Best fitting 455 upper radiator hose

Discussion in 'The Bench' started by '72 Skylark Custom 4bbl, Mar 22, 2020.

  1. '72 Skylark Custom 4bbl

    '72 Skylark Custom 4bbl Well-Known Member

    Evening guys.

    So I have a '72 Skylark, did a 455 swap & I'm looking for the best fitting Gates upper radiator hose. I've read through the threads on here & Georges tips but haven't quite found the answer.

    What I'm after is the Gates hose that will fit the best with a non-GS air cleaner. I currently have a 20980 & it doesn't quite fit into the shroud strap very well(pulls on the strap a good bit).

    Which is a better fit for the fan shroud strap the Gates 20577 or 20869?

    Thanks everyone,

    Kyle
     
  2. yachtsmanbill

    yachtsmanbill Well-Known Member

    Hey Kyle... this was back in 2013 when I fist picked up the XGS 455. The hose was an order and one day out. Hope this helps... ws

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  3. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

  4. yachtsmanbill

    yachtsmanbill Well-Known Member

    $9.29 at Bumper to Bumper including tax, no shipping and immediate return if incorrect. The B to B owner is a 4-4-2 guy too. ;) ws
     
  5. '72 Skylark Custom 4bbl

    '72 Skylark Custom 4bbl Well-Known Member

    Thanks Guys.

    Larry, RockAuto used to be awesome but since CO changed the tax set-up they say they will no longer ship to my address.

    Seems that the 20869 would be the hose I'm looking for.

    Thanks,

    Kyle
     

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