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Originally Posted by Fendamonky
Ok, so mild update:
I found a local shop that can/will fix the ding in the radiator at a minimal cost (yay!)
I also decided to go ahead with ANing my radiator setup  I pulled the WP and T-Stat housing off last night then measured out how much -16 line I'd need.
Summit sells Aeroquip "Starlight" hose in increments of 3', 6', 10', etc., etc. I measured out the amount of line I'd need and came up with 3'4"... Paying an extra $40 for 4" of line SUCKS!! Luckily it looks like Mike will be going a similar route with his radiator, so he's gunna help out with the cost for the extra 3'.
But yeah, parts list for converting your radiator from normal (with standard lines and clamps) to baller (nylon/nomex braided lines with AN fittings) is as follows:
3' of Aeroquip Startlite Racing Hose FCU1603 (you may need more depending on radiator setup) at $40.95
4x Summit Racing® Weld-In Bungs SUM-220064 at $8.95 per.
4x Summit Racing® Hose Ends SUM-220587N These hose ends won't work well with Aeroquip lines at $21.95 per.
4x Aeroquip Reusable Hose Ends FBM4436 (I went with all 90 deg fittings for my setup) at $41.95 per.
So yeah, you're looking at right about $245 (plus shipping) in parts (individual costs may vary depending on fittings used and hose length) to convert over to AN radiator lines.
Once all the goodies arrive you will still need to find a welder to attach the weld-on -16 bungs to your radiator and WP/T-stat housings. |
I unfortunately realized, after test fitting and talking with Summit Tech Support, that the Summit Hose Ends will not work with the Aeroquip hose. Their rule of thumb is to NOT mix and match brands between hoses and hose ends. Since Summit does
not make a hose larger than -12 you will need to go with all brand name (Aeroquip, Earls, Russel, etc., etc.)