Nice Upper Radiator Hose for K-swaps. - K20A.org .:. The K Series Source . Honda / Acura K20a k24a Engine Forum

**Karcepts** · 04-06-2006, 06:15 PM

Here's a nice upper radiator hose that will yield good clearances with an intake on most K-swapped vehicles. You can run your intake piping straight out of the TB and not have to worry about the hot hose resting on the piping. It will work basically as is (w/ minimal cutting on the ends) for a K20. On a K24, you can use the front (radiator outlet) portion and then if hooking up a thermoswitch/temp sensor adapter, use a hose on the back end that makes a 45 deg instead of the 90 deg shown, since the coolant nipple sits differently between the two engines. Enjoy...

Hose is Autozone P/N: M248

c_buz · 04-06-2006, 06:23 PM

So what does it look like if you don't cut it? Can it still be used? I ask because I have the fan switch in the rad and temp sender n the head. thanks.

Vtec_Burnin' · 04-06-2006, 06:41 PM

Damn! Karcept got skillz for little stuff on the car.

What more we having next?

**Karcepts** · 04-06-2006, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by c_buz

So what does it look like if you don't cut it? Can it still be used? I ask because I have the fan switch in the rad and temp sender n the head. thanks.

It will slap right on if you don't cut it for the hose adapter. The width of the adapter was cut out of the center of the hose when the adapter was installed. Using an adapter is a little more beneficial, since now the hose becomes 2 pieces and you can rotate them a little to drop the setup even lower and further from the intake. The bare uncut hose still yields better intake clearance than most upper radiator hoses out there.

**Karcepts** · 04-06-2006, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Vtec_Burnin'

Damn! Karcept got skillz for little stuff on the car.

Actually, a friend hooked me up w/ the hose and said it worked well for him. I tried it out and really liked it, so I figured it was worthy of some mentioning. No skillz on this one...

Vtec_Burnin' · 04-06-2006, 06:51 PM

No harm done, you forgot to mentioned it tho. You still have the other modification you've done alrdy, still some skillz. This one is also indeed a good idea.

Vtec_Burnin' · 04-06-2006, 06:53 PM

Btw, this is your car in the pic? How did you get that fuel press. gauge tightened all the way down on the regulator, mine can only go half way and its the same brand.

Also, what radiator is that?

I know this is not part of the thread, but since he posted on here....hope you don't mind.

geoscranny84 · 04-07-2006, 12:05 PM

very nice!!!........i like alot

**cx-k** · 04-07-2006, 01:19 PM

awesome!!! any chance you know the application for that hose or a gates number for it?

n/m i think it crosses to a 21229 gates#.

k20pRoject · 04-07-2006, 01:20 PM

How does it look with the intake on?

k20asilcoupe · 04-07-2006, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by k20pRoject

How does it look with the intake on?

like this a while back when i had mine....

http://www.k20a.org/forum/showthread.php?t=5994

**Karcepts** · 04-07-2006, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by k20asilcoupe

like this a while back when i had mine....

http://www.k20a.org/forum/showthread.php?t=5994

Ah, so you were the true innovator. I didn't even do a search for the part number on here... lol...

Anyway, here are some other pics. These are with an RBC IM, but the PRB/C IM's will still work the same way. The hose will be a little closer to the piping on a PRB/C, but it is better than an RSX upper hose and letting it sit on top of the intake piping. After looking things over, it would definitely help to separate the two and use an adapter of some sort so you can rotate things for added clearance.

1999_ITR · 04-07-2006, 03:34 PM

Nice...That's EXACTLY how we did mine. The only differece is that my intake runs under the hose.

S.W.A.P. · 04-07-2006, 05:10 PM

Looks Good Man.. Such A Neat Hose You Got There!!

00Coupe · 04-07-2006, 07:47 PM

To mount a fan you guys just drill a hole through the fins of the rad??

Also is it better to mount that block on upper or lower rad hose?

