Radiator hose too close to manifold

[evileclipse909]

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Ok. So my problem is that my radiator hose is TOO close to my tubeular manifold. I tried heat wraping the hose to keep it from blistering but even with 3 or 4 layers of heat wrap it has blisterd. What I am wondering is if anyone makes a steel pipe that I dont have to worry about being so close to the header? Also would it be worth while to try and make one out of exhaust pipe?

 

[turbosax2]

eBay Motors: DSM Eclipse Talon SS304 Radiator Pipe Turbo 2G 16G 20G (item 350060738983 end time May-22-08 21:25:12 PDT)

 

[ROOKIE1]

Still got the coupling on it . Cant you swap your rad for one that the hose is further left like on a 1ga ?

 

[crimsondragon]

Have you tried heatwrapping the manifold and wrapping the radiator hose in like a reflective aluminum foil or some sort?