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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 11:10 PM
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Default Heater hoses...

The top heater hose goes to the waterpump, and the bottom heater hose goes to the fitting on the intake, correct?
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 11:27 PM
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yes easiest way to remember is they cross
Old Jun 19, 2008 | 11:41 PM
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Cool, thanks...
Old Jun 20, 2008 | 05:21 PM
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Awhile back I ordered one from Advanced Auto but it was straight and I want a 90*. So, I bought one off ebay but it won't work because the barb hits the intake runnner....
Old Jun 20, 2008 | 08:38 PM
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I've been looking all day and cant find a fitting that will work with my intake! It needs to be 90 degree with 1/2" threads and 5/8" barb, and stand perferably 2.5" tall to clear the runner.... Suggestions?
Old Jun 21, 2008 | 08:18 AM
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Default RE: Heater hoses...

I had the same issue. My right angle hose connector hitting my intake. So here's what I did. I got the connector from Summit, they're Earl's. I think it looks kind of ridiculous, but it works

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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 11:29 AM
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Default RE: Heater hoses...

I had a 90 degree fitting on mine but changed it to this 45 degree so there was no kinking. The taller valve covers change things.
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 02:12 PM
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Hmm, see, valley's intake looks flat and Chase's is kinda hard to see. I have an Edelbrock Performer and the runner is about 1/2" from the fitting hole and it stands 1.25" tall. So my normal 90* fitting can't even get 1 thread in the hole since the barb immediatly hits the runner.

It looks like crap, but I picked up a 1/2" black iron coupler that stands 3/4" tall and should clear it just fine. It kinda looks like crap, but maybe if I paint it black it will blend in better...
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