Best size pipe to use for custom upper radiator hose
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Thanks earl. Yeah I'm just looking to reroute the hose not for better flow. Ill go measure the thermostat housing. What about material ? Stainless or aluminum? I know aluminum will dissipate some heat , but I don't think I want the pipe to do that esp where I'm gonna run it. Thanks Joel.
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Aluminum does change temps faster than other materials..... but it's in the airflow from the back of the radiator, so not really going to matter there.
Years ago I thought about doing the same thing on my car, but no matter what I did, it looked like I borrowed some drain pipe from under a bathroom sink. ESP with polished or chrome pipe.
A nice 90* alum pipe painted matte black might not look so bad though.
As far as the exact size, just go with whatever common size you can find that will let the coupler fit over the housing/neck and the pipe.
Years ago I thought about doing the same thing on my car, but no matter what I did, it looked like I borrowed some drain pipe from under a bathroom sink. ESP with polished or chrome pipe.
A nice 90* alum pipe painted matte black might not look so bad though.
As far as the exact size, just go with whatever common size you can find that will let the coupler fit over the housing/neck and the pipe.
Two 1 1/4" X 20 1/2" brass sink drain tubes from your local home improvement store.
These are nickel-chrome plated and hold up well under hood.
Cut the tubes to size and connect with 2 radiator hose (1 1/4" ) 90's and 1 straight at the thermostat.
earlbrown wrote: ...it looked like I borrowed some drain pipe from under a bathroom sink.. (That's where I got the idea
These are nickel-chrome plated and hold up well under hood.
Cut the tubes to size and connect with 2 radiator hose (1 1/4" ) 90's and 1 straight at the thermostat.
earlbrown wrote: ...it looked like I borrowed some drain pipe from under a bathroom sink.. (That's where I got the idea
Two 1 1/4" X 20 1/2" brass sink drain tubes from your local home improvement store.
These are nickel-chrome plated and hold up well under hood.
Cut the tubes to size and connect with 2 radiator hose (1 1/4" ) 90's and 1 straight at the thermostat.
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earlbrown wrote: ...it looked like I borrowed some drain pipe from under a bathroom sink.. (That's where I got the idea
That's what i did also and i did the bottom hose as well. Has been this way for years and no problems.
Two 1 1/4" X 20 1/2" brass sink drain tubes from your local home improvement store.
These are nickel-chrome plated and hold up well under hood.
Cut the tubes to size and connect with 2 radiator hose (1 1/4" ) 90's and 1 straight at the thermostat.
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earlbrown wrote: ...it looked like I borrowed some drain pipe from under a bathroom sink.. (That's where I got the idea
Your setup looks much better with the 90 in the middle. I seen one where it was one solid piece and just screamed 'bathroom plumbing'.
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I realize it isn't nearly as inexpensive as the HD stuff..but it is kitted and ready to bolt on.
http://www.gbodyparts.com/product_i...d=119&osCsid=93b53c063077a6a7005d38de855faad6
http://www.gbodyparts.com/product_i...d=118&osCsid=93b53c063077a6a7005d38de855faad6
Installed on my car
http://www.gbodyparts.com/product_i...d=119&osCsid=93b53c063077a6a7005d38de855faad6
http://www.gbodyparts.com/product_i...d=118&osCsid=93b53c063077a6a7005d38de855faad6
Installed on my car
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Two 1 1/4" X 20 1/2" brass sink drain tubes from your local home improvement store.
These are nickel-chrome plated and hold up well under hood.
Cut the tubes to size and connect with 2 radiator hose (1 1/4" ) 90's and 1 straight at the thermostat.
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earlbrown wrote: ...it looked like I borrowed some drain pipe from under a bathroom sink.. (That's where I got the idea
I like the black clamp / bracket on the top line.
Where did you get that - or - where is it from?
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Here's another option: GN1 Performance 1 1/4" Aluminum Upper Radiator Pipe.
I used to have one & needed to source better fitting silicone fittings....thes ones that come with this unit don't fit worth a damn & will leak.
http://www.gn1performance.com/proddetail.asp?prod=UpperRadPipe
I used to have one & needed to source better fitting silicone fittings....thes ones that come with this unit don't fit worth a damn & will leak.
http://www.gn1performance.com/proddetail.asp?prod=UpperRadPipe
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Quite old thread but....
Do you flared the ends on the drain pipe to prevent slippage?
Do you flared the ends on the drain pipe to prevent slippage?
No flared ends, just regular stainless hose clamps and no leaks or slippage.
Didn't flare, and I ditched the hose clamps in favor of Gates powergrip heat shrink clamps
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Well, after visiting 4 Home Depot stores with no luck finding this.
I plan to do this using 2 aluminum pipes, 2 90 degrees elbow and 1 straight connector.
Pipe size 1 1/2
Lenght 36 inches
What claps are those?
I plan to do this using 2 aluminum pipes, 2 90 degrees elbow and 1 straight connector.
Pipe size 1 1/2
Lenght 36 inches
What claps are those?
Sink drain pipe, 1 1/4", mine still have the threads on each end. Clamps came from Speedway Motors, but Summit or Jegs should have em, possibly a napa store, "Gates PowerGrip"
