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Oil Cooler Lines


linkpin78
10-04-2004, 06:25 PM
I have recently put a 6 port 13B in a 1974 VW Bug (a project I like to call death trap.) I am almost ready to run it, but I am having a hard time finding decent priced oil cooler lines. Anyone know the hose size/fitting sizes for these lines?
Thanks!

D3rELiC
10-07-2004, 11:30 AM
take some high temp rubber hose, they work fine

linkpin78
10-07-2004, 03:17 PM
Thanks, but I found the information I was looking for elsewhere... For anyone else that is interested here is the parts list that I used and it worked great. The prices were slightly higher, but I did not go to Madzatrix and used swivel 90 degree - 10 fittings rather than fixed. Hope this helps anyone that needs it.


Using the stock oil cooler to simply replace the lines, no special applications. AN fittings and lines are -10 and I sourced Aeroquip from Pegasus and adaptors and washers from Mazdatrix.
Here is what is needed from Mazdatrix:
www.mazdatrix.com
(3) -10 >16mm THD adaptors $9.50 per fitting =$28.50 PN#11901
(1) -10 >18mm THD adaptor $9.50 per fitting =$9.50
PN#11902
(3) Sealing washers $1.25 per fitting=$3.75
PN#41-6000-9956
(1) Sealing washers $1.25 per fitting=$1.25
Mazdatrix Total: $43.00

Here is what is needed form Pegasus:
www.pegasusautoracing.com
(1) 45 degree -10 fittings $20.99 per fitting =$20.99 PN# 3271-10-45
(3) 90 degree -10 fitting $21.99 per fitting =$65.97 PN# 3271-10-90
(8 Feet+) -10 hose $6.49 per foot = $51.92
PN#3270-10
Pegasus Total: $138.88

Total parts only not including shipping: $181.88 (I spent about $200)


Here is a narrative of what is happening:
From the rear housing to the cooler:
Maxdatrix sealing washer PN# 41-6000-9956
Mazdatrix adaptor fitting PN#11902
Aeroquip 90 degree fitting PN#3271-10-90
Aeroquip -10 hose PN#3270-10
Aeroquip 90 degree fitting PN#3271-10-90
Mazdatrix adaptor fitting PN#11901
Mazdatrix sealing washer PN#41-6000-9956

From the front cover to the cooler:
Mazdatrix sealing washer PN#41-8000-9956
Mazdatrix adaptor fitting PN#11902
Aeroquip 45 degree fitting PN#3271-10-45
Aeroquip -10 hose PN#3270-10
Aeroquip 90 degree fitting PN#3271-10-90
Mazdatrix adaptor fitting PN#11901
Mazdatrix sealing waher PN#41-6000-9956

That apears to be it. I stated 8 feet of -10 hose and that may be a little more then actually needed. It leaves a little extra if a mistake is made on cutting etc.
Again, I know this is not the most cost effective method out there but demonstrates what is needed for building your own AN fitted oil cooler lines.

linkpin78
10-08-2004, 02:32 PM
One more thing... IF you can get away with using straight fittings rather than 90 degree or the 45, you'll only spend about $12 a fitting rather than $24.

Hope this info helps anybody looking for it!

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