replacing oil lines with AN fittings, part # + pics
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replacing oil lines with AN fittings, part # + pics
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
no clearance issues.
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-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 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.
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They look as described in this http://www.mazdatrix.com/b6.htm i.e. fabric covered.
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Originally Posted by lsx257
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.
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.
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
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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Originally Posted by Sideways7
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!
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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?
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Originally Posted by rotorforce
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?
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/
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Originally Posted by HAILERS
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/
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/
I found through years of research that http://www.anplumbing.com has the largest selection around.