jerrya

OK guys, I need some hints on a lower rad hose. Have you found anything close to fitting? I spent an hour staring at hoses hanging on the wall and nothing was close

bczee

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Depends on what water pump you using.. for a stock LS1 pump, I was able to use a stock 98 Camaro lower hose.

BC

garys 68

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Lower hose from a 72 Olds cutlass. Pics in my build thread.

71ANTICARB

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I used a 02 f-body hose, but it's a bit of a stretch.

oldgoat69

Depends on which radiator and water pump you go with. I used a truck lower hose. Pretty much worked as OE. I have an LQ4 and Northern LS swap radiator. Post up a picture.

jerrya

Well I was unable to find anything that would fall into place so I have 2 hoses to make 1. The t stat housing neck size and my rad neck are different sizes so I just need to find a reducer coupling.

oldgoat69

Gates, Goodyear and Dayco all offer the sleeves, you will need to go to a NAPA type store to find them in all likelyhood.

ls1_chevelle

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I used a stock rad and a stock Tahoe lower rad hose with the truck water pump, had to cut it a little and it wasn't a perfect drop in, but it worked out well!

fox12303

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Dido. Stock Chevelle radiator with truck pump. But, i'm using an LS3 thermostat housing which angles the neck down a little for better fitup of the truck lower hose. I made a 1/8 spacer with gasket as the LS3 thermostat is taller.