Adapter for water port in block - '90-'95
#1
Adapter for water port in block - '90-'95
I'm planning my coolant reroute, and I figured I'd move the water feed from the front thermostat neck to the port on the side of the block.
Here are the 6AN to M12 x 1.25 fittings from Summit.
I don't have fancy AN lines, so I'm going to try to reuse my 5/16" silicone line. This presents a problem. There's no good way to adapt a 5/16" barb without ordering an expensive part from Australia, a questionably cheap part from China, or adding a 90 degree union and using this 5/16" barb adapter.
I'd rather avoid buying another part + shipping for a total of 3 adapters. I could use a 3/8" adapter or a 6AN push-type adapter.
The 6AN is slightly closer to 5/16" inner diameter, so I'm leaning toward that option.
Inner diameters:
5/16" = 0.3125"
6AN = 0.344"
3/8" = 0.375"
However, if stretching the hose a little bit would risk failure, I can just use the 3 adapters and have a proper 5/16" barb.
Here are the 6AN to M12 x 1.25 fittings from Summit.
I don't have fancy AN lines, so I'm going to try to reuse my 5/16" silicone line. This presents a problem. There's no good way to adapt a 5/16" barb without ordering an expensive part from Australia, a questionably cheap part from China, or adding a 90 degree union and using this 5/16" barb adapter.
I'd rather avoid buying another part + shipping for a total of 3 adapters. I could use a 3/8" adapter or a 6AN push-type adapter.
The 6AN is slightly closer to 5/16" inner diameter, so I'm leaning toward that option.
Inner diameters:
5/16" = 0.3125"
6AN = 0.344"
3/8" = 0.375"
However, if stretching the hose a little bit would risk failure, I can just use the 3 adapters and have a proper 5/16" barb.
Last edited by Wowbagger the I.P.; 05-31-2014 at 08:03 PM.
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Four 6AN 90s.
Block adapter.
Mixing manifold adapter.
Braided line.
M14 adapters for turbo.
That's $100. I'm really quite a fan of the $20 method, especially because my hoses are good for the time being. I am going to replace the heat shielding on the lines, so that will also aid longevity.
I currently am running these lines which are rated for up to 350 degrees F.
Block adapter.
Mixing manifold adapter.
Braided line.
M14 adapters for turbo.
That's $100. I'm really quite a fan of the $20 method, especially because my hoses are good for the time being. I am going to replace the heat shielding on the lines, so that will also aid longevity.
I currently am running these lines which are rated for up to 350 degrees F.
Last edited by Wowbagger the I.P.; 05-31-2014 at 09:22 PM.
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