How to order: Enter the number of feet you need in the quantity box. Hose is supplied as a continuous length up to the total quantity ordered. Sold per foot — quantity 1 = 1 foot.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Beetle: Air-cooled
• VW Bus: Air-cooled
• VW Karmann Ghia: Air-cooled
• VW Type 3: Air-cooled

Why Choose XRP?

XRP has manufactured motorsports-grade plumbing components for professional racing for more than four decades.

Key Features & Benefits

• Surface-friendly cover: Nylon braid is softer on adjacent surfaces — it won't saw through wire looms or scratch paint the way stainless can
• Clean appearance: Black braid gives a tidy look in a black engine bay
• Application note: Lower temperature ceiling than stainless braid in the rare cases where ambient heat is extreme

Technical Specifications

• Brand: XRP
• Series: XR-31
• Cover: Black nylon braid
• Sold as: Per foot
• Part numbers: 00-5658-0, 00-5659-0, 00-5660-0, 00-5661-0 (AN-size variants)

Frequently Asked Questions

• How is the hose sold? By the foot — quantity 1 equals 1 foot, supplied as a continuous length up to the total quantity ordered.
• Why choose nylon over stainless braid? Nylon is softer on adjacent wiring and paint and gives a cleaner black-bay look; stainless braid has a higher temperature ceiling for extreme-heat locations.

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