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Old 07-24-2017, 07:50 PM
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hi guys. im working on the cooling system on my ls1 swap. the t stat housing is approx. 1 1/2" dia and the radiator im using is 1 3/8" inlet. is there a company that makes a housing that is 1/ 3/8 so o don't have to use a reducer in the hose from the t stat to radiator?
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I thought most just squeeze it down
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or you can get hoses with different size on each end.
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I wouldn't try to squeeze a too big of a hose down, but you can get a 1 3/8 hose over a 1 1/2 fitting with a little persuation its not that hard.
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Originally Posted by truckdoug
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thanks guys. I think this will work perfect though. I plan on making a build thread when I get closer to starting it up. swap is in a 1964 coupe de ville



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