Oil Line Size

[Ziggy]

Whats the recommended size for oil lines from the engine to the oil cooler?
Thanks.

[1450-ranger]

I am running AN -8 on my Trans and oil lines.

AN -8 ~ 1/2" Hose

[partybarge_pilot]

For a V8, you should be running -10 oil lines. -8 fittings do not flow enough.

[Big Oly TT]

For a V8, you should be running -10 oil lines. -8 fittings do not flow enough.

I have been through this one before...............the hard way. MINIMUM AN-10 going to the cooler, AN-12 coming back. Don't do 10 out and back. You can:o , but I wouldn't.

[Big Oly TT]

I am running AN -8 on my Trans and oil lines.

AN -8 ~ 1/2" Hose

Depends on your motor and how far away the cooler is, etc. And on transmissions, like the Ford C6, you have to run AN-6 to keep the pressure up, because it fluctuates. Where on the turbo 400 it is different. Look around and ask the people who run the stuff. It will hopefully save you $$$ by learning through their learning curve.

[RoosterBooster]

I have been through this one before...............the hard way. MINIMUM AN-10 going to the cooler, AN-12 coming back. Don't do 10 out and back. You can:o , but I wouldn't.
hmmmm..... good point

btw
i plumbed a 5 rotor dry sump Brodix engine on the last car;
http://cargallery.fastmover.us/albums/cars/vrex/normal_DSCF5980.jpg
-12 on each suction pump, -16 to the tank and the fluidyne endura cooler and -12 to the oilfilter and the pump that goes back into the engine :eek: ....the bill for the hoses and fittings almost dropped me (and the owner of the car) to the floor :eek: :rolleyes:

[Ziggy]

Thanks for the info.I have used AN-12 when the cooler was all the way in the back of the bed.I always thought they were too big.

[1450-ranger]

The filter is only 14" away from engine. I might change it, well see. Havent had issues yet, but it is a stock 302.

I have talked with the trans guys, -8 to 1/4" NPT conversion keeps the correct incoming line pressure for the c4.