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Old Jun 10, 2012 | 09:20 PM
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Wondering if I can just have a hose going directly from waterpump to the lower radiator outlet bypassing the metal pipe?

With my new intercooler setup it would make it so much easier.
Old Jun 10, 2012 | 09:35 PM
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Yes. I used an NB hose back on my turbo NA. Direct fit, and it's a 1 hose solution.
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Old Jun 10, 2012 | 09:36 PM
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Awesome. Do you know if NAPA sells them?
Old Jun 11, 2012 | 09:26 AM
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Here's what I use:






This used to be what FM used for their early FMI FMII kits, but now have gone to a molded silicone hose.
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Old Jun 11, 2012 | 09:39 AM
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Perfect! Thank you. This will do for now.
Old Jun 17, 2012 | 05:34 PM
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thanks for the NB hose solution didnt realize that.
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