Big block sb radiator
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Drifting
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Porterville Ca
Big block sb radiator
My small block manual trans convertible appears to have a small block radiator, anyone know what upper and lower radiator hoses to use ? I want to use molded, not flex hoses.
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If you have a small block radiator and engine why do you mention BB in your title?
Here is a lower http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...oducts_id=1851
Here is a upper http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...oducts_id=1848
Do they match in shape what you have now?
Here is a lower http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...oducts_id=1851
Here is a upper http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...oducts_id=1848
Do they match in shape what you have now?
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From: Taylor Michigan
Melting Slicks
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factory BB cars had diff radiator or special hoses to do the job.
My BB car uses specfic hoses . Tolerances are close (tight fit)
It would be just trial and error if you don't have the correct radiator to begin with. who could guess?
Ps ...I would buy the correct radiator and go from there.
My BB car uses specfic hoses . Tolerances are close (tight fit)
It would be just trial and error if you don't have the correct radiator to begin with. who could guess?
Ps ...I would buy the correct radiator and go from there.
Racer
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From: Central Valley Cali
When I did my big block conversion on my 72 I used the appropriate upper hose for the year car with the options I have. It work great. For the lower I used the stock hose but cut a lot a material of it but fits well.
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From: Bridgewater nj
did the same thing on my 74 went from a 350 to 427 BB