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AtomicLabMonkey · 2003-09-11, 03:27 PM

If you're going to add an external oil -> air cooler like that, I would recommend using steel-braided hoses and AN screwed fittings... either in a more expensive kit or adapting them yourself. The cheaper kits will all have rubber hoses & hose clamps... shady. This is pretty vital fluid you're going to run through the lines, if they develop a hole and spill their guts all over the roadway you'll probably be looking at a new motor or tranny. Plus, especially if the car will ever see any track use, the leak risk is a safety hazard for other cars on track.

2003-09-11, 03:27 PM	#3
AtomicLabMonkey Nightwalker Real Name: Austin Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oshkosh, WI Posts: 4,063 Car: '13 WRX YGBSM	If you're going to add an external oil -> air cooler like that, I would recommend using steel-braided hoses and AN screwed fittings... either in a more expensive kit or adapting them yourself. The cheaper kits will all have rubber hoses & hose clamps... shady. This is pretty vital fluid you're going to run through the lines, if they develop a hole and spill their guts all over the roadway you'll probably be looking at a new motor or tranny. Plus, especially if the car will ever see any track use, the leak risk is a safety hazard for other cars on track. __________________ "None of you seem to understand. I'm not locked in here with you.. you're locked in here with me."