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Old 10-06-2018, 10:40 AM   #16
RR440MAN
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Re: Steam Vent Crossover coolant tube(Not sure what to call it)

OK, I have been delving into this steam port issue on a 2006 6.0 LQ9 swap into a 71 GMC. I would like to utilize the rear steam ports. The dilemma is it is hard to justify spending 140-$200 bucks on a steam vent kit. I want to utilize the TB coolant line due to possible cold weather application. Since I have the engine on a stand and have been freshing up the engine heads, lifters, I had removed the front steam crossover tube. To check I placed the crossover tube at the rear of the engine by reversing it and it seems it would fit properly with the TB tube being on the other side of the rear of the engine.

So my question is : If I get another front Oem crossover tube, some rubber hose ; a tee which would tie in the front and rear crossover tube and route to the TB coolant line a viable cheap alternative? Of course I would route the output back to the radiator inlet. Any thoughts on this on making it work effectively? I think it would benefit to use both front and rear since engines and terrain dictate angles of the engine instead of relying only on the front ports.
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