C3 Tech/Performance V8 Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine, Basic Tech and Maintenance for the C3 Corvette
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

1981 corvette upper hose

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 4, 2015 | 06:05 PM
  #1  
Jegan1's Avatar
Jegan1
Thread Starter
1st Gear
 
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Default 1981 corvette upper hose

Does anybody know the Gates number for upper hose on 81 Vette? Installed upgraded radiator both ends have to be same size. Auto parts place keeps giving me some way to long part and says that is what it calls for?
Reply
Old Feb 4, 2015 | 09:36 PM
  #2  
Uintah's Avatar
Uintah
Intermediate
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 47
Likes: 0
From: Bella Vista AR
Default

Originally Posted by Jegan1
Does anybody know the Gates number for upper hose on 81 Vette? Installed upgraded radiator both ends have to be same size. Auto parts place keeps giving me some way to long part and says that is what it calls for?
Although my Vette is a 77, the upper Gates hose I installed was also to long and had to be trimmed to length. I believe Gates makes them that way to fit multiple vehicles.
Reply
Old Feb 5, 2015 | 09:17 AM
  #3  
4SPDL81's Avatar
4SPDL81
Racer
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 337
Likes: 6
St. Jude Donor '16
Default

For some reason the Gates hose did not fit quite right on my '81...so a Kelly Springfield L-314 was what I used ( in 2009 )...Good Luck!
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To 1981 corvette upper hose





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 08:13 PM.

story-0
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Corvettes that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 10:34:17


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

A lot of money has changed hands at the online auction house over the years.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-03 10:21:50


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: 10 great gifts Corvette enthusiasts actually want for Father's Day!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:40


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Slideshow: These are the quirks, annoyances, and oddly lovable problems that every Corvette owner eventually learns to live with.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 09:31:39


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Slideshow: 10 reasons why the C6 Z06 is still a performance benchmark after 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 17:20:09


VIEW MORE
story-5
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Slideshow: How much horsepower every Corvette engine lost in 1972.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:54:53


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Slideshow: How to Protect A Convertible Top: 10 DOs & DON'Ts

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-03 00:00:00


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

Slideshow: The 10 most explosive Corvettes ever built based on power-to-weight ratio.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-20 07:23:03


VIEW MORE
story-8
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-9
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE