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Old 12-10-07, 08:23 PM
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? about fc oil cooler lines

Ok i read the quide for swapping the fc cooler into the fb. Here is the ? i can get one of these coolers fairly cheap. Without lines of course. I was looking at the stainless ones from mazdatrix. Should i get the set for the fc or the 79-82. Will the fc ones work on the block??? Or should try to source a fb one. Thanks as always
Old 12-10-07, 08:25 PM
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you cant use the 79-82 on a FC OC. The inlet is on top whle the outlet is on the side plus they are banjo. As the result, there will be a gap between the OC and radiator IF you thats the route you wanna take. Typical installation of a FC OC on a FB is in front of the A/C condenser and radiator.
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Thanks wacky!!!!! but can i use the fc stainless lines from mazdatrix. will they be tehe right lengths and the right fittings for my 12a
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I think its long enough since I have other set-up that includes the FC stock oil lines. Im sure someone else will post it up. If not, LMK and I will look int it since I have an extra FC OC incuding mazdatrix FC SS lines.
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cool beans man thanks!!! There is no way that beehive it gonna handle the s4 turbo setup. NOt sure on that but i dont think it can.
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they should be long enough but IIRC you will still need to modify the fittings at the engine. Becuase they are different than the FC i think. But Check the thread again and thatll tell you. The combination of FC oil lines and 12A fittings you can make them work.

https://www.rx7club.com/1st-generation-specific-1979-1985-18/how-install-fc-oil-cooler-1st-gen-write-up-pics-462460/ for quick reference

you will still need to get the filter pedestal from an FC. Think mazdatrix has em if you cant find one around.
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engine side is all the same as long as it is not the AN type. The OC side is banjo bolt.

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the great state of wisconsin home of cheese and bret favres whiney little bitch ***!!! dont the mazdatrix lines come with the adapters so you can use there an fittings???


http://mazdatrix.com/b6.htm
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Doesn't have to be an FC pedistal, just a non-beehive one. Personally, I have my lines made, so much cheaper. Do need the FC line parts though.
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