#16 180 Deg Hose End

The #16 180 Deg Hose End by AEROQUIP is a critical hydraulic fitting designed for high-pressure fluid transfer applications in automotive and motorsport systems. This 180-degree hose end connector serves mechanics, fabricators, and enthusiasts building custom cooling systems, fuel delivery setups, power steering circuits, and transmission cooler lines. Whether you're upgrading a classic muscle car's cooling infrastructure or assembling a performance race engine's plumbing, this fitting provides the directional change needed to route hoses around tight engine bays and complex underhood layouts.

The 180-degree angle design allows hose assemblies to fold back on themselves, eliminating unnecessary tubing length and reducing clutter in congested engine compartments. AEROQUIP's engineering ensures precise internal geometry that minimizes turbulence and pressure loss—critical factors when cooling capacity or fuel pressure delivery directly impacts engine performance. The #16 size accommodates standard -16 AN (JIC) hose and fitting specifications, making it compatible with most aftermarket and OEM hydraulic systems. Compact dimensions (4.6 x 2.3 x 6.2 inches) and lightweight construction (0.41 lbs) facilitate installation in confined spaces without adding unnecessary bulk or weight to your vehicle's plumbing system.

This fitting benefits restorers upgrading original steel tubing to braided hose, street rodders optimizing engine bay aesthetics, and track builders standardizing their cooling and fuel circuits on -16 AN specifications. Installation requires standard AN wrench sizes and thread sealant appropriate for your fluid type; ensure your hose assembly supplier crimps the matching -16 hose ends to specification for leak-free performance. The 180-degree configuration pairs seamlessly with inline filters, coolers, and distribution blocks, making it an essential component for any serious custom engine build or cooling system modernization project.