Why's up folks. I was interested in getting some steel braided hoses for my 91 LX. I see the steel braided fuel lines on LMR and AM but I want some heater and radiator steel braided hoses. Are they available for the Foxbody? If so, where can I buy them?? Thanks! (I'd like to see some pics if possible too!!)
-Sean
Braided hose can be used for whatever purpose you designate it. It doesn't care what it's "labeled".
In other words, in most cases, the heater hose sizes are 1/2" and 5/8" (Possibly even 3/4")
Commensurately, you get a section of either -8, or -10 hose to fit. ( possibly even -12)
But, then you'd have to use a bogus "fake" hose end that looked like an AN end but was actually a cover to hide the typical hose clamp that's used on regular heater hoses.
As for the upper, and lower radiator hoses....-16 through -32....it depends on the size of your hose (each 1/8" in diameter is another number on the AN gauge...) However, once the hoses start getting over 1" inside diameter, the hose selection jumps to 1/4" ID options (1"/1.250"/1.500".......) And when you get into the really big hoses, they dont want to bend at all.
Then, you'll have to use the stupid fake hose end covers on those as well, or convert your radiator inlet/outlet over to allow a real end to screw on. Depending on whether or not you invest in a really expensive electric water pump, the option to have the WP w/ a screw on end is also available,..if you use a conventional belt driven pump,...then,...not so much.
I'd imagine that there are probably slip on adapters that will allow you to convert "nipple" fittings to AN style hose end fittings, so that may be out there as well.
So,.......all this to say...
Yes, you can buy AN style hose for every single thing that needs a hose on your car. All you got to do is ask DR. Google.
That, and go get a loan at the bank to buy all of that stuff.
