converting heater hose to an lines

[mebe007]

So I'm trying to get myself straight for the rest of my build. Has anyone converted the heater hoses to an lines and if so how?

 

[mebe007]

im pretty sure i can use these fittings
Fragola Performance Systems 203010-BL - Fragola Performance Systems Series 8000 Push-Lite Race Hose Ends

Fragola Performance Systems 203010-BL - Fragola Performance Systems Series 8000 Push-Lite Race Hose Ends

Fitting, Hose End, Socketless, 30 Degree, -10 AN Hose to Female -10 AN, Aluminum, Black Anodized, Each

Part Number: FRA-203010-BL

$24.95
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Fragola Performance Systems 203012-BL - Fragola Performance Systems Series 8000 Push-Lite Race Hose Ends

Fragola Performance Systems 203012-BL - Fragola Performance Systems Series 8000 Push-Lite Race Hose Ends

Fitting, Hose End, Socketless, 30 Degree, -12 AN Hose to Female -12 AN, Aluminum, Black Anodized, Each

Part Number: FRA-203012-BL

$24.95
$24.95
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Fragola Performance Systems 481610-BL - Fragola Performance Systems AN to Pipe Thread Fittings

Fragola Performance Systems 481610-BL - Fragola Performance Systems AN to Pipe Thread Fittings

Fitting, Adapter, Straight, Male -10 AN to Male 1/2 in. NPT, Aluminum, Black Anodized, Each

Part Number: FRA-481610-BL

$4.95
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Fragola Performance Systems 481613-BL - Fragola Performance Systems AN to Pipe Thread Fittings

Fragola Performance Systems 481613-BL - Fragola Performance Systems AN to Pipe Thread Fittings

Fitting, Adapter, Straight, Male -12 AN to Male 1/2 in. NPT, Aluminum, Black Anodized, Each

Part Number: FRA-481613-BL

but im sure it is overkill. but that will give an an fitting out of intake and water pump from 1/2' npt to -10an and the other to -12an. my understanding is that -10an is 5/8" and -12an is 3/4. now that would def make the motor side look nice. but how would i connect to the heater valve and the heater core? would i just use hose clamps? there doesnt seem to be a nice clean way to terminate it at the heater core end in my mind. now i know this seems like overkill. im just trying to get ideas rolling in my head to have almost all my underhood hoses to match.

 

[pontiacgp]

you can use a brass pipe like this to slide over the tubing on the heater, thread it to what you need and then braze or solder it to the existing brass tube on the heater

 

[mebe007]

Looks interesting but this may be more work and cost more than its worth

 

[Dave V]

cost will be high to me its overkill and yes it looks clean but the $$$ involved will not be cheap

 

[mebe007]

yeah thats really what i am thinking too. but it was an idea

 

[Dave V]

yeah thats really what i am thinking too. but it was an idea

you can always take the cheap route and just braid the lines put the clamps on it iwll give it the same look.

 

[mebe007]

if i can find those clamps in black. im going with a black braided hose

 

[galeaiii]

I used the same thing as this but it was the Summit brand. http://m.summitracing.com/parts/SPE-7809.
It looks good and is way easier to keep clean than braided stainless.

 

[mebe007]

right, i just want to do everything in black braided nylon