Anbody else using the short water pump and mid 80\'s vette rad?

[s15laynrubba]

I know that the stock 2.8 hose fit the top with a little trimming on mine, but what radiator hose are you guys using for the bottom?

[bohn333]

i went to fleet farm and bought a rubber flex house made for tractors..works great!!!

[carguy1959]

I used a short water pump on my Blazer with a F/S 3 core radiator. I used the lower hose off the donor car (73 Chevy Caprice). I think I had to trim it a little bit ot the motor side. I\'m sure a flex hose would work as well. Good luck...

[dynlub]

Hi. What ever lower hose you use or make,be sure that it has a spring in it .This prevents the hose from being sucked closed by the water pump. http://www.s10v8.com/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif

[Mike]

http://s10v8.com/myegallery.php?&do=showgall&gid=8&offset=12&orderb y=dateD

[xeniadrums]

I\'m using that setup. Check out my pic of my radiator...

[s15laynrubba]

Thanks for the info!I stopped by the auto parts store this morning and spent $8 and about 30 minutes finding one to fit.This is a great site and has alot of info and knowledge.Thanks again.....Jay

[S10gator]

take a look at the rad i\'m installing...see my pics...