ATTN Boostfed in regards to oil fitting on RB

[StricNyne]

hey sorry to get your attention like this hehe i searched every where for your email an di got [email protected] which dont work, and [email protected] but it was about some little leagure match and i wasnt sure if it as you, any way, i need one of those oil fittings you had made, the 12x1.25 to 4an they DO NOT exist hehe it sucks, also you offered me some water lines if i pay shipping i wanted to take you up on that offer please hit me back asap !! agai sorry RB section if offend anyone by making an attn post but this pertains to RB powah !!!

[bauchrb]

I could definitely use one too! I have a jerry rigged fitting using the old banjo, works pretty good, but tiny drip every once in a while. Have been looking for this part for a long time now. If you guys are having them custom made, who's making them? Or can I get one from you?

[Darius]

count me in for one too.

[240z4u]

I can't remember where I posted it but someone suggested I get an aluminum AN fitting, grind off the threads and retap it for a metric thread. Did it 3 years ago almost with no leaks.

Do some searching, I cannot remember where I posted it.

Evan

[jdmser]

Is this the 12x1.25 to -4an you need?

http://www.anplumbing.com/shop...etric

[StricNyne]

OMFG i have needed a reason to post this pic !!! thnx mani couldnt find that **** ANYWHERE

[gawdzilla]

are... you... serious? i saw this thread but didn't think you were looking for something so simple. summit has it too btw http://store.summitracing.com/...w=sku

[StricNyne]

i talked to them directly , they said i needed one machined , and when i contacted earls they has only t -6 an and i could convert that to a -4 this sucks i even googled it

[Darius]

summit only has one that is JIC which has a flare angle of 37 degrees opposed to the 45 degrees of other AN fittings. This is why we are interested in the fitting adapter.

[gawdzilla]

summit only has one that is JIC which has a flare angle of 37 degrees opposed to the 45 degrees of other AN fittings. This is why we are interested in the fitting adapter.

i don't know what kind of hose you're running for the oil, but if you're running an Earl's, Aeroquip, russell, etc. line chances are it has AN fittings which is 37 degrees flare. AN and JIC are interchangeable and both use 37 deg. The entire "-4, -6, -8" etc. terminology is for AN only if I'm not mistaken. 45 degrees is SAE 45 and I've never seen people run that in automotive applications.
Modified by gawdzilla at 7:51 AM 3/7/2008

[Darius]

so what is the difference between AN and JIC then?? I thought it was in their flare angle, but I must be mistaken.

[l0nestar]

so what is the difference between AN and JIC then?? I thought it was in their flare angle, but I must be mistaken.

@Darius,"AN fittings are a flare fitting, using 37° flared tubing to form a metal-metal seal. They are similar to other 37° flared fittings, such as JIC fittings, which is their industrial variant. The two are interchangeable in theory, though this is typically not recommended due to the exacting specifications and demands of the aerospace industry. The differences between them relate to thread class (how tight a fit the threads are) and the metals used.

Note that 37° AN and 45° SAE fittings and tooling are not interchangeable due to the different flaring angles. Mixing them can cause leakage at the flare."

Behold the power of Wikipedia.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AN_thread

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JIC_fitting

It appears that there is not a huge difference between -AN and JIC. Just one is industrial and one is Aerospace. JIC is more for hydraulic applications (higher pressure). At least that is how I read it...
Modified by l0nestar at 12:44 PM 3/7/2008

[Darius]

Cool! Thanks for the clarification.

[l0nestar]

No prob man! Glad to help!

[gawdzilla]

yes, AN and JIC are both 37 flare. i think there are some very subtle differences but for compatibility sake they are the same and you can interchange them freely w/ no issues.

[l0nestar]

yes, AN and JIC are both 37 flare. i think there are some very subtle differences but for compatibility sake they are the same and you can interchange them freely w/ no issues.

Agreed. From what I have read / seen, the differences are not apparent until they are used under high pressure. (some seeping / leaking can occur) At what pressure (PSI / BAR / ATM) classifies as 'high pressure' I do not know.

[BoostFab]

hey guyssorry, i have been very busy and havent check on here lately. so you still need the fitting ?

StricNyne: i still have the water lines, i think, i'll check my bin and make sure.

email me [email protected] or [email protected]

are... you... serious? i saw this thread but didn't think you were looking for something so simple. summit has it too btw http://store.summitracing.com/...w=sku

that should work for you as the size is correct. earl made this recently, they never had it before as far as i know.
Modified by BoostsFed at 3:23 PM 3/8/2008