Where to Buy Coolant Pipe?

[kschoenefeld]

I'm replacing some coolant hoses with silicone, and there is a piece of straight pipe in my coolant system that I would like to replace with slightly larger diameter. The piece is about 8 inches long, and I would like 1.75 inch O.D. with hose bead at both ends.

I have been able to find sources for silicone hoses, but where do you buy the pipes? I was thinking stainless or aluminum. How about if you want a custom bend or length?

Thanks!

[Paul F]

The muffler guys can probably supply you with standard or custom bends/lengths.

Stainless Works - http://www.stainlessworks.net/cart/index.php
Stainless Specialties - http://www.stainless-specialties.com/

[EarlsflyinCobra]

Moroso I think makes a solid hose link....

[kschoenefeld]

Looks like one of the stainless suppliers could easily provide the part. Now if it doesn't cost an arm and a leg.....

[Calbullet]

try also SpeedwayMotors.com. they have the silicone hose and aluminum connectors.

[Paul F]

Karl,

As I recall, one of those two suppliers was about 2x the other for bends/straight pipe sections.

[kschoenefeld]

I called Stainless Specialties in Tennessee, and the 8 inch stainless hose joiner, non-polished, with bead welded on both ends was $18.00 plus shipping. I think that is a very fair price. Thanks to all for their input.