Stuck! Custom Cooling Hose

[badazz81z28]

Ok, I thought I had this problem solved. I was going to buy a Cool Flex radiator Hose, but the company is giving me "parts awaiting" powder coating now for a few weeks now.

I work in fabircation, I know it does take that long.....


So I think I'm going to call BS and cancel my order.


I need to know what other option I have to get custom bent hose. I have an LS1 with the radiator out-let on the driver side. The LS1 OEM hose will not work because my cold air intake is in the way. Thanks,

[oestek]

Straight rubber hose ends, cut & weld some U bends to make what you need!

[Bryce]

I like going to autozone, finding some hose with the correct bends and adding one splice with stainless tubing and safety wire some clamps.

[jlcustomz]

After dropping my radiator mounting 2" to do my custom engine bay cover, I got a bathroom grab handle from home depot since it's 1.5" stainless .Used parts of it between my existing hoses. Sanded & polished so no one would ever guess what they started out as.https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/10/DSC00657_zps51075811-1.jpg

[astroracer]

After dropping my radiator mounting 2" to do my custom engine bay cover, I got a bathroom grab handle from home depot since it's 1.5" stainless .Used parts of it between my existing hoses. Sanded & polished so no one would ever guess what they started out as

That's exactly what I'll be doing as soon as I get the radiator installation done. I would like to find one in 1 3/4" for the bottom line...
Mark

[badazz81z28]

That's exactly what I'll be doing as soon as I get the radiator installation done. I would like to find one in 1 3/4" for the bottom line...
Mark

I do have limitations...I can't weld or cut anything thick and heavy. Is there custom hose kits out there?

[jlcustomz]

You should be able to find stainless pipe with bends& cut what you can use from it. The rest can be from 1 or 2 hoses.

[AintQik]

As others have suggested get it bent up powdercoated and use rubber ends. Looks awesome. Or weld an fittings.

[garys 68]

Can you solder? I had some odd angles to get my radiator connected to the LSx in my 68 corvette. I used copper plumbing with 90, 45, etc degree fittings at each end, painted them black. Also allows for size adapter if needed. Picked everything up at Sears hardware.

[1969sschevelle]

Got any custom exhaust shops near you? Have them bend you up something like your mockup and use rubber ends

[68sixspeed]

Speedway has the bends and sections needed to fabricate your own, either welding or using silicone couplers.

[badazz81z28]

Speedway has the bends and sections needed to fabricate your own, either welding or using silicone couplers.



I saw that, thought it was a little too much $$ for what it was. I ended up spending $50 on a Summit SS flexible Hose. Hopefully it works out.

I called Cool Flex today and told me they expect news at the end of next week....I canceled my order.

I have a feeling he collects orders and send in mass quanties to save $$. I don't blame him, but I'm sick of waiting months for parts I need now.