hey all,
im looking into building a braided line coolant system from the rad to block, block back to the rad and then the smaller coolant lines required ie turbo, overflow tank etc

what im looking for is the sizes you guys use for the rad hoses and where to get the fittings from?

lets see some pics of these braided setups so post them up people.

thanks guys

 

check b & r fittings thread. pretty sure i remember him offering a kit a while back

 

ive been searching for ages and i want to get this sorted asap

 

most setups are using -16 size fittings, which allows 1" hoses, a bit smaller than stock but will work fine. you could step up to -20 (1.25" hose) if you wanted.
http://www.anplumbing.com/shop/index...dept=Weld!_Ons

check this thread for discussion on sizes and also some pics of -16 fittings welded to the engine side
https://honda-tech.com/forums/showth...light=radiator

as for the turbo you need -6 fittings, there are numerous examples/pre fabbed kits for doing a radiator setup for that.

 

contact MrParks on here! he has a vendor that offers the kit at a great price and its everything your looking for! if you cant find him pm me!

 

I got -16 coolant and -8 turbo feed


Its such a pain though. Not thrilled with it.

 

why is it a pain buddy?

 

oh btw i aint doing this on a B-Series im doing this on a H22 in a prelude, the rad and intercooler setup sit in the front....... way in the front

 

just messing with all the braided lines and all the fittings being welded, and having cooling issues since the line is smaller. Daily driver I would say no. All out racecar.. go for it.

 

im planning on running -20 lines tho which are standerd size on a h22

 

Im doing -16 when i do it i would save some money if i where u and just do -16

 

i dont want to reduce the size of the ID from what it is stock....... 28mm stock

 

also is there an advantage to going this route?

 

other than reliability its not going to offer you anything.

 

I use -16 bc -20 was too big to work with, hose ends and bend radius. -16 is a little smaller than stock but it gets the job done.

 

for the cost i dont really see the point, nothing wrong with oem radiator hoses. sure does look nice though

 

^^ oh yes please
more of these please

 

not mine:


from this thread: http://preludepower.com/forums/showthread.php?t=315971

 

now thats what im talking about..... that manifold is sweet.... mmmm nice black lines

 

anymore peoples experience in doing this and where they got there fittings from?
any more pics?

 

these could be leaking.. this guy never started up his car yet! lol

 

lol

 

Gp-autoworks ftw http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/yhst-7680467...4_2063_1677669

 

sweet .....thats looks awesome.
pity they aint h22 parts

 

that line look kinda kinked. also i hope he didnt start the car with that plastic wrap in the air filter.