Truck water pump to radiator--what hoses?! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

screech · 02-18-2016, 07:38 PM

Anyone found hoses that work well for going from a 5.3 truck water pump to the radiator and back?

MalibuSSwagon · 02-18-2016, 08:29 PM

I used the stock Silverado hoses in stock orientation in my truck.

BR3W CITY · 02-19-2016, 02:23 AM

Split a hose with some stainless tube for my upper hose. Keeps the intake tube from contacting it and keeping a low angle. Plus its shiny.

Matt Cramer · 02-19-2016, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by MalibuSSwagon

I used the stock Silverado hoses in stock orientation in my truck.

Yep, I used 2005 Silverado hoses for my '72 swap. Had to cut about an inch off each end of the lower hose for best fitment, but other than that, it worked great. Guess Chevy didn't want to make very many changes themselves!

MalibuSSwagon · 02-19-2016, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt Cramer

Yep, I used 2005 Silverado hoses for my '72 swap. Had to cut about an inch off each end of the lower hose for best fitment, but other than that, it worked great. Guess Chevy didn't want to make very many changes themselves!

No kidding with 1" setback plates the hoses were perfect, fit like they were made for the truck.

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MalibuSSwagon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Weare,NH Posts: 1,592	Re: Truck water pump to radiator--what hoses?! I used the stock Silverado hoses in stock orientation in my truck. __________________ Eric 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 1986 Chevrolet C10\|5.3L\|TKO600\|Shortbed\|Custom Deluxe 1983 Malibu Wagon\|TPI 305\|T5 5 speed\|3.73 non-posi

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