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It would be very convenient to have a standard pre-fabbed hose for your application. However, every install will be slightly different depending on the hard lines, the location of the oil cooler inlet/outlet bungs and the available routing path. Here are some suggestions.

Determine your planned hose routing paths, then install the front cooler. Make sure you have enough room to swing a fitting wrench. You might end up with one straight and one 45º AN fitting (or some combination thereof) needed to point back to the hard lines. If possible, avoid tight radius bends and 90º angle fittings due to the restriction and resultant pressure drop these create.

You can purchase a length of -12 or -16 AN hose from Summit Racing or other race outlet. A 6' length should work (with some to spare) if both inlet and outlets are on the passenger side. Install one of the fittings on one end of the hose, then temporarily install onto the cooler, then determine the path/length needed to connect to one of the hard lines. If it's a race car, consider running the lines through the trunk and fender well for crush protection. Leave enough slack to avoid straining the cooler and hose and to provide for adequate support (lock ties and/or cushioned Adel clamps), then cut the hose to length and install the appropriate hard line fitting and adapter. Repeat the same procedure for the other line. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations on assembling hose fittings and cleaning before final installation.

BTW, there's no rule that says one has to use shiny stainless braided hose. Some unbranded braided hose being sold is suspect. In fact, a high-quality, unsheathed hose is perfectly fine in this application. In addition, there are high-quality, unsheathed and lightweight hoses available.

AN fittings are pricey. Sometimes you can find some deals on new and used in eBay or on the web.

Sherwood
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