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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 01:03 PM
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So I have a griffin radiator mounted vertical and I bought the stock lower hose for 99 LS1 and it does not fit on the radiator side. Its to small Will fit on the inside of the radiator... What are you guys using or am I missing something here?
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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 02:35 PM
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Only way to go, get bungs welded... Much safer

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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 03:03 PM
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what about on the water pump side? what did you do there?
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Did the same thing...

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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 08:37 PM
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looks nice!!! I think I am going to have to do that!
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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 09:53 PM
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did you do that and how much for all of that stuff. Looks very nice. Any pics with it installed with steel braid?
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Old Feb 13, 2009 | 06:36 PM
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bump would also like to see it installed!
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Old Feb 13, 2009 | 06:45 PM
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I bought a hose from checker for 15 bucks. 1 3/4-1 1/2.

edit: here's the part # 52418 checker. it's made by goodyear.
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anyone know the part numbers for this?? Is that -16an fittings?? Wanting to do that to mine!
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 05:24 PM
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not sure what your working on, but sounds like you have a 1 1/2" hose, and a 1 3/4" outlet on the radiator-you could have your rad changed to a 1 1/2",
i think if you had room, Jegs or Summit has an adapter nipple that might work,
or run through some diff hoses at the auto parts store-you can get the thermostat housings in 1 1/2 or 1 3/4 to help
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I am doing front mount TC-78 and I liked the idea of running braided line b/c of the heat of the turbo. And plus it looks a lot nicer on a show car. I have that same radiator and wanted to do the exact same thing he did... Thanks for the ideas!
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