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Any vehicles w/ straight-out waterneck that fits Slant?
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Author:  Dart270 [ Fri Apr 18, 2003 7:57 am ]
Post subject:  Any vehicles w/ straight-out waterneck that fits Slant?
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
Author:  Doctor Dodge [ Fri Apr 18, 2003 7:29 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Any vehicles w/ straight-out waterneck that fits Slant?
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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
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" :D
As they say..."Here today, gone to Maui" :wink:
DD
Author:  87Slant_sickness [ Fri Apr 18, 2003 8:40 pm ]
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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
Author:  Dart270 [ Sat Apr 19, 2003 4:15 am ]
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Thanks guys, I'll have to walk some yards too. Always good to save some time and effort if possible!

Lou
Author:  Charrlie_S [ Sat Apr 19, 2003 12:39 pm ]
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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.
Author:  Dartvader [ Sun Apr 20, 2003 11:18 am ]
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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?
Author:  Dart270 [ Mon Apr 21, 2003 8:16 am ]
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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
Author:  Bob D [ Mon Apr 21, 2003 6:30 pm ]
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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? :lol:
Bob D
Author:  Dart270 [ Mon Apr 21, 2003 8:51 pm ]
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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.... :lol:

Lou
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