Camaro/corvette waterpump to stock 73-87 upper radiator hose - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

87chevy.com · 10-13-2017, 11:16 PM

Is there a stock off the shelf upper radiator hose that will work without splicing 2 hoses? Im not concerned with trimming to fit, just rather not buy 2 hoses and spice if possible. I also dont want the universal hose on the truck either. The truck type waterpump upper hose is simple, but isn't an option and everyone's uncle knows a stock truck upper rad hose fits just fine.
Thanks

homemade87 · 10-14-2017, 09:07 AM

I too had the same problem as you . I wound up bending a cloths hanger to the shape I needed and went thru nearly every hose at my local parts store . I did find one to work for me . I did have to use a rubber reducer on the water pump . Most things that worked was too big for the pump . In the end it worked out good . I too have the corvette acc .

Unfortunately this would not help you because I put it in a 67 camaro and the lenght would be different . But it is an option to find one at the local part store like I had to . My parts store was pretty accommodating .

I hope someone has found one with a part number . I do plan on doing the same thing in the future and can use the info as well .

10-13-2017, 11:16 PM	#1
87chevy.com BMW & ASE Master Certified Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,256	Camaro/corvette waterpump to stock 73-87 upper radiator hose Is there a stock off the shelf upper radiator hose that will work without splicing 2 hoses? Im not concerned with trimming to fit, just rather not buy 2 hoses and spice if possible. I also dont want the universal hose on the truck either. The truck type waterpump upper hose is simple, but isn't an option and everyone's uncle knows a stock truck upper rad hose fits just fine. Thanks __________________ 1987 Silverado - L83 5.3 w/ 6L80e ,A/C,P/W,P/L,TILT, HID projectors, Wilwood C-10 Pro Spindles w/ 2018 silverado front brakes & C-5 Corvette Rear Disc Brakes 1999 BMW 528i - 5.7 LS1 w/ 4l60e, Ford 8.8 IRS w31 spline posi & FX-r projector retrofit New project: 2006 BMW x5 6cyl AWD to L83 6l80e 4wd to 2WD / RWD A poor man buy's it twice finally got my domain name back, 87chevy.com.... site rework in progress

10-14-2017, 09:07 AM	#2
homemade87 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Guntersville Alabama Posts: 1,073	Re: Camaro/corvette waterpump to stock 73-87 upper radiator hose I too had the same problem as you . I wound up bending a cloths hanger to the shape I needed and went thru nearly every hose at my local parts store . I did find one to work for me . I did have to use a rubber reducer on the water pump . Most things that worked was too big for the pump . In the end it worked out good . I too have the corvette acc . Unfortunately this would not help you because I put it in a 67 camaro and the lenght would be different . But it is an option to find one at the local part store like I had to . My parts store was pretty accommodating . I hope someone has found one with a part number . I do plan on doing the same thing in the future and can use the info as well .



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