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Jun 11, 2014 | 09:13 PM

jerrya

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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

Jun 11, 2014 | 11:03 PM

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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.

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Jun 12, 2014 | 04:32 AM

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

Jun 12, 2014 | 06:10 AM

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

Jun 12, 2014 | 03:42 PM

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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.

Jun 12, 2014 | 04:58 PM

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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.

Jun 13, 2014 | 08:07 AM

oldgoat69

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

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Jun 13, 2014 | 04:51 PM

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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.