There is a solution to the whole rubbed braided/ teflon braided issue - Use Goodridge 811 hose. Its really light, has a great bend radius and doesn't give off any fumes.
Fittings are twice the price of the goodrige 200 stuff though
http://www.goodridge.net/documents/d...dgeCat_low.pdf
http://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/GO...256/index.html