351mach11647545510 Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 I want to run new line for the transmission cooler, but unsure of using braided line and AN fittingsas far as connecting the lines to the fittings. fill me in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectragod Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 What's the specific question? I have done a few applications on my current car with AN lines. I will tell you this much, you don't want to go cheap, and, it will be expensive. You can PM me if you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackbar00 Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 My current tranny cooler(s) uses a mix of -8 braided and 1/2 hose from Autozone. Sounds like shit, but looks and seems to be working good so far. As far as what type of braided? Just use the Jegs stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Bastard Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 he might be asking how to connect the lines to the fittings? at least that's how I read it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSXRAntwon Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 What trans? I used an adapter coming off the trans. Then used 6an lines to the cooler and back. Very simple to do that way and you don't have to use any stock or existing lines. Not too expensive either, maybe 100 or so all said and done, minus the cooler of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Second Gen Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 I have them all over the RX7 and they hold up like iron. Engine bay in this car gets stupid hot and not concerned at all with them. I use a air powered cutter to cut the straight ends. This is still a pain in the ass, but makes for clean / finished end. If you have the opportunity to have someone cut and install the fittings for a reasonable price I would let them. Not a fast process (But again you will like the finished product). ** Also make sure to clean out the line really well after they are put together. Would not want any of the rubber or worse yet the metal shavings getting into the transmission. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
351mach11647545510 Posted September 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 I already have the adapter for the trans, my main this is, is there certain line i should be looking for for transmission fluid and how do the fittings connect/stay on the line. It appears you press the line into the end fittings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGU Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 To cut the line you use a sharpened masonry chizel and a sledge hammer. Perfect straight cuts every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackbar00 Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 If you have to build a lot of lines, get this, worth every penny. http://www.jegs.com/i/KOUL+tools/581/-6/10002/-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
351mach11647545510 Posted September 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 If you have to build a lot of lines, get this, worth every penny. http://www.jegs.com/i/KOUL+tools/581/-6/10002/-1 I saw that and considered it, but unfortunately I only need to lines at the moment. How do the ends stay on the line? is the id of the fitting barbed? also, how would that hold up for something with higher pressure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackbar00 Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 before I got that, I would have some electrical tape and try and shove that bastard in with some WD-40. More times then not, it would get frayed, Id have to cut off the end and try again. Braided is good for say 100 psi and less. Oil, Gas, etc. I tried to run some for power steering..... Big mistake Indy! Big mistake!!! There are special ones for high pressure like Russell powerflex. I learned the hard way. http://www.russellperformance.com/mc/hose/power_steering.shtml I bought a lot of my hoses from this place: http://www.racepartsolutions.com/index.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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