I mounted it on the lower, because it was easier to find a upper rad hose that was 1 piece, and then combine for a lower. As for the engine which is better? I guess having it on the upper would run the engine cooler,

poyo · 04-07-2006, 10:05 PM

Just a question, Brian @ Karcepts ( master of super

skillz! ), most of the K20A swaps I see in the forum utilise this middle connector ( that seems to be made of steel, and have ancillaries / connectors for, fan switch? ) would it blow between 'em, if the coolant's is flowing under high pressure? I'm so dumb, since I do not know whether K20A's have the fan / thermo switch and thermostat on the block ( like B series do ). Thermostat, yes, should be, but I find it strange to see the fan / thermo switch sandwiched between the hoses. Do correct me if I'm wrong!

**Karcepts** · 04-08-2006, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Vtec_Burnin'

Btw, this is your car in the pic?

Yes.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vtec_Burnin'

How did you get that fuel press. gauge tightened all the way down on the regulator, mine can only go half way and its the same brand.

With a wrench...

I don't know, I guess I'd have to see your car to see why. I had no problems.

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Originally Posted by Vtec_Burnin'

Also, what radiator is that?

Fluidyne.

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Originally Posted by 00Coupe

To mount a fan you guys just drill a hole through the fins of the rad??

No, most fans come with these tie wrap looking hold downs that you just slide between the fins.

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Originally Posted by 00Coupe

Also is it better to mount that block on upper or lower rad hose? I mounted it on the lower, because it was easier to find a upper rad hose that was 1 piece, and then combine for a lower. As for the engine which is better? I guess having it on the upper would run the engine cooler,

That topic is debatable, but it practically doesn't matter.

Quote:

Originally Posted by poyo

Just a question, Brian @ Karcepts ( master of super

skillz! ), most of the K20A swaps I see in the forum utilise this middle connector ( that seems to be made of steel, and have ancillaries / connectors for, fan switch? ) would it blow between 'em, if the coolant's is flowing under high pressure? I'm so dumb, since I do not know whether K20A's have the fan / thermo switch and thermostat on the block ( like B series do ). Thermostat, yes, should be, but I find it strange to see the fan / thermo switch sandwiched between the hoses. Do correct me if I'm wrong!

This thread will help you understand everything: http://www.k20a.org/forum/showthread.php?t=6983 The way the sensors attach to the adapter (thread in), are the same way they attach to a D or B series block. There should never be a concern of coolant "blowing between them".

Vtec_Burnin' · 04-08-2006, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Karcepts

No, most fans come with these tie wrap looking hold downs that you just slide between the fins.

Any site to order those tie wraps, mine did not come with it. I got SPAL fan.

**Karcepts** · 04-08-2006, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Vtec_Burnin'

Any site to order those tie wraps, mine did not come with it. I got SPAL fan.

$4.95 from summitracing.com

buis02 · 04-21-2006, 08:17 AM

haha nice... something extra tht i need to buy lol..

04-06-2006, 06:15 PM	#1
Karcepts K20A.org Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,309	Nice Upper Radiator Hose for K-swaps. Here's a nice upper radiator hose that will yield good clearances with an intake on most K-swapped vehicles. You can run your intake piping straight out of the TB and not have to worry about the hot hose resting on the piping. It will work basically as is (w/ minimal cutting on the ends) for a K20. On a K24, you can use the front (radiator outlet) portion and then if hooking up a thermoswitch/temp sensor adapter, use a hose on the back end that makes a 45 deg instead of the 90 deg shown, since the coolant nipple sits differently between the two engines. Enjoy... Hose is Autozone P/N: M248 __________________ Shifting Essentials \| RBC Solutions \| Intake Options \| Drive Belt Efficiency \| Functional Bracketry \| Throttle Control PM (Karcepts) or call (240-490-7173) for special k20a.org pricing on ALL Karcepts Products! K20A.org

04-06-2006, 06:23 PM	#2
c_buz K20a.org Advanced User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 650	Re: Nice Upper Radiator Hose for K-swaps. So what does it look like if you don't cut it? Can it still be used? I ask because I have the fan switch in the rad and temp sender n the head. thanks. __________________ b16 1988 hatch (R.I.P.) k20R 1994 hatch (12.9 1/4 mile utuned, DC header) 1999 Ninja Zx9r

04-06-2006, 06:41 PM	#3
Vtec_Burnin' K20a.org Basic User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: FL Posts: 455	Re: Nice Upper Radiator Hose for K-swaps. Damn! Karcept got skillz for little stuff on the car. What more we having next? __________________ K20a2 N/A all the way!

