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Old 06-16-2018, 04:17 PM
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Default Transmission tubing size?

I’m installing a trans cooler and I’m going to install a AN x tube adapter. I just need someone to verify the tubing size. I’ve seen someone mention 5/16” but then I’ve also read something about 3/8”. I also have read the trans fittings are 1/4”. Can someone please tell me what size I need to buy?
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4L60E fittings are available in -6 and -8. I had -8 when I had an auto tranny. -6 hose is equal to 3/8.
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I’m not needing a 4L60E fitting. I need to know the factory tubing size for the hard cooler lines.

So I can buy a compression x AN fitting.
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The factory hard lines are approx 3/8", actually I believe they are 10mm so slightly over 3/8"
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3/8 stainless compression fittings worked well on mine adapting it from hard line to hose. I used a tubing Union to go from the stock lines to the new tubing, ran up to the cooler with more stainless hard tubing and just a short section of braided hose to isolate the cooler from vibration. I also deleted the stock radiator cooler. Just straight from the trans, to big cooler up front, back to the trans. We don't need the pre-heat down where we are, and eliminates the failure point of the radiator cooler rupturing and killing a trans.
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Thanks guys, I got it installed a couple of weeks ago. I ordered the 3/8 x an adapter and installed the trucool 40k.


Ben, do you still live in setx? It's been a while.
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Yeah, I'm still hiding around here. Numbers still the same. I'm not playing with hot-rods much these days but I still have toys
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Good deal man. Glad to see you're still around.

I don't have any toys either, but my kids sure do!
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I know what ya mean. We're expecting our third little one in October lol.

Dont be a stranger!
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Originally Posted by silver-mod-o
I know what ya mean. We're expecting our third little one in October lol.

Dont be a stranger!
Congrats man, we have 2 kiddos ourselves.

Same to you.
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