Radiator hoses A body guys help!
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Radiator hoses A body guys help!
I need radiator hoses now for my LS1 A body swap. I'm running a stock 4-core radiator.
I've done some searches and haven't come up with much - seen some that look nice in pics though.
Local parts store wasn't much help. Maybe I need to try another.
I'd rather not use the universal hoses. I'd like a stock appearance.
Pic shows hoses from my old olds motor...
Anyone have a place for me to start?
Eric
I've done some searches and haven't come up with much - seen some that look nice in pics though.
Local parts store wasn't much help. Maybe I need to try another.
I'd rather not use the universal hoses. I'd like a stock appearance.
Pic shows hoses from my old olds motor...
Anyone have a place for me to start?
Eric
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I was able to purchase gates dual diameter flex hose from e-bay. I bought (2) 1-3/4 to 1-1/2 hoses and bought a hose reducer sleeve kit from summit to get to 1-1/4.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Gates...spagenameZWD1V
You can also purchase the stainless kits that come with adapters many suppliers carry these.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/36-St...spagenameZWDVW
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Gates...spagenameZWD1V
You can also purchase the stainless kits that come with adapters many suppliers carry these.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/36-St...spagenameZWDVW
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Give Jags that Run a call. They have nice aluminum couplers that will take the lower 1 3/4" hose and reduce it to 1 5/8", and reduce the upper 1 1/2" hose down to 1 5/16". With the couplers you should be able to piece multiple hoses together to get the right shape. I just ordered my parts from them today for my GTO.
Andrew
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Try these numbers for the upper Dayco DAO71500 or Goodyear M60875.I think the better of the two is going to be the Dayco#.I too am using the oe style radiator.I did however remove the metal radiator filler between the radiator support and the radiator,so I would have more room for my electric fans.If you have not bought fans yet,check you local junk yard for a 99ish Dodge/Chry mini van.They have dual fan assemblies that are cheap ($25)and fit the 1st gen oe Chevelle radiators great!
I'll check my lower radiator #s
oops! Should have looked at the photo,clearly not a 1st gen Chevelle
I'll check my lower radiator #s
oops! Should have looked at the photo,clearly not a 1st gen Chevelle
Last edited by 65SSZO6; 05-06-2008 at 06:12 PM. Reason: oops