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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 11:10 AM
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Car: 1987 Iroc Z28/ 1982 Z28
Engine: 355 TPI IP/ 305 CFI
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Cooling lines

not sure where to post this, so im posting in teh cooling section too, I need to make new trans cooler lines for my 85 (88 engine/trans and radiator) does anyone know what materials ill need? and if so can you tell me?
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 11:21 AM
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Re: Cooling lines

Use this
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/RUS-632070/

And buy 4 flared fitting 2 each for the transmission and radiator.
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 11:49 AM
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Car: 1987 Iroc Z28/ 1982 Z28
Engine: 355 TPI IP/ 305 CFI
Transmission: T-56/ 300C
Axle/Gears: 3.42 Open/ 3.73 Posi
Re: Cooling lines

links to the fittings? im new to using steel braided lines
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 12:03 PM
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Car: 1984 z28
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Re: Cooling lines

Something like this
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...5B_A%7CGRP2037____

Not sure on the thread size off the top of my head
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 03:53 PM
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From: Mercedes Norte, Heredia, Costa Rica
Car: 1984 Z28 Hardtop
Engine: 383 Carb
Transmission: 4L60
Axle/Gears: 3.54 Dana 44
Re: Cooling lines

They're 5/16" inverted flare.
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 04:27 PM
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Car: 84 Z/28
Engine: 350
Transmission: 700R4 - rebuilt by me
Axle/Gears: 3.73 posi
Re: Cooling lines

Be lazy. It's the same price, with none of the work.
http://www.classictube.com/store/ind...oduct_ID=42854
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 04:30 PM
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Re: Cooling lines

Flexible lines are a bit nicer to work with when you're dropping the transmission.
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