Thread: using coils in radiator hose?

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thank you for the replies guys. it sounds like the coils were ruled out so I won't be able to get coolant in my engine and let it run this weekend, but that's ok. the rubber flex hoses are an option, but what about the chrome flex ones? Are they more or less just a more expensive version of the same thing? Steve/Ken, is that just exhaust tubing bent to fit? I'm wondering how I would be able to bend that up. Steve yours looks chromed - Ken is that painted/ceramic coated?

I'll be out in the sticks this weekend working on the car, but I'll check back Sunday night. Thanks again!

I use header tubing, then make my cuts to form the shape I need. Those are ceramic coated to match my headers. U bends, J bends, and 90's.
Thanks whiplash23T.
Ken

I use stainless mandrel bends and weld together, mine is polished stainless, In the pic is 1 x 90 degree and 1 x 45 degree which was cut slightly to 35 degrees. You could probably get yours bent up at a muffler shop fairly cheaply in stainless or mild steel.

Originally Posted by 35fordcoupe

thank you for the replies guys. it sounds like the coils were ruled out so I won't be able to get coolant in my engine and let it run this weekend, but that's ok. the rubber flex hoses are an option, but what about the chrome flex ones? Are they more or less just a more expensive version of the same thing? Steve/Ken, is that just exhaust tubing bent to fit? I'm wondering how I would be able to bend that up. Steve yours looks chromed - Ken is that painted/ceramic coated?

I'll be out in the sticks this weekend working on the car, but I'll check back Sunday night. Thanks again!