Power Steering Cooler Install Problems

[DJPimpFlex]

So I don't feel like this should be this hard, but here we go. I bought a universal transmission cooler with the intention of installing it as a power steering cooler. I purchased the unit bellow.

http://static.summitracing.com/global/images/prod/large/flx-3818.jpg
Flex-a-lite 3818 - Flex-a-lite TransLife Transmission Coolers - Overview - SummitRacing.com (http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FLX-3818/)

I went to fit it and low and behold the inlets on the cooler are 3/8 and the PS line is 1/2.

I need either an adapter or something to make this work. I've been searching for about 2 solid hours with nothing providing a great solution. Anyone have any insight as to why I'm failing so hard? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

[Ceepo]

go to a plumbing store and get a fitting for 1/2"-3/8", im sure they sell some brass fittings..

Like that but not plastic lol...
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[boosted98gst]

How about order some new barbs off summit?

[Mangudai]

You should be able to purchase the appropriate adapter like Ceepo showed from a Home Depot, Lowes or any other place that sells plumbing supplies. I bought a similar adapter not too long ago for my tranny cooler.

[KOUKI_VERS13]

You guys may have found the solution, but what I'm wondering, is, are there any negative effects to bottle necking the return by 1/8th"? Of course that would mean that overrall flow through your system would be constricted a little bit.
If results are fine with no ill effects from the OP, then I plan on adding a P/S cooler.

[DJPimpFlex]

Only positive. I ended up getting a slightly more pliable type of hose from kragen and it fit on both ends. After one track day my power steering didn't fade after 2 laps as usual, and far less spewing all over my engine bay. A total of like $30 for the whole project and totally worth it.

[sonomadrifter]

I just installed one on my car.

The weird thing is I was almost certain the stock lines and what was needed for my aftermarket cooler was all 3/8ths?

[KOUKI_VERS13]

Only positive. I ended up getting a slightly more pliable type of hose from kragen and it fit on both ends. After one track day my power steering didn't fade after 2 laps as usual, and far less spewing all over my engine bay. A total of like $30 for the whole project and totally worth it.


Ok, so you're saying that you bought a more pliable 3/8th" hose, right?

[DJPimpFlex]

yea slightly, it was a pain in the ass, but it worked. I took it to Buttonwillow and drove all day with no problems. do it.

edit: ill go take some pics of my install later

[travypoo]

any pictures yet???!