Stainless Steel Radiator Hoses
05-22-2006, 09:17 PM
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Stainless Steel Radiator Hoses I want to replace the main big radiator hose that runs from the radiator to the water pump, duh. Do I have to weld on any connections to the radiator and pump or do they sell parts that slip on/tighten down? I want the good stuff, not the stuff thats hard to clean, and this car won't be driven in the rain.
I also want to replace the two hoses that come off of the side of the water pump. Those hoses look more permanent and I really have no idea how I would hook them back up to stainless hose/connections.
Anyone know?
I also want to replace the two hoses that come off of the side of the water pump. Those hoses look more permanent and I really have no idea how I would hook them back up to stainless hose/connections.
Anyone know?
05-23-2006, 10:54 AM
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If you want the really good hoses, buy Cool-Flex. They are guaranteed for life, they won't leak and they look great. I had them on my Grand Prix (before I sold it) and they are the best...
They attach by rubber connector hoses and clamps, just like a normal hose. Then you buy the chrome clamp covers to give them the finished look.
I found mine on ebay for around $30. That was for the top hose only. But they make kits for top/bottom hoses, heater hoses, etc.....
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They attach by rubber connector hoses and clamps, just like a normal hose. Then you buy the chrome clamp covers to give them the finished look.
I found mine on ebay for around $30. That was for the top hose only. But they make kits for top/bottom hoses, heater hoses, etc.....
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05-23-2006, 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by travisnd
I'm interested in doing this as well....
Travis,
Shoot me a PM and I'll show you my setup. Replaced the upper, lower and heater hoses with some pretty cool stuff.
By the way, Mr. Gasket makes the same product as CoolFlex, but it bends to a MUCH tighter radius than CoolFlex which is crucial for the upper radiator hoses on our cars.
Bryan
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05-24-2006, 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Z28-CTYHNTR
Do you really want 500 people PMing you? Just post pics.
NO, what I don't want is 500 other people having the exact same stuff on their car as I do. There's something to be said for having some unique things on your car. That's why I said "TRAVIS PM me" because I know him and we've done business before. Now, that everyone is going to think I'm a big dick for thinking this way, here's some pics
:Engine should be finished in about a week. Have to tie up a few loose ends.
OVERALL VIEW:
FUEL LINE:
TB and LS6 PCV Lines:
UPPER RADIATOR:
LOWER RADIATOR and HEATER:
05-24-2006, 10:46 AM
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Dont worry man, Im not going to do it, but it does look cool. I think youve been here long enough to know you cant ask for a PM of a picture without a bunch of other people wanting to see it too. 
