I did this awhile ago and stumbled across this pic.

You can route the bypass hose underneath the a/c compressor. This does NOT require removing the a/c compressor, I just happened to have it out for other reasons.

I protected the hose because there's an edge on the a/c bracket towards the front of the intake and I didn't want it rubbing through.

Tight fit, but much better than hoses stretched across the engine.

I think I've got some pics with the compressor back installed too... Hmm...





Also later on I added some EZ-Coils from goodyear (springy looking things) just as peace of mind to prevent the hose from ever kinking.

Either the 70's and 80's were even more fun than I can remember, or you forgot to post the pic.

Never mind, it magically appeared.

Hey central - can you put up some more pics or outline the steps, because I plan on doing it when I install the new rad.

Thanks,

Matthew

Steps?

1) Remove 2 factory TB hoses.

2) Shove 5/8" heater hose under a/c compressor, connect to front of TB and upper heater hose.

3) Tighten clamps.

where did you get the cool blue hoses?

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www.coolbluehoses.com

I didn't know if there was anything special - ie different length hoses, caps for the TB, connections, etc.

Thanks.

Matthew

Those are Goodyear HiMiler hoses. The kit with the rad hoses is about $50 then I had to buy some extra in bulk. Summit sells it in 6'(?) lengths. They claim it's more durable than silicone. I got sick of replacement hoses lasting a 2 years or so (considering the original hoses were on the car for 15+ years.)

You can also get clamps from them that have a protective piece to prevent the threads from digging into the hose.

I recall the heater lines are 3/4 and 5/8. I was able to change everything except for this stupid little section that feeds the oil cooler, the molded hose shrinks from 3/4 to 5/8" and connects to a steel tee.

So you have the kc-4 (I think)water/oil heat exchanger then?

I dunno what KC4 is. This is the factory z51 cooler, pumps a little coolant through an adapter above the oil filter.

I think it's basically worthless. It does help warm the oil a little faster on a cold start, so that's useful.

I need to do something different for my oil temps before I do any more track days.

Welcome to the forum btw!

You can't to that if you have an oil cooler, the union for the hose that runs down below the engine is located under the A/C compressor.

Looks good though. Love the blue hoses. Its a shame the don't make them for '90+ Corvettes.

Randy

Thanks! yes it is kinda worthless IMO, with lots to go wrong as far as coolant goes. removed mine and went with a traditional cooler. kc4 is the factory code for this option. and it realy is a heat exchanger. best suited for fast warmup of oil. Aloha

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Yes you can. I have the factory oil cooler. The tee is sorta blocked by the bottom part of the ac bracket in the pic.