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I recently completed the HSR swap. I installed Mr Gaskets 2661 water neck which takes a 1 1/2" ID hose. The radiator upper connection is 1 1/4". I found an upper radiator hose at Advance Auto Parts P/N E71029. It has 1 1/2" water neck ID and 1 1/4" radiator ID... I am a happy camper right now.
I had tried the Summit Racing adapter hoses stuff, but blew off the upper radiator hose and drop the anti-freeze all over the place. Not to mention, severly over heating the motor.
__________________ '87 L98 TPI IROCZ, 395cu.in. ZZ4 block (.030" over bore), ported Holley StealthRam; 3.875" Callies DragonSlayer crank, 5.85" Eagle H-beam rods, 14cc dished SRP pistons part# 148988, AFR190 heads, 3.70 rear gears, 224*/230* 114*LSA 0.530/0.536 lift CompCams cam, 1.6 roller rockers, 3000 Art Carr TC, SLP 1 3/4" headers, SLP cat-back, no cat, no AC, MAF w/o screens, 30#/hr Ford injectors, 52mm TB with airfoil, TB coolant bypass, Lay Ind. ram air kit, SS Brakes 1LE upgrade 12" rotors dual piston calipers, turbo TransAm fuel pump, K.Brown weld-on subframes. Rear tires: P295/35R18 BFG Drag Radials.
Best ET 12.12 sec @ 110.55 mph @ Milan.
With 395, ET 12.197 sec @ 113.65 mph @ Milan.
With 350, ET 12.97sec @ 105mph M/T ET Streets.
Best with HSR: ET 12.385 sec @ 108mph @ OSW.
Yes, that Summit hose adapter is a really hokey set-up; I ran it for two days and noticed the radiator hose was slipping out of the adapter section. I found a flex hose similar to the one you are using and hose-clamped it to the accessory belt guard for additional support. I LOVE my HSR
Bill
I used a Mr gasket chrome water neck and put a little dielectric grease on the hose and it worked perfect... until the hose blew off cause I didn't rough up the chrome . Doh!
Yes, that Summit hose adapter is a really hokey set-up; I ran it for two days and noticed the radiator hose was slipping out of the adapter section. I found a flex hose similar to the one you are using and hose-clamped it to the accessory belt guard for additional support. I LOVE my HSR
Bill
Its been several years, and I no longer have my L98. But I remember going through two or 3 different water necks to find one that would fit properly.
I don't think anyone who has actually driven a HSR with an open mind will knock it. Bang for the buck, BEST intake upgrade out there for TPI cars. I'd consider the LT1 intake 2nd, but that requires modification, and the remote thermostat is kind of clunky. Minor low end loss, for a decent peak boost and a massive extension of the power curve.
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