Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

Custom Coolant hose options

Collapse
X
 
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts

    Custom Coolant hose options

    I'm sure some here have ran into the delema of fabricating custom coolant lines for a swap. Im hoping someone can guide me in the right direction for what to do here. I recently swapped an s38 into my e30 with a custom radiator.

    Hose #1 from bottom of thermostat housing to radiator is a loop with one end having an Inner diameter of 2" the other end 1 15/16"
    Click image for larger version

Name:	hose 1.jpg
Views:	1
Size:	64.0 KB
ID:	7236231

    Hose #2 into top of radiator looks like a bent L. inner diameters of one end 1 7/8" and the other 1 15/16". It also has a small connection on the side with an inner diameter of 3/8"

    Click image for larger version

Name:	hose 2.jpg
Views:	1
Size:	94.0 KB
ID:	7236233

    Click image for larger version

Name:	hose 2-2.jpg
Views:	1
Size:	49.7 KB
ID:	7236232

    I had called a maker of silicone hoses but since they have to make a mold it will be very pricy. I was quoted between 700 and 1000 dollars to make both.

    The Build:
    http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=191125

    #2
    Flexible hose or hard pipe with couplers.
    Shawn @ Bimmerbuddies
    Bimmerbuddies LLC
    717-388-1256
    2971a Roundtop Rd, Middletown PA 17057
    bimmerbuddiesllc@gmail.com

    Comment


      #3
      I would suggest trying to simplify the connections and try and find an off the shelf part. Either that or have steel tube made up in the correct shape, then use short pieces of rubber hose to connect it all. Kind of like this:

      Comment


        #4
        ask your local autozone if you can look at their hoses.
        Your signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.

        www.gecoils.com
        My euro 316 project Transaction Feedback

        Comment


          #5
          Salvos keeps their hoses on the back wall.

          Then again, Nitro's idea is probably the best. Someone with a mandrel bender should be able to make something for you.

          Comment

          Working...
          X