SKU: XRP980128
UPC: 803903225743
MPN: 980128
The XRP #12 Male Flare to #8 ORB Straight Fitting (XRP-XTREME RACING PROD. part 980128) is a precision adapter designed to bridge different hose and line sizes in high-pressure fluid systems. This aluminum straight fitting connects a #12 AN male flare port to an #8 AN male O-ring boss port, making it an essential component for fuel systems, oil lines, and coolant circuits in marine engines and performance watercraft where space is tight and reliability is non-negotiable.
Constructed from black anodized aluminum, this fitting resists corrosion in saltwater environments and handles the thermal cycling common to marine powerplants. The straight configuration eliminates unnecessary bends and pressure points, reducing turbulence and heat generation during high-flow operation. The #12 flare connection provides a sealed interface without reliance on crush washers, while the #8 ORB (O-ring boss) termination accepts AN fittings with integral O-ring seals—a critical distinction for systems requiring multiple quick disconnects or where vibration cycles fittings regularly.
This adapter suits boat owners upgrading fuel delivery systems, installing auxiliary cooling loops, or transitioning legacy flared connections to modern O-ring boss configurations during engine rebuilds. Weekend fishermen consolidating fuel systems and serious offshore operators managing complex multi-engine fuel distribution both rely on fittings like this to maintain system integrity under sustained high-RPM demand. The compact form factor fits tight engine bays where bulkier adapters create clearance conflicts.
AN fittings are industry-standard across marine, aerospace, and performance automotive applications because their sizing and thread pitches are engineered for absolute flow consistency and leak-free assembly under pressure. A correctly installed #12 to #8 transition maintains design flow rates while reducing hose wall thickness where smaller diameter lines can function—important when managing system weight on boat platforms and fuel consumption efficiency in long-range operations.
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