PTFE hose fitting, 180°, -8 ORB male swivel
Quick Overview
- PTFE hose end, 180-degree swivel -8 hose to -8 ORB male
- Screws straight into an ORB port
- Ferrule (olive) included
- Not for rubber, convoluted or nylon hose
- E85 compatible, black anodized 6061-T6 aluminum
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$23.40
per EACH (USD)PTFE Hose End, 180°, -8 Hose to -8 AN ORB Male Swivel, Black
Screws a -8 PTFE hose straight into a -8 ORB port with a 180° turn.
The Racetronix FIT-P8R1808 is a 180-degree swept-tube hose end for -8 PTFE hose with a -8 AN O-ring boss (ORB) male that swivels. Screw it straight into a -8 ORB port on a pump, filter, regulator or rail, with no separate adapter.
Key features
- -8 PTFE hose end.
- -8 AN ORB male with FKM (Viton) O-ring.
- 180° swept-tube body, swivel: a bent aluminum tube welded to the end fitting and the hose-end head, so the flow path is a smooth-radius bend.
- E85 compatible.
- 6061-T6 aluminum, black anodized.
The ORB end seals on its FKM (Viton) O-ring against the port face; do not use tape or sealant. The hose end seals on the ferrule.
Specifications
| Part number | FIT-P8R1808 |
| Hose size | -8 |
| Port end | -8 AN ORB male (SAE J1926), 3/4"-16, FKM (Viton) O-ring |
| Angle | 180°, swept tube, swivel |
| Fits | Smooth-bore PTFE hose: Racetronix TFT-1165, TFT-1167, TFT-1168, TFT-1170 and industry-standard equivalents |
| Includes | Nut, ferrule and fitting head |
| Material | 6061-T6 aluminum, black anodized |
| Fuel compatibility | Gasoline and E85 |
Fits Racetronix TFT-1165, TFT-1167, TFT-1168 and TFT-1170 PTFE hose, and industry-standard smooth-bore PTFE hose from other makers such as Vibrant and Fragola. If you are not sure, compare the bore and outside diameter of your hose with ours. It does not fit rubber hose, convoluted PTFE hose or nylon tube; these are not rubber-hose fittings.
How it assembles
The hose end is three parts: the nut, the ferrule (some people call it an olive) and the fitting head with its nipple. The ferrule is included.
- Wrap the cut mark in 3 to 5 layers of masking tape (not electrical tape) and cut the hose square with a thin metal or diamond cutting disc.
- Trim any braid strands flush with the PTFE liner. Slide the nut onto the hose (remove the tape first on black-jacketed TFT-1170B hose and strip the jacket back).
- Fan the braid out evenly, clean the liner and ferrule with brake cleaner, and push the ferrule onto the liner until it bottoms out, with all of the braid outside the ferrule.
- Push the ferrule fully into the nut. Once it is seated it cannot be pulled back out; the hose would have to be re-cut.
- Start the fitting head by hand, then tighten with an aluminum AN wrench until firm. PTFE fittings do not bottom out hex to hex: a small gap is normal.
Full step-by-step instructions are on our support forum.
Lookup chart: PTFE hose ends to AN ORB male
Every size and angle in this range. This part is highlighted. Click a column heading to sort by it; click again to reverse. On a phone, swipe the chart sideways.
| Hose size | ORB male | Straight | 45° swivel | 90° swivel | 180° swivel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -4 | -4 ORB male | FIT-680704 | — | FIT-689704 | — |
| -6 | -6 ORB male | FIT-680706 | FIT-P645R6 | FIT-689706 | FIT-P6R1806 |
| -6 | -8 ORB male | FIT-P6RM8 | FIT-P645RM8 | FIT-P690RM8 | FIT-P6R1808 |
| -8 | -6 ORB male | FIT-P8RM6 | FIT-P845RM6 | FIT-P890RM6 | FIT-P8R1806 |
| -8 | -8 ORB male | FIT-680708 | FIT-P845R8 | FIT-689708 | FIT-P8R1808 |
| -8 | -10 ORB male | FIT-P8RM10 | FIT-P845RM10 | FIT-P890RM10 | FIT-P8R1810 |
| -10 | -8 ORB male | FIT-P10RM8 | FIT-P1045RM8 | FIT-P1090RM8 | FIT-P10R1808 |
| -10 | -10 ORB male | FIT-680710 | FIT-P1045R10 | FIT-689710 | FIT-P10R1810 |
| -10 | -12 ORB male | FIT-P10RM12 | FIT-P1045RM12 | FIT-P1090RM12 | FIT-P10R1812 |
| -12 | -10 ORB male | FIT-P12RM10 | FIT-P1245RM10 | FIT-P1290RM10 | FIT-P12R1810 |
| -12 | -12 ORB male | FIT-680712 | FIT-P1245RM12 | FIT-689712 | FIT-P12R1812 |
| -12 | -16 ORB male | FIT-P12RM16 | — | FIT-P1290RM16 | FIT-P12R1816 |
| -16 | -12 ORB male | FIT-P16RM12 | — | FIT-P1690RM12 | FIT-P16R1812 |
| -16 | -16 ORB male | FIT-680716 | — | FIT-689716 | FIT-P16R1816 |
Need an EFI quick-connect on the hose instead of an AN end? See our EFI quick-connect PTFE hose ends: female straight, female 45°, female 90°, male straight and male 90°.
Frequently asked questions
Will it fit my hose?
It fits Racetronix TFT-1165, TFT-1167, TFT-1168 and TFT-1170 PTFE hose and other industry-standard smooth-bore PTFE hose, such as Vibrant and Fragola. It does not fit rubber hose, convoluted PTFE hose or nylon tube. Compare bore and outside diameter if you are unsure.
Can I reuse it?
The nut and fitting head can be reused, but the ferrule stays on the hose once it is seated. To remake a joint, cut the hose back and use a new ferrule.
Why is there a gap between the hexes?
PTFE hose ends seal by compressing the ferrule, not by bottoming out. A small gap between the hexes is normal.
Is it E85 compatible?
Yes. It is made from 6061-T6 aluminum and black anodized, and works with gasoline and E85.
Questions and support
Not sure which fitting your build needs? Email [email protected] before you order.
Racetronix provides technical support to verified customers through our support forum, not by phone or email. Please request forum access when you place your order so your account is approved before your parts arrive. The forum is moderated, open 24/7, and holds a knowledge base going back to 1999.
