Coolant Hose vs Nipple

[chief404]

Curious why DF chose to use coolant hose going through the tubing vs just welding on a nipple. Would their be any issues with welding nipples and going that route?

 

[ATMironov]

There is a whole thread on this. https://dfkitcar.com/forum/index.php?threads/coolant-hose-alternative.1649/
Basically its completely possible. A few people have done it and I'll be doing it myself.
You do need to modify the subframe with a rod coupling so you can mount it from above. Otherwise the nipple would block the carriage bolt.

 

[chief404]

Great, I knew someone had to do it but couldn't find anything via search.

 

[socaljeff3798]

This was common practice in formula cars in the 60s-70's
The downside is rusting out the tube long term....I l like using the rubber hose through the lower tube. Clean simple and replaceable

 

[95Blitz]

AN braided hose is another way to go.

 

[r3drckt]

I will be using the AN braided hose myself. The ID is slightly smaller, but I doubt it will drastically affect the cooling capabilities. Plus, its OD is slightly smaller than the ID of the frame rail so you don't have to fight the braided line to go through the frame rail.

 

[95Blitz]

I will be swapping to the braided hose at some point.

 

[chief404]

Good points, I think I will get some braided line instead since the couplers look nice. Does anyone have any suggestions on what size I should use?

 

[95Blitz]

Good points, I think I will get some braided line instead since the couplers look nice. Does anyone have any suggestions on what size I should use?

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Ken Leiker MotorSports // Track // 07 SS/SC Donor

I'm itching to see how the fitment is with the axles. Just got my F40 kit in yesterday, but still a long ways behind where you're at! Post some pics in your build log!

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[chief404]

How much -16 hose is needed in total do you think? 15 ft?

 

[r3drckt]

I bought 20’ based on the length of the chassis x2 with extra in case

 

[Ross]

I thought it was 2 hoses 8' long, so 16 feet in total.

 

[r3drckt]

I believe you’re right, but I got them off Amazon and the vendor I bought from sold it in increments smaller than 8’ or 10’+ so I bought the 10’ sections. I thought they’d send me 2 10’ sections but they sent me 20’ of hose so I’ll have to cut it to size.

 

[r3drckt]

I also bought 4 of these:
(one) 16AN AN16 Straight Swivel Oil/Fuel/Gas Line Hose End Fitting Adapter Red https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08QVJDWZ...abc_ZFRRYCTVVF5HTSQ80TDA?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

And 4 of these:
Moroso 63521 Fitting https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009RL342...abc_NT80PCXZ9RH5PXGQHV51?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

 

[chief404]

Thanks

This may work too if you wanted to convert your radiator to an fittings. I don't get the point of running an fittings and adapting to hose. I want to use all an fittings and will probably end up just welding on the an threads since its only about $10 per weld bung.

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