oil lines been leaking for a while so i decided instead of replacing with other stock lines, AN fittings are way easier to get right. took a while putting them together but was quite worth it in the end. heres part numbers and pics to make the swap easier.

aeroquip

fcm2243, -8adapter, 16mmx1.5 need 1 (engine block, front)
fcm2244, -8adapter, 18x1.5 needed 3 (oil cooler and rear of block)
fcm1012, -8an fitting, needed 4 (this is a straight fitting, you could run a 45 and 3-90 degree)

note; -10 will not work b/c they dont make a 16mmx1.5 to -10 fitting.

 

how much did they set you back?

 

Did you have any OC mounting problems, I know many in the past have had clearance problems with the AN fittings.

 

total for fittings was about $50 and 3 1/2 feet of line @5 a foot. not as cheap as replacing with other stocker lines but cheaper then the dealer.
no clearance issues.

 

I'd say thats better than spending what 180 bucks for the mazdatirx lines or 130 for the corksport ones. Good job. This should go into how to section or whatever it's called.

 

I'd worry about the smaller -8 AN hose being big enough?
At least the Racing Beat set is -10 AN, and it's similar sized to the stock hoses?


-Ted

 

-8 is pretty small stuff, probably smaller then stock since -10 is about the same size as stock.

Mazdatrix sells -10 adapter fittings for metric, as do most hydraulic shops.

For a street car -8 is probably fine, but most track cars I see are running -12 so that should tell you something about the necessity for oil flow when running a car hard.

 

Mazdatrix fittings here: http://www.mazdatrix.com/b6.htm

Been there, done that.

 

This is a little off topic, but its better than starting a new thread: What do the stock oil cooler lines look like? Mine have a braided apperance and was wondering if thats what the stockers look like, or if I already have stainless lines.

 

They look as described in this http://www.mazdatrix.com/b6.htm i.e. fabric covered.

 

The stock lines are metal braided as well.

 

Damn, I was hoping I already had stainless lines. Oh well.

 

You can get that adapter fitting and many more at www.anplumbing.com

9919EFJ 16MM X 1.5 -8 Metric thread male to AN adapter male. 6.90

They also have an adapter to convert your fuel rails to AN

991945 12mmx1.25 -6

 

Nice work by the way! Shouldn't they be -10? My lines from Mazdatrix are -10

 

Just a post to dispel any thought that the stock are braided steel. They are not. Here is a jpg of a Stock FABRIC braided oil line and a Mazdatrix line. The FABRIC braided line is the dull used one. Guess which if the Mazdatrix line. Your allowed two guesses.

All stock first and second gen oil lines are FABRIC. Third gen? Who cares, they're just plastic Mattel copys of the real thing.

The second jpg is of the fabric removed from the line. Cut with a razor blade.

 

Shoot, I must be lazy because I got the Racing Beat lines. Course I got them brand new, but second hand for a steal so I made out.

 

Funny story about how my line let go: I was coming home from a friends house and following me was by best buddy with his turbo Civic Si. We gunned it down the road hard coming off of a side street, then we hit a red light. At green we continued up an steep incline on the road (bridge over railroad tracks) and I looked in my rear view and noticed he was sliding out of control and almost hit a car in the oncoming lane. So I slowed down and about 1/4 of a mile down the road I noticed the oil pressure drop, and at that second I put 2 and 2 together and pulled over immediately! He was sliding on my oil trail. LMAO.

What a damn mess!! My engine bay was covered with oil and just weeks after a year long finish to a beautiful project. 5 Gallons later of engine degreaser I made it a promise to replace the oil lines on any of my FC's before I even change the oil! 150.00 and an online order to mazdatrix is worth it's weight in GOLD.

 

Yeah, mine are fabric, after closer examination. I just thought it might have been that they were covering in road grime. Anyway, what is the benefit of the AN lines over the direct replacement lines on Mazdatrix?

 

Mazdatrix actually sells direct replacement OEM lines and the SS Braided AN, which were the ones that I was referencing. Not to mention they look great in your FC!

I should have read your question better. The AN lines have a much greater PSI strength VS the fabric lines. Thus in my opinion longer life and peace of mind, oh and again they look great!

 

The mazdatrix direct replacement lines are braded stainless steel as well. So I guess its basically just looks, then, unless you are racing and want -12 for the extra size
Edit: Ironically, the OEM lines are almost twice as much as the braided stainless lines.

 

Your right there are two different sets to choose from on the site. I am not sure that they are braided, can't tell from the photo and no description. OEM or not?

 

The written description at this site http://www.mazdatrix.com/b6.htm states both styles are braided stainless steel. In the jpg I attached the good, non fabric line is one from Mazdatrix. Stock style end fittings on that one. The other one they sell is AN fitting style end fittings and is also stainless steel braiding.

You can make your own lines with the steel braiding by buying the line and fittings from either PegasusRacing or SummitRacing or several hundred other places.

http://www.pegasusautoracing.com/

http://www.summitracing.com/

 

Thanks for the heads up. I know that one set is AN SS braided. ( I have purchased several sets in the past) I should have been more specific in conversation, I was referencing the second set which looked to me to be cloth braided oem.

I found through years of research that http://www.anplumbing.com has the largest selection around.

 

The last set (doesn't have pictures) are the stock cloth braided ones, and are twice as much as the ss braided replacements. Gotta love Mazda parts prices.

 

So there are three sets available at MT.

OEM (outrageously expensive merchandise)