#8 90 Degree Socketless

The #8 90 Degree Socketless hose fitting from AEROQUIP is a precision hydraulic adapter engineered for high-performance automotive fuel and fluid transfer systems. Designed for builders, mechanics, and enthusiasts who demand reliability in custom fuel lines, cooling systems, and brake applications, this 90-degree fitting eliminates the need for separate socket components while maintaining a secure, leak-free connection. Whether you're fabricating a street rod fuel system, upgrading a race car's plumbing, or restoring a classic vehicle, the socketless design streamlines installation and reduces assembly complexity.

This fitting features an 8 AN (5/8-inch) hose barb to 8 AN female connection, allowing you to attach standard AN hose directly without crimped fittings while accepting female AN ports on your fuel pump, carburetor, or distribution block. Constructed from aluminum and finished in blue and red anodized coating, the material resists corrosion and provides vibration dampening critical in engine compartments. The 90-degree angle configuration optimizes clearance in tight spaces common to modified engine bays, allowing hose runs to navigate headers, intake manifolds, and frame rails efficiently. AEROQUIP's socketless technology crimps onto the hose barb, creating a permanent, pressure-rated bond that withstands fuel system demands and thermal cycling.

Mechanics and fabricators working on performance fuel systems, EFI retrofits, and custom hydraulic setups will appreciate the direct hose-to-female AN compatibility. The socketless design is ideal for applications where space is limited or where traditional swaged fittings prove impractical. Verify your hose's AN rating and barb diameter match #8 specifications before installation; proper crimping or brazing of the hose onto the barb is essential for system integrity. This fitting supports both gasoline and compatible fluid applications in street, strip, and road-racing environments.