68 C10 air intake suggestions

[GMJimmy]

Hey all.
I have a 68 C10 with a 5.3 LS with a dual pass rad, and need some suggestions for upper and lower rad hoses.
Thanks.

[LS short box]

I typically make a wire pattern for both the top and bottom hoses and visit the local parts houses. They let me pic thru the hoses in the stock room. I've had the best luck with Oreillys. You may have to trim them a bit to get them fit correctly.

[GMJimmy]

Originally Posted by LS short box

I typically make a wire pattern for both the top and bottom hoses and visit the local parts houses. They let me pic thru the hoses in the stock room. I've had the best luck with Oreillys. You may have to trim them a bit to get them fit correctly.

Thanks for the reply. I like the idea but need to find a store that stocks hoses. Most stores order from a warehouse. We have several auto parts stores up here but no O'reillys. Gotta fine a store that will let me look at what they have.

[Richard]

Puzzled to see post about rad hoses with the air intake title? My air intake mockup is noted in build thread. An air box will be built to draw air from in front of core support. Used rad hoses from the Camaro engine came out of with some couplers for the rad. Also can be seen in my thread.

[leegreen]

Lots of variables on a swap, fans. shroud, accessories

Factory hoses from a LS powered truck (early 200* years) and a couple of these couplers will give you lots of options for shortening and changing angles.

with steam vent (many swaps seem to ignore the importance of steam vent!) https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0BKRS2GPN/
without vent https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B09FJKPZ4X

The last hose suggested in this thread may also be useful for pass upper
https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=856005

if your bends don't need to be too extreme you might also get away with ordering one of those universal hoses with the spring inside in the right length.

[LS short box]

With your dual pass rad on which side of the car are the inlet and outlet?
What are you running for front accessories? Pics?