DIY: Oil Cooler (scratch built install, lottsa pics).....>.

jborsos

B1ade,

We have sold hundreds of these kits with several being installed on 370Z's.
- Can the fittings be difficult to install on the hose? Perhaps. It depends on your skill and expertise. There are tools that make the job a snap. Koul Tools - KOUL Tools
or you can order the kit with the Aeroquip socketless hose.

- There is no issue with the hose handling heat.

Racer Parts Wholesale has sold parts and safety equipment to the amateur and professional racing community for over 20 years.

Full disclosure:
My name is Jack Borsos, General Manager or RPW

Cbtech

Jack,

if we were to go with the socketless hose would that reduce the price of the overall kit since we're not using the braided lines?

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ChrisSlicks

I bought the aeroquip SS hose and fittings from Racer Parts Wholesale and had good service and quality parts. Putting the lines together with the Koul Tool was easy, but it adds expense for a one off assembly. I did it because I'll probably be doing this more than once. The SS line is rated to 1000 psi and 300F (constant). Track tested and approved.

The socketless is rated to 250 psi which in theory is above the Z's bypass pressure of 150 psi but given the issues some had with fittings separating I think a little extra headroom provided by the SS lines is a good idea.

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jborsos

You'll save yourself about $20.00. If you want to go this route call me direct as we do not have a kit using socketless hose.

Jack