Correct Oil Cooler Hoses and Fittings

[427 Street]

Originally Posted by kevins2

Having just picked up my ERA a few weeks ago, I can tell you that they only have the silver fittings. I requested these because I didn't want the red/blue fittings. Peter said they don't use those unless customers ask for them and don't stock them. So, Peter could provide the silver fittings if you can't find them elsewhere, although I'd think they'd be readily available at parts stores.

Regards,

Kevin

So, are silver fittings the correct ones? I was wondering why ERA would only have the red and blue ones and why they are also on that GT40

[kevins2]

Originally Posted by 427 Street

So, are silver fittings the correct ones? I was wondering why ERA would only have the red and blue ones and why they are also on that GT40

Other way around. ERA does not have the red and blue fittings.

[601HP]

My -12 fittings with cloth covered hose. It's not a good close-up, though.

[mjhcobra]

Originally Posted by 601HP

My -12 fittings with cloth covered hose. It's not a good close-up, though.

Really like the fittings and hose. Who makes them? Are the fittings steel?

I am having a hard time finding the correct combination of hose and fittings that look like the original stuff.

[dcdoug]

Originally Posted by mjhcobra

Really like the fittings and hose. Who makes them? Are the fittings steel?

I am having a hard time finding the correct combination of hose and fittings that look like the original stuff.

They are aluminum. Aeroquip makes them (not cheap, but nice), so does Russell Performance and also Ear'ls (now part of Holley). I'm sure there are more too. You can find a good selection at Summit and Jegs among others.

[mjhcobra]

I went thru what summit has to offer and I did not find the ones to match 601's fittings. If you look closely at 601's fittings, you will see that the part that slides over the hose is much longer than the ones that Summit sells. And they have a yellowish tint that does not look like aluminum. They look like they have a dychromate finish that you find on steel fittings like the FBM series from Aeroquip, but they are not an exact match.