Stainless Steel Water Hoses

[John316m]

Hi,

I live in the UK and have been very impressed by the MGBs I have seen on British V8 web site, so much so I am currently builing one along the lines of the ones I have seen (not sure how some of the mods will go down with the more traditional MG guys, but ....), but sticking to the more traditional (well over here at least) Rover V8.

One item I have seen on several of the cars are what look like stainless flexible water hoses (top hose between the block and the Radiator), which appear to be a push fit.

Could anyone point me in the direction of a supplier for these

Many thanks

John

[ex-tyke]

Most performance parts over here are supplied by Summit Racing or Jegs,,,,url's below

http://www.summitracing.com/
http://www.jegs.com/

Specifically, it looks like Mr. Gasket products has some hoses:
http://www.mr-gasket.com/pdf/CoolingSystemAccessories.pdf

...or, as a flyer, always try ebay for info...eg.
http://cgi.ebay.com/RADIATOR-HOSE-KIT-STAINLESS-STEEL-24-FREE-SHIPPING-/260405411763?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3ca15f3fb3

[BlownMGB-V8]

Avoid the ones that use a tapered coupler or sizing sleeves to match up at the ends, as those can come loose at inopportune times. Just ask Dave Kirkman.

JB

[John316m]

Many thanks,

I have just had a quick look and they appear to be just what I am looking for

John

[castlesid]

John,

Welcome to the dark side, in addition to this excellent forum a couple of UK forums which you will find very helpful.

For MGB related stuff.  http://www.british-cars.co.uk

And for tech advice for building and modifying the Rover V8    http://www.v8forum.co.uk/forum/index.php?sid=df7988faa6ab21594a588ef5850a8f17

Kevin.

[John316m]

Hi Kevin,

Many thanks for the information.

Not sure if I have found the dark side or the fast track route to bankruptcy

Regards

John

[castlesid]

John,

Yes it can become a bit compulsive, but I can probably offer advice which will save you money or making unnecessary mistakes, not sure what stage of your build you are at but ask away if you have any questions on engine or suspension parts and suppliers at good prices.

Last year I picked up a 3.9 half engine for £56.00! which would have been fine with a light rebuild but tore it apart, fitted a 4.2 crank, chevy type rods, bored to 95mm and fitted Keith Black Hypereutectic pistons, fitted modified Buick 300 heads, Crower 50232 cam, crane hi-rev lifters, full balance, lightened flywheel and much lightened wallet, but now have 260+ BHP with a nice free revving enging

Whereabouts in the UK are you and Chrome or rubber bumper car?

Kevin.