LS1 Swap Radiator Hoses - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

thenooblet · 06-27-2010, 03:40 PM

What are people these days using for rad. hoses in LS swaped cars? I have an s14 that I'm putting an LS1 in and I have with a Mishimoto KA radiator and I dont really know what to do for cooling hoses. Any info would be apperciated.

KansaiDrifter · 06-27-2010, 03:53 PM

The KA hoses are pretty dang close, and I'd just swing by Napa and find one, they carry all sorts of hoses. It's handy to take something like a coat hanger or welding rod and bend it from center to center of your inlets to find the perfect shape, or something you can work with. Also remember to measure the diameter of the inlets for hoses size.

thenooblet · 06-27-2010, 05:42 PM

thank you sir!^

anyone else?

thenooblet · 06-29-2010, 07:55 PM

no one else?

*Nismoknightska-t* · 06-30-2010, 10:11 PM

go on silviav8forums.com and search it

the part numbers will come right up

i just shipped out a set yesterday too

Kingtal0n · 04-09-2017, 05:03 PM

I need the lower radiator hose for LSx swap 240sx (use KA radiator) and that site (silviav8swap) seems to be down. anyone have an idea?

travon47 · 04-10-2017, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kingtal0n

I need the lower radiator hose for LSx swap 240sx (use KA radiator) and that site (silviav8swap) seems to be down. anyone have an idea?

MISHIMOTO sells lsx swap rad hoses for a ka radiator but are expensive. This is going to make it easier on your self since the thermostat outlet is larger than the rad outlet. Other wise go to a auto parts store and find pre bent hoses that work and use a jointer to connect them (since you wont find something that is an exact fit)

D.Adams · 04-10-2017, 08:32 AM

I used twin cam Ka hoses

onehundredoctane · 04-10-2017, 08:35 AM

There is a NAPA hose that is dead on for the upper radiator hose, get a inline sensor housing for the steam port, keeps things simple.

travon47 · 04-10-2017, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onehundredoctane

There is a NAPA hose that is dead on for the upper radiator hose, get a inline sensor housing for the steam port, keeps things simple.

He asked about a lower hose not upper

Kingtal0n · 04-14-2017, 04:31 PM

Thanks everyone. For reference, I wound up using a 2004 Corvette Z06 lower radiator hose. I trimmed it a tiny bit and it seems close enough for now, at least. It isn't perfect though so its on my list of things to go back and re-do later if necessary, as the rad might need to move anyways. What was nice about it though was the lower part of it had the smaller size for the KA radiator, and the upper part has the larger size for the water pump, so it was almost a perfect fit.

06-30-2010, 10:11 PM	#5
Nismoknightska-t Premium Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Azusa, socal baby! why do i live this way?? it must be the money! Age: 38 Posts: 523 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	go on silviav8forums.com and search it the part numbers will come right up i just shipped out a set yesterday too __________________ NismoKnights Terrorizing Honda crews since 2003 ls2 powered kouki..all show and GO! putting it down on the streets and the track! LMAO V8 Nismokights on http://www.youtube.com/user/NismoKnights

04-10-2017, 08:32 AM	#8
D.Adams Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lake Havasu City Arizona Age: 40 Posts: 2,587 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	I used twin cam Ka hoses __________________ “About the time we think we can make ends meet, somebody moves the ends.” ―Herbert Hoover The build http://zilvia.net/f/builds-builds-on...u-city-az.html Owner of NVS Fabrications

06-27-2010, 03:53 PM	#2
KansaiDrifter Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Marysville, WA Age: 38 Posts: 615 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	The KA hoses are pretty dang close, and I'd just swing by Napa and find one, they carry all sorts of hoses. It's handy to take something like a coat hanger or welding rod and bend it from center to center of your inlets to find the perfect shape, or something you can work with. Also remember to measure the diameter of the inlets for hoses size.

04-09-2017, 05:03 PM	#6
Kingtal0n Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South Florida Age: 41 Posts: 4,828 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	I need the lower radiator hose for LSx swap 240sx (use KA radiator) and that site (silviav8swap) seems to be down. anyone have an idea?

04-10-2017, 08:35 AM	#9
onehundredoctane Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Greensborough, NC Posts: 2,783 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	There is a NAPA hose that is dead on for the upper radiator hose, get a inline sensor housing for the steam port, keeps things simple.

04-14-2017, 04:31 PM	#11
Kingtal0n Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South Florida Age: 41 Posts: 4,828 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	Thanks everyone. For reference, I wound up using a 2004 Corvette Z06 lower radiator hose. I trimmed it a tiny bit and it seems close enough for now, at least. It isn't perfect though so its on my list of things to go back and re-do later if necessary, as the rad might need to move anyways. What was nice about it though was the lower part of it had the smaller size for the KA radiator, and the upper part has the larger size for the water pump, so it was almost a perfect fit.