Upper Radiator Hose

[shatar4]

Looking for ideas on what would fit my 440. Already tried the Dayco 70352 which is pictured and its about 2-3 inches short. The curve from the radiator is perfect but its to short on the motor side. I tried the flexible and the shiny hoses on my small block and not a big fan of those but it may be my last resort. Thanks in advance

[dave73chally]

I just put on a gates 20630 and it fit pretty good with minimal trimming after trying the same dayco you did. A slight "crimp" in one area but nothing that should restrict flow at all. Was under $15 on amazon.

Oh nevermind, just saw you have a side mount on your water neck. Mine is from the top.

[Katfish]

Looks like it would fit fine if you cut it down.
Wouldn't worry about the curve at that point, it will straighten out.

[anlauto]

I think you could work with that hose and a good quality clamp.

[daveh]

I agree with Anlauto.  It will straighten especially since you have the long neck on the housing.   

[shatar4]

Well I went to my favorite auto parts store today and after 10 min. of looking, found the right one. It is a lower hose of a 04-06 Colorado. A little trimming and it fits beautiful. Best part it was only $4.19 not the $16.00 I was going to cut up. Thanks for all the suggestions.

[YellowThumper]

  Many times I have walked the isles in part stores for the right hoses to fit my mods. I cannot stand the look of the flex hoses.

Mike

[js29no]

Many times I have walked the isles in part stores for the right hoses to fit my mods. I cannot stand the look of the flex hoses.
           
Mike

[Chryco Psycho]

I have done a lot of custom stuff & have looked at hundreds of hoses & catalogs for parts that will fit right .
 Semms you found a great solution . keep the part # for future reference too