Cooling System Pipe

[JOE A]

I am not going to be using the FFR supplied corrugated cooling pipe system. Can anyone tell me where I can purchase a short length of rigid pipe (stainless steel I think) for use with the radiator hoses. I am going to utilize the "Berquist" system with standard hoses and a rigid coupling. Thanks

[TimC]

onlinemetals.com and Mcmaster-Carr come to mind

[CJBergquist]

Look up scrap metal dealers in your area, they should have what you need OR try a muffler shop. I think you could use aluminized exhaust pipe in place of the SS pipe.

[JOE A]

Chris, A special thanks to you for your hose part number identification. Makes the task much easier! I am going to order a length of aluminum pipe from online metals.

[turbonut48]

Then, look up the various methods that have been devised to put the retaining ridge on the ends, to help hold the hose.

The Nut

[loeffler1]

Joe A

Check with Breeze Automotive first. They sell a real nice upper aluminum hose section with beads on each end that is connected with hose to the outlets. I didn't care for the corrugated pieces either and especially the short hose connectors. Heard too many stories about them popping off. I used Pegasus blue silicon racing hose for the upper connectors along with a billet filler section. On the lower I used a short section of aluminum pipe (also from Pegasus) and welded a boss on it for a drain. Connected them all together with flexible hose and nary a problem in 6,000 +/- miles. Somewheres in FFR archives under News and Events, I think page 5, under Bill L graduates Type 65 Coupe #421 you'll find pictures of my car that show the engine compartment with a clear view of the hoses.