SS Braided Oil Cooler Line

[JimZRyd]

Originally Posted by cvette98pacecar

I have two additional sets if you need one let me know.

Robert, PM sent!

[pantera1683]

Originally Posted by secondchance

I think I have 2 adapters left. As for fabricating, maybe once I forget what a PIA it was to assemble them.

I'll take one.

[Dynomite]

Do you have any more of these Oil Cooler Adapters?

Thought I would ask

OK......by PM....no more being fabricated by secondchance but the secondchance design of the Oil Cooler Hose Adapter shown below is the CATS MEOW for sure.

Originally Posted by secondchance

Aluminum plate was Cadded using factory piece then modified to accept M18X1.5 threaded with AN10 Flare fitting.
Then the pieces were engraved (ZR-1) and black anodized.

Making Your Own SS Braided Hydraulic Lines

[cvette98pacecar]

Originally Posted by Dynomite

Do you have any more of these Oil Cooler Adapters?

Thought I would ask

OK......by PM....no more being fabricated by secondchance but the secondchance design of the Oil Cooler Hose Adapter shown below is the CATS MEOW for sure.



Parts Required for SS Braided Oil Cooler Lines.

The SS Oil Cooler Lines are very easy to make up in SS Braided hose using Aeroquip reusable fittings and SS Braided hose available from Summit Racing.

1. Use two 10 AN Stainless Steel Braided hose.
2. use two Aeroquip Reusable Hose Ends, 90 Degree, -10 AN Hose to Female -10 AN, Aluminum, Nickel Plated.
3. Use two Aeroquip Reusable Hose Ends, 45 Degree, -10 AN Hose to Female -10 AN, Aluminum, Nickel Plated.
4. Use two Stat-O-Seal, 5/8 in Inside Diameter, Aluminum with O-Ring.
Or in this case with the secondchance design just one "O" ring on each 10AN Flare fitting with 18x1.5 thread.
5. Use two M18x1.5 by 10AN Flare fittings threaded into the Aluminum adapter manifold.
6. One 6mm x 1.0 x 35 mm SS Allen head bolt.
7. One 6 mm SS washer.
8. Two "O" rings for the Aluminum adapter manifold to oil cooler interface.

The first five items can be found at Summit Racing.



I have never had one of these hydraulic lines with Aeroquip Reusable Fittings leak and they are much much tougher than original crimped fittings and easily replaced or adjusted if you want to at some point make them longer or shorter (the fittings are reusable). And......you will find a much better routing of the lines if you make them yourself by looking at the routing of the existing Hydraulic Lines. The Aeroquip Reusable Fittings come in all sizes and angles to fit any situation. You can make your own oil cooler lines as shown here and Power Steering Lines or any other hydraulic line you might need on the ZR-1.

Making Your Own SS Braided Hydraulic Lines

Cliff, I need 5 or 6 myself.

[Dynomite]

Originally Posted by cvette98pacecar

Cliff, I need 5 or 6 myself.

I am assuming you are talking the adapter shown only?

I could use a couple Oil Cooler Adapters myself but as you probably know, Jerry and White Racing make and sell the complete set of SS Braided Oil Cooler Lines (crimped fittings) including the hoses already assembled with the adapter (but not the Adapter separate). Jerry's Adapters are a one piece adapter which Adapters discussed in this thread are taken from the original Jeffvette designed three piece with the two threaded nipples separate. The SS hoses in this thread are designed using Reusable Aeroquip type fittings. The three piece adapters are the Cats Meow

Very few guys would make their own SS Braided hoses with reusable fittings although all it requires is a vice and couple crescent wrenches. An angle grinder with cut off wheel is perfect for cutting the SS Braided hoses but you can use a hacksaw

Carter is aware in 2008 and it appears he declined machining the Oil Cooler Adapter back then LT5 Oil Cooler Adapter

We shall see but I do know the secondchance design is the best

[cvette98pacecar]

Originally Posted by Dynomite

I am assuming you are talking the adapter shown only?

I could use a couple Oil Cooler Adapters myself but as you probably know, Jerry and White Racing make and sell the complete set of SS Braided Oil Cooler Lines including the hoses already assembled with the adapter (but not the Adapter separate).

Very few guys would make their own SS Braided hoses with fittings although all it requires is a vice and couple crescent wrenches. An angle grinder with cut off wheel is perfect for cutting the SS Braided hoses but you can use a hacksaw

Carter is aware in 2008 and it appears he declined machining the Oil Cooler Adapter back then LT5 Oil Cooler Adapter

We shall see but I do know the secondchance design is the best

Yes. I am partial to AN fittings.

[carter200]

Originally Posted by Dynomite

I am assuming you are talking the adapter shown only?

Carter is aware in 2008 and it appears he declined machining the Oil Cooler Adapter back then LT5 Oil Cooler Adapter

We shall see but I do know the secondchance design is the best

Cliff,
Per your PM I will make these but I have to have a minimum of 10+ units. I'll also need a little time as I'm working on prior jobs now. The "declining" you mentioned was in regards to machining moldings which ain't gonna happen.
Thanks......

[Dynomite]

Originally Posted by carter200

Cliff,
Per your PM I will make these but I have to have a minimum of 10+ units. I'll also need a little time as I'm working on prior jobs now. The "declining" you mentioned was in regards to machining moldings which ain't gonna happen.
Thanks......

What are bumber moldings? I got confused

OK......in 2008 going back in that thread (as indicated in Below quote from that thread).............I think you said you would make Oil Cooler Adapters for $85.......so that is where we are ($850 shipped for ten Oil Cooler Adapters in 2008)

Originally Posted by carter200

Send me a sample and I'll make them for $85 shipped in the US. Most everyone on the forum knows my quality of work. Take care, Carter .......don't get me wrong. I'm not trying to undercut anyone just trying to give another avenue for these items after the 5 pieces are sold.

Again...the unique aspect of making your own fabricated SS Oil Cooler Hoses and Fittings is that all other components (other than the Oil Cooler Adapter) are available at Summit Racing.

Definitely NOT a Big Demand for SS Oil Cooler Hoses.......or at least NOT a Big Demand for making your own SS Oil Cooler Hoses.

Most guys would prefer to just buy a complete prefabricated set of SS Oil Cooler Hoses WITH Adapter rather than save some dollars making your own with the possibility of messing up and having to do it twice. There are some little tricks and one would have to watch a video to learn how to make your own hydraulic hoses correctly using reusable fittings the first try

There is one benefit having your own SS Oil Cooler Hose System. Once in a while the original Oil Cooler hoses/swedged fittings develop Leaks. You then have to by a whole New or Used Oil Cooler Hose System which may start out at $180 used. With the SS Oil Cooler Hoses (especially if you fabricate them yourself)......leaks can easily be repaired by replacing the leaking component (Which I do not see that any oil leaks will ever develop with the SS Oil Cooler Hose System if assembled correctly with Re-usable fittings). I have never seen an oil leak in a hydraulic hose using Aeroquip reusable fittings.

[USAZR1]

Group buy?

[carter200]

Originally Posted by Dynomite

OK......in 2008 going back in that thread (as indicated in Below quote from that thread).............I think you said you would make Oil Cooler Adapters for $85.......so that is where we are ($850 shipped for ten Oil Cooler Adapters in 2008)

Cliff,
I'll do $90 shipped and that includes the AN fittings (2 - aluminum ones) and 2 - o-rings. This is based on having 10+ units ordered.