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Old 06-09-2012, 09:57 AM
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Searched a little found no answer. Is anyone using
-an fittings for the steam vents? If so are you using -4 and what size did you tap the heads. Thinking 1/8 not. Thanks in advance.
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Old 06-09-2012, 10:24 AM
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Look at the website for Kurt Urban. He sells a AN-based set up and some related components.
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Old 06-10-2012, 10:18 PM
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This is how I built mine...
i Used 1/8"npt to -4an fittings.
Attached Thumbnails Steam vents-waterpipe2.jpg   Steam vents-waterpipe1.jpg   Steam vents-longblock1.jpg  
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Nice clean setup stabb I like it, def good for rear cylinder cooling
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You can also use a compression fitting to -4AN...
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Stude do you have a part number and is that an ls3 crate motor?
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I ordered EDD-170420
1/4 inch compression to 1/8 in NPT...the fitting says it's zinc coated but its not. It shipped brass.
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Wegner Automotive research has them too... Water Line Adapter WA0214


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