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caverman · 02-19-2011, 02:06 PM

Looks good!

Definately a cheap and easy mod.

blackknight · 02-19-2011, 02:10 PM

For sure.

next up....CAI and exhaust. those....are a bit more expensive haha

The Stig · 03-06-2011, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by blackknight

Ok so i was able to get it done. I was able to stick a water bottle at the thermostat housing to catch remnant coolant that didnt drain.

I was able to reuse the stock clamps...it was a pain but i got them on there.

Overall this went without a hitch. Burped the coolant system when i was done and took her for a drive. Temps were hight at first, but i burped it a few times while driving and they went down to around 198.

Here are some pics. Overall this was a preetty easy mod and cheap! the hoses come from amazon are 30 bucks or so shipped! no brainer compared to some of the kits that cost a lot.

old hose- came off the firewall surprisingly easy. just a few twists and popped right off.

firewall connections

fed by the abs perch

back to the water pump/tstat housing

overall shot

When you say "burped" what do you mean? Like how would I burp the system?

2010 SSRS · 03-06-2011, 01:00 PM

looks good

blackknight · 03-06-2011, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by stieger

When you say "burped" what do you mean? Like how would I burp the system?

when you drain the system and put the coolant back in there will be air bubbles in the system. You have to literally...burp the bubbles out of the system.

Its easy to do. once you have the coolant back in, start the car and unscrew the filler cap on the radiator to allow the air to escape.

67motorcat · 03-07-2011, 08:20 AM

I did mine as well.
The funny thing is the 5/8 nipple on the firewall goes to the 3/4 nipple on the water pump.
And the 3/4 nipple on the firewall goes to the 5/8 on the water pump.

I wonder why GM did that

Folks need to be sure to get it the rite way.Use the correct diameter hose at the firewall and spread the 5/8 hose over the 3/4 nipple at the water pump.Less chance damaging the heater core that way.

I wonder how many people have going to the same size nipple both ways and if it would make a difference?The water control valve could be impacted with the flow of water going the wrong direction?

BigRed585Lbs · 03-08-2011, 07:50 AM

I thought only us old farts got confused.

motorhead · 03-08-2011, 08:08 AM

I can't really see in the pics well. Where are you guys relocating them too? It looks like you're relocating them by the exhaust manifolds which would be a very bad idea. Can someone chime in or show some better pics?

67motorcat · 03-08-2011, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by BigRed585Lbs

I thought only us old farts got confused.

I'm old now too!
Age has nothing to do with it....

67motorcat · 03-08-2011, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by motorhead

I can't really see in the pics well. Where are you guys relocating them too? It looks like you're relocating them by the exhaust manifolds which would be a very bad idea. Can someone chime in or show some better pics?

The hoses are running inside the ABS perch.
They are protected by the heat shield,Run split conduit over the hoses to protect from chaffing.
It's tight,but fit perfectly.

caverman · 03-08-2011, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by motorhead

I can't really see in the pics well. Where are you guys relocating them too? It looks like you're relocating them by the exhaust manifolds which would be a very bad idea. Can someone chime in or show some better pics?

Nope...no where near the exhaust. There are some openings in the bracket holing the ABS module. You use that to go through.

Coop · 03-08-2011, 09:09 AM

For later mod.

Cam 427 · 03-08-2011, 09:14 AM

Nicely done. I wish I had gone this route instead of AFX hose kit. Although a nice OE look, the hose kit is in the way as far as accessing spark plugs and header bolts.

Cam 427 · 03-08-2011, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Gonzo

This is a great DIY. Just had one question, what did you do with the check valves that were in the heater hoses? I noticed that you had the check valves in your 'before' picture and wondered if you included them with the new hoses.

The plastic checkvalve looking things in the original hoses are just connectors.

02-19-2011, 02:06 PM	#15
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02-19-2011, 02:10 PM	#16
blackknight Camaro Lover Drives: 2014 GMC Sierra 5.3L Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago 'Burbs Posts: 709	For sure. next up....CAI and exhaust. those....are a bit more expensive haha __________________ No Camaro right now. But I'll be back in one in a few years.

03-06-2011, 01:00 PM	#18
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03-07-2011, 08:20 AM	#20
67motorcat Blown Cool Breeze Drives: 2011 Black on Black 2SS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pinehurst NC Posts: 1,027 View My Garage	I did mine as well. The funny thing is the 5/8 nipple on the firewall goes to the 3/4 nipple on the water pump. And the 3/4 nipple on the firewall goes to the 5/8 on the water pump. I wonder why GM did that Folks need to be sure to get it the rite way.Use the correct diameter hose at the firewall and spread the 5/8 hose over the 3/4 nipple at the water pump.Less chance damaging the heater core that way. I wonder how many people have going to the same size nipple both ways and if it would make a difference?The water control valve could be impacted with the flow of water going the wrong direction? __________________ 2011 Black on Black 2SS M6 Had a 2010 IBM 2SS M6 Enjoy life.Think of all the women on the Titanic who passed up dessert.

03-08-2011, 09:09 AM	#26
Coop Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lawton/Fort Sill, OK Posts: 1,632	For later mod. __________________ 2010 Camaro 1SS Inferno Orange Magnusson Supercharger Installed and Tuned by ADM Performance, Roto Fab CAI IOM painted, MBRP Cat Back Exhaust, Barton Industries Short Shifter, Clear Image Headers, Pedders coilovers, BMR Front/Rear sway bars Trailing Arms and End Links, VMax ported TB

03-08-2011, 07:50 AM	#21
BigRed585Lbs Drives: Sierra and Tahoe Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: By Marion, MS Posts: 1,324 View My Garage	I thought only us old farts got confused.

03-08-2011, 08:08 AM	#22
motorhead Drives: Love the one you're with Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Downtown Charlie Brown Posts: 11,850	I can't really see in the pics well. Where are you guys relocating them too? It looks like you're relocating them by the exhaust manifolds which would be a very bad idea. Can someone chime in or show some better pics?

03-08-2011, 09:14 AM	#27
Cam 427 Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Washington Posts: 677	Nicely done. I wish I had gone this route instead of AFX hose kit. Although a nice OE look, the hose kit is in the way as far as accessing spark plugs and header bolts.

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