how to convert from 3/8 hardline to 5/16

[04ctd]

got a nice thick tranny cooler at LKQ

out of a Ford F-150 or something, nice thick & heavy.


problem is, it has 3/8 lines

and a TH400 has 5/16 cooler lines

is my option to use a piece of rubber line and clamp the crap out of it?

i have a flare tool, a bender, and even a tubing cutter.

i really like for my stuff to look good, and i aint really in a rush for the Nova to be on the road.


but the guys at Advance could not figure it out.

there were couplers for each size, but no adapters,

??

[BAD BOB]

im sure you should be able to find adapters or fittings to run the 3/8 line all the way

[04ctd]

oh, so you want me to do MORE work.....

that's a good idea.

what size fitting goes into the side of the TH 400?

i can buy more line, and then bend it as needed.

[Derek]

Charleston rubber and gasket. done.

[Dave]

Charleston rubber and gasket. done.

I'm all about helping the local businesses, but when they charge twice as much as Jegs or Summit for the same fittings, I will just assume pay $3 for shipping when I am still saving money. IMHO

[AverageJoe]

Parks on Rivers, performance side

[Harry]

I agree about Chas Rubb and Gasket. They are good in a pinch. Aslong as it is Mon-Fri.

[MonteC]

Personally i would run 3/8 cooler line all the way.

Ive got a set of fittings that screw into the the th400 that are 3/8, i also have a bunch of 3/8 hard line hanging out here.

Just have to bend it. But then you have 3/8 line instead of 5/16, and it looks a hell of a lot better than rubber hose.

[04ctd]

Parks on Rivers, performance side

I'm all about helping the local businesses, but when they charge twice as much as Jegs or Summit for the same fittings, I will just assume pay $3 for shipping when I am still saving money. IMHO

that is the rub i get from the guy at the Perf side of Parks.

a MSD coil is $39~44 on line.

it's ~$60 at parks

but it's ~49 at Advance. ( i think it is one day delivery )

guy at parks (John?) always says "but i got it right here"
but heck, i think the Perf Side is closed on weekends anyways.

and truth is, you can find most things on Craigslist over the weekend, now.

Personally i would run 3/8 cooler line all the way.

Ive got a set of fittings that screw into the the th400 that are 3/8, i also have a bunch of 3/8 hard line hanging out here.

Just have to bend it. But then you have 3/8 line instead of 5/16, and it looks a hell of a lot better than rubber hose.

i will come see you after lunch.