Replacing Trans Quick Connects at Radiator with AN Fittings?

[jls095]

Hi all,

In the process of installing a new trans cooler and plumbing. I'm going to be using -6AN fittings and Russell Twist-lok hose throughout. Is there an adapter out there that I can use to replace those annoying quick connect fittings at the radiator?

 

[cal]

There are adapters to AN yes.. But you aren't really replacing them unless you weld bungs to your radiator.

Fittings available at summit racing

 

[ehall]

Grimm had a thread about replacing them, lots of information, seems to have moved his pics but there is still the text

http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1045807

 

[cal]

I believe just at the trans side though. In SoCal we generally delete the in radiator cooler as it does not get cold

 

[ehall]

Oh sorry, skipped right over "radiator" for some reason

Good quality radiator often have brass fittings, so you might be able to either remove and replace or alternatively drill and braze

 

[Weasel]

Might be able to use compression styled tube adapter fittings. It worked but after doing the adapters and fittings there wasn't much point in doing it as the overall assemble ended up longer and more finicky then the stock stuff.

 

[xcm]

Might be able to use compression styled tube adapter fittings. It worked but after doing the adapters and fittings there wasn't much point in doing it as the overall assemble ended up longer and more finicky then the stock stuff.

Did you cut the tip of the output tip off? When using tubing adaptrs on fuel rails, i cut th nipple down significantly. I cut behind the flange thats used for the quick disconnect.

 

[Weasel]

yep, I think I started with a hacksaw but it didn't go so well and used a tube cutter the second time.