Vortech 1992-1996 5.7L LT1 Corvette - Manual (Page 16)

7. COOLANT LINE MODIFICATIONS
A. Radiator hose
1) Modify the previously removed radiator
hose as shown in the graphic at right. Cut
a 2" piece from the upper end for the
thermostat housing.
2) Remove a 1-1/2" section where the hose
attaches to the radiator and discard.
Reconnect the modified hose.
3) Cut and discard the portion of the bottom
section as shown in the graphic.
B. Surge tank hose
1) Cut the hoses at the left and right sides of
the plastic tee in the surge hose (refer to
the graphic on page 7, 1993-1994 models;
1995-1996 models do not have a tee
located in the surge tank hose line).
2) Discard the short portions and reconnect
the modified hoses to the plastic tee with
the original clamps.
3) Cut a 2" section off the end that connects
to the water pump and reconnect one of
the ends with the OEM clamp.
4) Cut off the remaining portion as shown in
the graphic on page 8 and install the "S"
shaped aluminum tube with the short end
into the 2" hose on the water pump.
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1-1/2"
DISCARD
SAVE FOR
THERMOSTAT
HOUSING
2"
RADIATOR
CUT AT END OF
STRAIGHT PORTION
SAVE THIS
PORTION DISCARD
'S' BEND
ALUMINUM TUBE 'L' BEND
ALUMINUM TUBE
(HEATER CORE HOSE)
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NOTE: On 1992 LT1 models the
coolant hoses are slightly
different. Remove the upper
coolant lines and modify
according to the diagram on page
7. The throttle body coolant hose
must be routed near the valve
cover using the "Z" bend 3/4"
diameter tube. Disregard points 1
and 2 in section B.