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wes 89 gt
09-08-2010, 08:13 PM
I would like to run braided hoses for my c4 cooling lines. I have never done anything with braided line so I need to know what all I need. Should I use -6an hose size? what all fittings will I need? I know this will be more expensive but I want the braided hose.:bigthumb
Dirtyd0g
09-08-2010, 08:27 PM
Screw braided junk, go with steel.
Alan
draggin50
09-09-2010, 01:48 AM
What do you suggest for steel lines? 3/8's?
Dirtyd0g
09-09-2010, 02:20 AM
Usually yes,however the c4 will only support 5/16.
Alan
Jeff88coupe
09-09-2010, 06:30 AM
6an braided line worked great for me for the cooling lines on my C4 setup.
mustangboy
09-09-2010, 07:41 AM
You really need to get the tranny up in the car at the correct height to see what fittings will work. You will probably need a 45 or 90 fitting or possibly even a 180 depending how tight the tranny is to the floor.
Dirtyd0g
09-09-2010, 12:19 PM
I typically prefer the 90° fittings because the bends are simple using them.
Alan
Dirtyd0g
09-09-2010, 12:20 PM
6an braided line worked great for me for the cooling lines on my C4 setup.

And your lines are completely insulated so they won't dissipate any heat requiring you to have a larger cooler to get the same cooling capacity.
Alan
wes 89 gt
09-09-2010, 01:04 PM
How long of hose did it take? I was thinking that 2 10ft sections would work.
6an braided line worked great for me for the cooling lines on my C4 setup.
Jeff88coupe
09-09-2010, 03:10 PM
And your lines are completely insulated so they won't dissipate any heat requiring you to have a larger cooler to get the same cooling capacity.
Alan

I bought the largest cooler that I could easily find that would fit in front of my radiator..plus I have a small electric fan on it. Never had any over heating issues with a 4500 stall converter using JD Hyguard in it.