Hard heater hoses from Camaro

[jcmGT]

I posted as after careful comparison of images from the camaro link to what I see in the G8, I'm skeptical snaking them up near the firewall. I think CP post suggests the engine is placed closer to the firewall in the G8 than Camaro. With the one ebay sale @ $32 to the porch, I'm tempted to pick them up. Still on the fence. I scored a smoking deal on a ATI superdamper and may allocate the funds towards a ARP bolt instead.

[Crazy Paul]

I think CP post suggests the engine is placed closer to the firewall in the G8 than Camaro.

Nope.
I was looking at the difference in the water pumps.
Now it looks like although they've jacked the Camaro WP pulley 1.5" further forward than Corvette/G8, they've kept the heater hose connections the same distance from the engine block.
So forget everything I said about the Camaro hoses potentially being 1.5" too long.

Corvette/G8 water pump heater hose connections.
LS3waterpump.jpg

Camaro LS3 water pump heater hose connections.
CamaroLS3 waterpump.jpg

[jcmGT]

thanks for the clarification. Perhaps just my view, images in section 17 and 19 of the camaro5 link seems to show more room vs what I see with the G8.

[GRRR8GT]

I ordered a set yesterday. Delivery around Mar. 5. Sometimes stuff takes a little longer crossing the border sometimes not. No stock in Canada on either coast or the few local dealers I called. They told me 3-4 weeks out of the States. Right.
Just to give you an idea there $176.42 + tax at the dealer. Ordered off ebay delivered USPS for half that. That $32 and change is like a giveaway. The shipping up to here is way more than that. I'm getting "hosed" and its still a deal.
I'll let you know how they fit shortly after they show up but I cannot see them not fitting. The engine bays are almost identical on the two cars.

[GXPaycheck]

Nice hose kit. A couple close ups that show proximity to the plugs would be good.

[Kermit]

I'm a bit confused here. What is the benefit of doing this?

[jcmGT]

I could not pass up $32 to the porch. If it's clear they will not fit, I'm sure I can flip on Camaro5. While they will be here Monday, GRRRR8GT will have the first crack at this as I'm having total shoulder joint replacement friday - will be a few weeks before I'm wrenching again.

[jcmGT]

While some will say engine heat reduction by removing the hot heater hoses from the intake surface, I suspect the effect is minimal making this a cosmetic change only - personal preference.

[Phil@PnP Tech]

Looks like the $32 eBay deal is over. I'm curious how this works out as well. I like how they dip down lower to retain access to the plugs. The techafx looks like they occupy some valuable real estate.


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[2lazy4agoodname]

Really hoping this works out. The dip down for the plugs is much better on this than on the HHRK.