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Old 11-01-2010, 09:26 PM
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what happens if i use different sized cooler lines?

like if i use for the top or bottom the truck style lines whcih are bigger and the other hole with the fbody line, which is smaller.


any issues that i would run into?
Old 11-02-2010, 09:45 AM
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From what I understand bigger hoses help combat excess TC pressure which in turn decreses premature thust bearing failure. I would think that you will be fine but im not a trans builder
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They have a prefab braided stainless line kit on ebay for very reasonable price.
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As long as both of those lines are at lease 3/8", you should probably be okay.




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