Hey Folks,

I know some of the racers use a "straight out" waterneck with custom radiators and such. Does anybody know of an OEM or aftermarket source for a such a neck that'll fit the Slant bolt pattern? I know the Mopar SB is too big.

Thanks much,

Lou

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You got me on that one Lou...

I have always just "fabbed-up" special ones as needed but I bet there is an OE one out there that could be modified and used.
I will need to go "walk the yards" to see what will work. Don't hold your breath for my findings, I leave tomorrow for a week of spring break "R&R"
As they say..."Here today, gone to Maui"
DD

Hey Lou,

I'm going walkin some yards tommorow, i'll keep an eye for ya the Chevy straight six used in Nova's has a straight out neck, looked similar to the slants, anyways i'll do some scrounging

Justin

Thanks guys, I'll have to walk some yards too. Always good to save some time and effort if possible!

Lou

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Try a 2.2-2.5 4cyl. They use the same gasket, Had a visual on one today, looks close to the same.

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I would give the Chev 6 a close look. I know the Mopar andChev small block V-8's use the same housing and Gasket. What are you tryin to accomplish?

Thanks for the tips guys, esp for the 2.2L tip Charlie. I didn't think to pop the hood on Christine's '87 Aries - oops...

Vader, remember my new aluminum radiator with different hose locations than stock? The upper hose comes straight out of the head, and I'd rather not have to machine another waterneck if I do another of these conversions.

Also, the piece of Al scrap I made the neck from was not very long, so I think I didn't make a long enough nipple on it, or at least it's borderline. My upper hose popped off when I spun off the VIR South track sideways at 75 MPH into bumpy dirt/grass (quite a ride). No problems since, but extra insurance is good.

Lou

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This reminds me of the Saturn commercial where the guy steals a part off of his wife's car for a construction project. Do you think she'll miss her waterneck Lou?
Bob D

I may have to consult a local junkyard after checking the K car. That's the only car of our 4 that she will really drive (2 X manual steering and one big van), so....

Lou

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