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Old Aug 28, 2010 | 09:22 PM
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I am planning to buy Lower and upper Radiator Hoses ( Brand: Spectre ) for my 76 vette. There are no modification on the car. Could I install these hoses ? If, yes what is the best Length and inside Diameter for the lower and upper hoses.

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Old Aug 29, 2010 | 12:16 AM
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Originally Posted by a-alshebli
Hi,

I am planning to buy Lower and upper Radiator Hoses ( Brand: Spectre ) for my 76 vette. There are no modification on the car. Could I install these hoses ? If, yes what is the best Length and inside Diameter for the lower and upper hoses.

Many thanks,

Abdull
Hi abdull,
Not sure abouit your 76 but they should be very close. I have the summit racing brand but also heard the spectre hoses are good also. My hose came as a kit and it will fit most size radiators. I bought the 24inch lenght hose and cut it down to size with a saw then filed down the hose ends smooth. So far no leaks.
Hope this helps.
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Old Aug 29, 2010 | 03:33 AM
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That brand is very cheap CHinese crap. Get Goodyear hoses or similar.
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Old Aug 29, 2010 | 04:11 AM
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Originally Posted by GPGG70
Hi abdull,
Not sure abouit your 76 but they should be very close. I have the summit racing brand but also heard the spectre hoses are good also. My hose came as a kit and it will fit most size radiators. I bought the 24inch lenght hose and cut it down to size with a saw then filed down the hose ends smooth. So far no leaks.
Hope this helps.
Thanks GPPG70,

I will go as you went. I will buy a summit racing hoses. Thank you again

Abdull
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Originally Posted by SanDiegoPaul
That brand is very cheap CHinese crap. Get Goodyear hoses or similar.
Thanks SanDiegoPaul for the advice. I will go with summit Brand.

Abdull
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Old Aug 29, 2010 | 05:19 AM
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That brand is very cheap CHinese crap. Get Goodyear hoses or similar.
Yep, my upper lasted about 4 months before leaking. I now have the stock goodyear hoses...should have done that in the first place.
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