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Old Jan 21, 2012 | 04:30 PM
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upper radiator hose

What is the best upper radiator hose used in the ls swap. I am using the stock 3rd gen radiator. I remember reading about it in someones post but cant find it now. I did find in some posts that a majority of people are using the Dayco 71321 as the lower hose without too many fitment problems. Thanks
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Old Jan 21, 2012 | 06:17 PM
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Re: upper radiator hose

IIRC, I used a 4th gen v6 upper hose
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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 10:41 AM
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Re: upper radiator hose

V6 4th gen here, but can't remember which style (93-97 or 98-02)
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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 12:21 PM
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Re: upper radiator hose

Dayco 71981 fits great, not sure of the intended application.
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Old Sep 16, 2013 | 11:52 PM
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Re: upper radiator hose

Originally Posted by Rpk250
Dayco 71981 fits great, not sure of the intended application.
According to Dayco's website that's from an LS1 Corvette, Camaro, or Firebird.

I'm going to get a Dayco D71321 hose and cut it down to fit.

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