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 radiator is for a 1969 Camaro btw

 

Do you think a hose this shape would work? My Griffen rad has an 1 1/2" inlet and 1 3/4" outlet.









Upper hose is: https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/NBG7240
Lower hose is: https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/NBG7042

(No pictures of the lower hose)

 

my alternator is now right on the drivers side. I could try? The car is so close to being ready. Damn hoses.

 

It’s worth a shot. Thanks for the links.

 

Here’s more shots on where I mounted the alternator.

 

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. I’ll look into it. Just need this junk on the road.

 

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

 

My pleasure Zachary. Good to see you back.

In a pinch, to get you on the road again there's always the trusty flexible hose too.

 

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