8AN Push Lock Hose End Blue 45-Deg

The 8AN Push Lock Hose End Blue 45-Deg by Redhorse Performance is a precision-engineered fitting designed for high-performance fuel, oil, and coolant line systems in modified vehicles and racing applications. This 45-degree angle hose end serves mechanics, engine builders, and automotive enthusiasts who demand reliability in custom fuel systems, turbo setups, and engine bay plumbing where space constraints or routing efficiency require angled connections. The push-lock design eliminates the need for clamps or crimping, making installation faster and cleaner while maintaining a secure, leak-free seal under pressure.

The 8AN Push Lock mechanism relies on a dual-seal system with a spring-loaded internal collet that grips the hose barb without requiring tools, delivering consistent clamping force across repeated connect/disconnect cycles common in development work or swaps. The 45-degree orientation reduces sharp bends in tight engine compartments, lowering stress on hose material and fittings while improving flow efficiency in fuel delivery and cooling circuits. The blue anodized aluminum body provides corrosion resistance and visual identification of AN size, critical in complex custom fuel systems where correct sizing prevents pressure drops and ensures proper regulator function.

Engine builders upgrading fuel systems for forced-induction engines, EFI conversions, and high-flow cooling applications will find this fitting indispensable for compact routing in modified engine bays. The push-lock design works with standard -8 hose (1/2-inch ID), making it compatible with industry-standard braided lines and fuel cell connections. Installation requires only insertion of the prepared hose end into the fitting body until the collet seats—no crimpers or special tools needed—making it ideal for custom fabrication where repeatability and reliability under pressure (up to system limits of quality hose) are non-negotiable.