#12 Race-Rite Crimp-On Hose End 180-Degree

The #12 Race-Rite Crimp-On Hose End 180-Degree by FRAGOLA is a precision-engineered hose fitting designed for high-performance fuel, oil, and coolant systems in race cars, street rods, and modified vehicles. This 180-degree adapter allows you to route hoses in tight engine bays where space constraints demand directional flexibility. Built for enthusiasts and professional mechanics who demand reliability under extreme temperatures and pressures, this crimp-on fitting eliminates the need for separate clamps and delivers a permanent, leak-proof seal.

Constructed from aluminum and finished in black anodize, the #12 Race-Rite hose end features a 12 AN (AN12) crimp barb that accepts standard -12 hose while terminating in a 12 AN female port for seamless integration into your plumbing system. The 180-degree bend geometry positions inlet and outlet in opposite directions, maximizing routing efficiency and reducing pressure losses caused by restrictive elbows. FRAGOLA's crimp design creates a mechanical lock between hose and fitting—no ferrule degradation, no weeping leaks—making it the preferred choice for fuel systems operating at 100+ PSI and high-RPM applications where vibration loosens conventional hose clamps.

This fitting suits fuel injection conversions, turbo coolant lines, remote oil filters, and transmission cooler installations on LS engines, small-block Chevys, and Mopar platforms. Installation requires a proper hose crimper tool and -12 hose rated for your system's maximum pressure and temperature; always verify compatibility with your fuel type and confirm that hose barb diameter matches your chosen hose ID. The compact 4 x 1.65 x 4.7-inch profile fits tight fabrication spaces, and the black anodized finish resists corrosion in engine compartments exposed to heat cycling and moisture.