sypath

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Hello!

Would like to know what kind of coolant hose you guys use for the v-mount setup. I have the rotary works radiator and need some hoses but dont know which one to buy!

Thanks

BLACK MAMBA

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Flexible radiator hose, Thats what im using for that same radiator.

jkstill

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I bought a silicone elbow, 45 degree I think, and cut each end to length.

sypath

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ordered 1 meter flexible hose, hopefully thats enough! thanks for the replies

Mitchocalypse

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i got this type of stuff at a local store



It seems decent enough but i had the hose blow off twice now. I tightened the everloving p!ss out of the c-clamps though and its been good since. Looks kind of hot-roddy. That could be a plus or a minus depending on what youre going for.

gracer7-rx7

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I sourced the top hose from Baker Precision b/c they had nice long 8" "legs" but now it looks like they are only 4": HPS Silicone 90 degree hoses

I sourced the return hose from Pegasus:
https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/gr...pID=COOLELB90K

I used the joiners where needed: https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/gr...pID=COOLNIPPLE

mako

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Does the rotary works radiator have some type of diverter in the middle of the top tank to force coolant through the core?

Thanks,
James

Monkman33

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It would have to. There would no cooling done without one.

mako

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Thanks, I thought the same thing. The only reason I asked is because usually you can see where the diverter is welded in and when I was looking at the rotary works and a few other v mount radiators they looked totally smooth on top.

I have been trying to decide if I want to modify the fluidyne radiator that I have or just buy one of the cheap ebay ones.

Speed of light

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My vote is to mod the Fluidyne if you can--that's what I did few years ago for my v mount; it was reasonably easy and it's worked great.


As to the OP's question: I was able to cut down the stock hoses which worked out perfect for my setup.

sypath

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The flexibile hose worked perfectly. A bit pricey but worth it

Sideo

I wanted to retain the OEM look as much as possible. I cut up several old hoses and taped them back together in an arrangement that would work. After that I went to auto zone and compared it with their wall of hoses until I found one that looked like it would work.

FD7KiD

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any updates??

sypath

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Used these silicone flexible hoses, worked like a charm

FD7KiD

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did that rotary works V mount radiator actually come with the divider ??

IRPerformance

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I'm not a fan of the flexible hoses. I've had them leak multiple times. You can buy a universal radiator hose kit that will have various pipes and elbows.

Molotovman

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There are a few build threads where guys have used them with success.

IRPerformance

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They can work, but often they are not exactly the same size as stock and develop leaks over time. Getting the kits I suggested ends up for a cleaner install in my opinion.