Heater core lines, braided?

[JSM]

Looking for ideas on how to run the lines to my heater core. I am sure most know my build by now.

With the stock core having nipples it leads to the use of just rubber and a hose clamp. I would really like something nicer looking.

I guess I could try to weld/braze some AN fittings to the heater core and run AN line. Anybody done that?

Any other ideas for nice hose?

I don't want rubber line for the vacuum stuff either, so that will be my next challenge.

 

[sy2675]

Re: Heater core lines, braided?

i used the braided hose that you put clamps on the end, not AN fittings but they look pretty decent.

not the best pic for the heater hoses but you can see the one that goes into the intake.

Rich

 

[TYHOGG]

Re: Heater core lines, braided?

Maybe you could use 2 buldhead fittings like those from Vintage Air. On the heater core side you might be able to use heater hose to attach the stock brass tubes to the bulkheads (may require some trimming of brass tubes). And the other side of the bulkhead uses a -6,-8,-10 an connection.

 

[turbodig]

Re: Heater core lines, braided?

Looking for ideas on how to run the lines to my heater core. I am sure most know my build by now.

With the stock core having nipples it leads to the use of just rubber and a hose clamp. I would really like something nicer looking.

I guess I could try to weld/braze some AN fittings to the heater core and run AN line. Anybody done that?

Any other ideas for nice hose?

I don't want rubber line for the vacuum stuff either, so that will be my next challenge.

-8AN is 1/2", if I remember right.

Get some of that, and the billet hose-end clamps that aren't worm-gear to finish it off.
Looks pro, without welding/cutting.

 

[Grimgrak]

Re: Heater core lines, braided?