hydroboost fittings
Team Owner
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From: Columbia Missouri
Nothing is a direct bolt in, but yes it will attach to the transmission and the motor mounts just fine. Big and small blocks use the same mounting scheme. But you will of course need new exhaust, accessory brackets/pulleys, and a much better radiator as mentioned. And you'll want to get an oil pan for a vette. All the parts are out there its just a matter of how much you want to spend or how creative you can get with stuff you can find at the junkyard and swap meets.
Melting Slicks
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From: North NJ
What does you guys score cards say??
jk both have valid points.
Once I figure out what power steering pump I'm going with to handle the load of the jeep box and hydro then I'll figure out my lines.
I'd like to go with the Hydratech lineset since I have their hydro unit but i have a hard time shelling out $200+ for hoses. We shall see.
jk both have valid points.
Once I figure out what power steering pump I'm going with to handle the load of the jeep box and hydro then I'll figure out my lines.
I'd like to go with the Hydratech lineset since I have their hydro unit but i have a hard time shelling out $200+ for hoses. We shall see.
Team Owner
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From: Columbia Missouri
What does you guys score cards say??
jk both have valid points.
Once I figure out what power steering pump I'm going with to handle the load of the jeep box and hydro then I'll figure out my lines.
I'd like to go with the Hydratech lineset since I have their hydro unit but i have a hard time shelling out $200+ for hoses. We shall see.
jk both have valid points.
Once I figure out what power steering pump I'm going with to handle the load of the jeep box and hydro then I'll figure out my lines.
I'd like to go with the Hydratech lineset since I have their hydro unit but i have a hard time shelling out $200+ for hoses. We shall see.
If you install a fluid cooler inline with the return line to the pump, so the cooler cools the fluid before it gets back to the pump...a new stock pump will probably last just as long as a pump with no Jeep Box.
Make sure you transfer the spring and plunger from the pressure valve in the back of the pumps when and if you change.
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From: Springfield MO
St. Jude Donor '07
Just out of curiosity, what uses a 37* flare?
Drifting
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From: VetteMOD
St. Jude Donor '05-'07
It's about providing false info, telling people they can flare their stock line for use with AN fittings... HOW? First they have to buy a proper double flaring tool that does 37 degree flares, the cheap chinese one isn't going to cut it, summit's thing only does single flares. The stock tubing is NOT seamless and thus a single flare will leak, guaranteed. THAT is what this is all about, so that otehrs don't start cutting up their stock lines in the hope that they can flare it, which they can NOT without spending at least 400$ on a proper tool. your info is a danger to anyone working on these cars, will you pick up the tab for new lines after they cut theirs up and discover it's now completely useless?? It's not about who has the best tools mister, it's about who has the PROPER tool for the job, there's a world of difference.
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Drifting
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From: Big Pine Key FL
45* flares are for Plummers...
Team Owner
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From: Columbia Missouri
That's interesting to know, the JIC part I did not know.
Would you classify one as better than the other?
Drifting
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From: Big Pine Key FL
For the return line would the 5/16 o-ring type fitting work...
http://www.brasscatalog.com/catalog_...cd=no&page=307
I suppose I could run off a batch of the correct part on the lathe....
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http://http://forums.corvetteforum.c...&highlight=JIC
and...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1521152
http://www.brasscatalog.com/catalog_...cd=no&page=307
I suppose I could run off a batch of the correct part on the lathe....
SEARCH IS YOUR FRIEND
http://http://forums.corvetteforum.c...&highlight=JIC
and...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1521152
Drifting
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From: Big Pine Key FL
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '07
Nothing is a direct bolt in, but yes it will attach to the transmission and the motor mounts just fine. Big and small blocks use the same mounting scheme. But you will of course need new exhaust, accessory brackets/pulleys, and a much better radiator as mentioned. And you'll want to get an oil pan for a vette. All the parts are out there its just a matter of how much you want to spend or how creative you can get with stuff you can find at the junkyard and swap meets.
So what isn't bolt on?
Race Director
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37 degree flares have a larger sealing surface, simple geometry..however if you don't know the diameter of an oval you could be fooled by this one also. 
AN flares use ordinary UNC threads.
AN is indeed army navy and it's the same thread and 37 degree flare as jic however an hardware has to meet higher quality standards and the thread profile is a little different also (better quality).
It was developed for ease of use w/ hoses and hard line connectors, indexing the fittings and hose by the equivalent hard line size. This makes grabbing the right hose and fittings for say a 3/4 OD hard line real easy as the hose and fittings of size dash 12 (-12AN) have the same ID as the hard line and a -12 tube nut and sleeve will fit that hard line perfectly.
AN flares use ordinary UNC threads.
AN is indeed army navy and it's the same thread and 37 degree flare as jic however an hardware has to meet higher quality standards and the thread profile is a little different also (better quality).
It was developed for ease of use w/ hoses and hard line connectors, indexing the fittings and hose by the equivalent hard line size. This makes grabbing the right hose and fittings for say a 3/4 OD hard line real easy as the hose and fittings of size dash 12 (-12AN) have the same ID as the hard line and a -12 tube nut and sleeve will fit that hard line perfectly.
Drifting
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From: Big Pine Key FL
37 degree flares have a larger sealing surface, simple geometry..however if you don't know the diameter of an oval you could be fooled by this one also.
AN flares use ordinary UNC threads.
AN is indeed army navy and it's the same thread and 37 degree flare as jic however an hardware has to meet higher quality standards and the thread profile is a little different also (better quality).
It was developed for ease of use w/ hoses and hard line connectors, indexing the fittings and hose by the equivalent hard line size. This makes grabbing the right hose and fittings for say a 3/4 OD hard line real easy as the hose and fittings of size dash 12 (-12AN) have the same ID as the hard line and a -12 tube nut and sleeve will fit that hard line perfectly.
AN flares use ordinary UNC threads.
AN is indeed army navy and it's the same thread and 37 degree flare as jic however an hardware has to meet higher quality standards and the thread profile is a little different also (better quality).
It was developed for ease of use w/ hoses and hard line connectors, indexing the fittings and hose by the equivalent hard line size. This makes grabbing the right hose and fittings for say a 3/4 OD hard line real easy as the hose and fittings of size dash 12 (-12AN) have the same ID as the hard line and a -12 tube nut and sleeve will fit that hard line perfectly.
I believe I recall that AN fittings used on Aircraft have to have "traceability".
Race Director
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yeah, and they have a shelf life too, just like the bolts. They come individually packaged w/ codes on it, certificates and all. Not needed of course for our applications but it does tell you something about quality, there are some brands which are aircraft quality and a whole bunch which are not. The cheap hose ends are also much easier to assemble than the more expensive stuff.
Drifting
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From: Big Pine Key FL
yeah, and they have a shelf life too, just like the bolts. They come individually packaged w/ codes on it, certificates and all. Not needed of course for our applications but it does tell you something about quality, there are some brands which are aircraft quality and a whole bunch which are not. The cheap hose ends are also much easier to assemble than the more expensive stuff.
I sold my 182, the next thing you know I'll be renewing my subscription to Trade-A-Plane and be POORER than I already AM!!.I'll be back in the airplane hobby soon enough... I promised my kid that as soon as dad finishes grad school (PhD Comp Sci) he will buy a nice twin to shuttle her back and forth to college...
