Vibrant Braided Hose

Vibrant Performance Braided Hose: Built for the Demands of High-Performance Plumbing

When routing fluid lines on a performance build, the hose you choose can mean the difference between a reliable system and a costly failure. Vibrant Performance has built a strong reputation in the enthusiast and racing communities for producing braided flex hose that balances real-world durability with the flexibility needed to navigate tight engine bays. Their braided hose lineup covers three distinct construction types, giving builders the ability to match the hose to the specific demands of the application.

Three Core Hose Constructions

Vibrant's braided hose catalog is organized around liner material and braid type, each suited to different operating environments:

• Rubber-Lined Braided Hose: Vibrant Performance braided flex hoses are available in stainless steel and nylon braided covers, which provide excellent abrasion resistance and surround a reinforced synthetic rubber inner liner. The reinforced CPE synthetic rubber liner is compatible with oil, water, fuel, coolant, and vacuum service, and supports E85 and methanol. Operating temperature range for the rubber-lined variant spans -40°F to 300°F.
• PTFE-Lined Braided Hose: Vibrant Performance Braided PTFE Flex Hoses are available in stainless steel and nylon braided covers and feature a highly durable and flexible PTFE inner liner that eliminates fuel vapor permeation. The PTFE inner liner is impervious to all known fuels, oils, and coolants used in automotive applications. The stainless steel PTFE variant is rated for significantly higher pressures — operating pressure of 2,500 psi and a burst pressure of 10,000 psi, with an operating temperature range of -94°F to 480°F. It is suitable for all types of commonly used race fuels and oils, and also suited for brake, transmission, clutch, power steering, and coolant lines.
• Pre-Assembled Hose Assemblies: Vibrant Performance Pre-Assembled Hose Assemblies are PTFE lined and suited for fuel, oil, nitrous, coolant, and more. These professionally assembled lines feature crimp-on fittings installed using a hydraulic crimping tool for a leak-free connection, and each assembly is pressure-tested to its rated working pressure. All hose assemblies come with black anodized aluminum hose ends.

Nylon vs. Stainless Steel Braid: Choosing the Right Cover

One of Vibrant's key strengths is offering both braid materials across their liner types, so builders aren't forced into a one-size-fits-all solution. Nylon braided hose is a great option versus stainless steel, as it is lighter and typically offers a tighter bend radius, which can be a big help when routing lines. The black nylon braided hose features a synthetic rubber liner suitable for oil, water, fuel, or coolant use, while the nylon outer braid protects the hose from minor abrasions while keeping it lightweight and durable. Stainless steel braid, by contrast, provides maximum abrasion and crush resistance for underhood or chassis-routing applications where the lines may be exposed to heat and mechanical wear.

AN Sizing and Roll Options

Vibrant Performance Nylon Braided Flex Hose is available in sizes -4AN, -6AN, -8AN, -10AN, and -12AN in rolls of 2, 5, 10, or 20 feet. The stainless steel braided hose extends the size range further, available in -4AN, -6AN, -8AN, -10AN, -12AN, -16AN, and -20AN in rolls of 2, 5, 10, or 20 feet. Both rubber-lined variants are capable of handling operating temperatures from -40°F to 300°F and an elevated operating pressure of 500 psi in nylon braid. This broad sizing range means Vibrant braided hose can be spec'd for everything from small vacuum lines to large-diameter coolant and oil drain returns.

Why Vibrant Braided Hose Stands Out

Beyond raw specs, Vibrant's approach to braided hose is notable for its ecosystem compatibility — the PTFE-lined hoses are engineered to work specifically with Vibrant's own line of AN hose fittings and adapters, making it straightforward to build out a complete, matched plumbing system. Whether you're replacing worn stock lines or plumbing a custom fuel or oil system from scratch, the Vibrant Performance braided hose lineup offers a well-rounded selection of constructions, sizes, and braid styles to get the job done right.