04-06-2006, 06:51 PM	#6
Vtec_Burnin' K20a.org Basic User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: FL Posts: 455	Re: Nice Upper Radiator Hose for K-swaps. No harm done, you forgot to mentioned it tho. You still have the other modification you've done alrdy, still some skillz. This one is also indeed a good idea. __________________ K20a2 N/A all the way!

04-06-2006, 06:53 PM	#7
Vtec_Burnin' K20a.org Basic User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: FL Posts: 455	Re: Nice Upper Radiator Hose for K-swaps. Btw, this is your car in the pic? How did you get that fuel press. gauge tightened all the way down on the regulator, mine can only go half way and its the same brand. Also, what radiator is that? I know this is not part of the thread, but since he posted on here....hope you don't mind. __________________ K20a2 N/A all the way!

04-07-2006, 12:05 PM	#8
geoscranny84 K20a.org Master User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: under a roof Posts: 1,742	Re: Nice Upper Radiator Hose for K-swaps. very nice!!!........i like alot __________________ VOUCHES..Nos51,K20rdc,Ninetails,Onericky,Cstyleaccord,D@n ny,Jdm South,Nubs,Tiger.. >> K20/24 EG STREET WHORE << 11.8 @ 114...NOS51 TUNED( Located in Miami,FL )

04-07-2006, 01:19 PM	#9
cx-k K20a.org Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: at work Posts: 765	Re: Nice Upper Radiator Hose for K-swaps. awesome!!! any chance you know the application for that hose or a gates number for it? n/m i think it crosses to a 21229 gates#. __________________ 7.10.07 Miss you buddy... 12.2 @107 on slicks w/ a 1.4 60' Shue Tuning

04-07-2006, 01:20 PM	#10
k20pRoject K20a.org Basic User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 191	Re: Nice Upper Radiator Hose for K-swaps. How does it look with the intake on?

04-07-2006, 03:34 PM	#13
1999_ITR K20a.org Advanced User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: T.O. Posts: 740	Re: Nice Upper Radiator Hose for K-swaps. Nice...That's EXACTLY how we did mine. The only differece is that my intake runs under the hose. __________________ www.defcon-racing.com Mark Botelho 1999 K20A GS-R Ontario solosprints car #362 2007 SGT1 class champion..Owner/Driver 2000 Honda Civic Hatchback Regional Roadrace car #363 GT Sprints...Co-driver

04-07-2006, 05:10 PM	#14
S.W.A.P. K20a.org Basic User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Moreno Valley, CA Posts: 110	Re: Nice Upper Radiator Hose for K-swaps. Looks Good Man.. Such A Neat Hose You Got There!! __________________ www.BDLind.com www.Karcepts.com http://www.myspace.com/addambomdotcom

04-07-2006, 07:47 PM	#15
00Coupe K20a.org Basic User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 288	Re: Nice Upper Radiator Hose for K-swaps. To mount a fan you guys just drill a hole through the fins of the rad?? Also is it better to mount that block on upper or lower rad hose? I mounted it on the lower, because it was easier to find a upper rad hose that was 1 piece, and then combine for a lower. As for the engine which is better? I guess having it on the upper would run the engine cooler,

04-07-2006, 10:05 PM	#16
poyo New Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 33	Re: Nice Upper Radiator Hose for K-swaps. Just a question, Brian @ Karcepts ( master of super skillz! ), most of the K20A swaps I see in the forum utilise this middle connector ( that seems to be made of steel, and have ancillaries / connectors for, fan switch? ) would it blow between 'em, if the coolant's is flowing under high pressure? I'm so dumb, since I do not know whether K20A's have the fan / thermo switch and thermostat on the block ( like B series do ). Thermostat, yes, should be, but I find it strange to see the fan / thermo switch sandwiched between the hoses. Do correct me if I'm wrong!

04-21-2006, 08:17 AM	#20
buis02 K20a.org Master User Join Date: May 2005 Location: So Cali. Posts: 1,796	Re: Nice Upper Radiator Hose for K-swaps. haha nice... something extra tht i need to buy lol.. __________________ http://www.KARCEPTS.com http://hybrid-racing.com AVOID SHOP161822 in the City of Industry, Ca!!! WORST customer service, major lag, & shitty installs.