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I’ve been gone awhile due to medical issues. I’m starting to work on the car again. 1991 Firebird with a built SBC and a Garrett 80mm turbo. It’s almost done but I bought a Champion 4 row radiator. It will fit. I just need suggestions on what hoses to run. 1 1/2 to the intake and 1 3/4 to the pump. It’s still all in stock location. Thanks for the suggestions. Pic for what I’m up against
The bottom hose should work for 1 3/4" to 1 3/4" unless you've got something unusual gong on near the water pump.
I'd say that the upper hose isn't going to work. The drivers side alternator was how my 86 IROC was set up. That hose was a twisted looking thing designed to go around the alternator and alongside the rad support. That might be worth a shot but you'd have to graft on a suitable 1 1/2" end at the rad as it's 1 1/4" factory. Stuff you may already know I suppose.
Did a quick look for 1-1/2 to 1-1/4 rad hose fittings. And 90 degree fittings as well. Came across these guys. Might be something here you can build but I can't comment on price or availability. https://www.acehose.com/silicone-radiator-hoses.htm
The bottom hose should work for 1 3/4" to 1 3/4" unless you've got something unusual gong on near the water pump.
I'd say that the upper hose isn't going to work. The drivers side alternator was how my 86 IROC was set up. That hose was a twisted looking thing designed to go around the alternator and alongside the rad support. That might be worth a shot but you'd have to graft on a suitable 1 1/2" end at the rad as it's 1 1/4" factory. Stuff you may already know I suppose.
Did a quick look for 1-1/2 to 1-1/4 rad hose fittings. And 90 degree fittings as well. Came across these guys. Might be something here you can build but I can't comment on price or availability. https://www.acehose.com/silicone-radiator-hoses.htm
Thanks bud. I think that will work for the top hose. Bottom hose I’ll get through Napa. You’ve been a big help friend. Much abligded
I’ve been gone awhile due to medical issues. I’m starting to work on the car again. 1991 Firebird with a built SBC and a Garrett 80mm turbo. It’s almost done but I bought a Champion 4 row radiator. It will fit. I just need suggestions on what hoses to run. 1 1/2 to the intake and 1 3/4 to the pump. It’s still all in stock location. Thanks for the suggestions. Pic for what I’m up against
If you have any pics of how your turbo is mounted I’d like to see them please. I’m looking at mounting a S480 in th same spot basically
09-14-2019, 10:47 AM
