Hello I´m not sure which hoses are the better choice for a 68 GT350 there are the Scott Drake ones and the Marti and on pictures they look totally different. Which one is the best choice? Thanks...
There is a hose and an extra cooling rad hose, they are different.
I will look for pictures
Extra cooling means the A/C equipped cars right? Thank you.
Quote from: Kent on May 02, 2024, 01:31:58 PMExtra cooling means the A/C equipped cars right? Thank you.
Extra cooling was a stand alone option in 1968. It means a clamp in 24" wide radiator. If you ordered AC you automatically got extra cooling too.
Ok got it, I was in another car with my thinking. Ok yes the 24" radiator but I never saw a Gt350 from 68 with the 20". Ok then I just need to know which one I would need for the extra cooling package with the 24" Rad.
Quote from: Kent on May 02, 2024, 02:22:38 PMOk got it, I was in another car with my thinking. Ok yes the 24" radiator but I never saw a Gt350 from 68 with the 20". Ok then I just need to know which one I would need for the extra cooling package with the 24" Rad.
There is no GT350 with a 20 inch radiator only 24 inch. NPD sells a set - https://www.npdlink.com/product/radiator-hose-set-concours/106251 The 20 inch radiator typically uses a slightly shorter different shaped hose. The statement " upper hose may need to be trimmed," indicates that this is the slightly longer 24 inch radiator hose. This hose at least looks to be the right shape and length. Reproduction parts are a necessity and most are not up to OEM standards and fit. They are typically a pain in the a$$. Only a few exceptions.
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Just for my knowledge and learning what is the difference between these 3
https://www.npdlink.com/product/hose-set-radiator-concours/184540
https://www.npdlink.com/product/radiator-hose-set-concours/106251
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sdk-c8ze826086e
The two NPD hoses you linked to are both supplied by Kevin Marti so they are the same. The only difference is the markings.
I personally would avoid Drake parts.
Yes the Martin ones have different markings but they are both for a GT350 that's what the web says. Is it really like this? If yes where is the difference?
Quote from: Kent on May 02, 2024, 01:31:58 PMExtra cooling means the A/C equipped cars right? Thank you.
FYI all 68 GT350's got the extra cooling radiator regardless of equipped with AC or not.
Quote from: Kent on May 03, 2024, 09:05:21 AMYes the Martin ones have different markings but they are both for a GT350 that's what the web says. Is it really like this? If yes where is the difference?
The hose will work but is slightly different shape from the assemblyline hose. The hoses that Marti uses are not special made but current stock from OEM suppliers which may have a evolved design to address more applications.
ok so that means both Marti variants are correct even if they look different from the stamps and one is FoMoCo and one Autolite?
Ah no. ....as Mr Gaines said they are what is available, not entirely correct.
"The hose will work but is slightly different shape from the assemblyline hose. "
ok its weird so which stamp is better the fomoco or Autolite?
The FoMoCo might have appeared on some early 1968s, but AUTOLITE is more common
Ok thank you to all of you. The radiator in the one I´m doing now is a C8ZE-L1 which is a FE Radiator. The correct one must be the C8ZE-F1 or is it E1 right? Does it has the inlet/ outlet on the same side like on all small block 24" radiators in the mustang before the Boss302 came who had it like the FE Radiators? Because when I see pictures of these radiators they have the inlet and outlets like an FE Radiator but I´m sure that the 68 GT350 has the hoses both on the passenger side. I need some clarification.
Quote from: Kent on June 02, 2024, 07:42:24 AMOk thank you to all of you. The radiator in the one I´m doing now is a C8ZE-L1 which is a FE Radiator. The correct one must be the C8ZE-F1 or is it E1 right? Does it has the inlet/ outlet on the same side like on all small block 24" radiators in the mustang before the Boss302 came who had it like the FE Radiators? Because when I see pictures of these radiators they have the inlet and outlets like an FE Radiator but I´m sure that the 68 GT350 has the hoses both on the passenger side. I need some clarification.
The 68 GT350 only used one style of 24 inch radiator. It has the inlet and outlet on the right(passenger side) of the radiator.
Ok so I´m right, was the number on the radiator C8ZE-L1 or E1?
I believe the small blocks are -E and -F depending on transmission
-L is a big block
351 auto! Where can I get one that will fit
Thx
Quote from: 1969shelbygt350 on June 03, 2024, 08:04:07 AM351 auto! Where can I get one that will fit
Thx
National Parts Depot should have the correct concours hose for your application. With that said I have understood that Marti Autoworks the MFG /supplier of the concours quality hose had a problem in the past with supplying the correct fitting hose for the 68,69.70 GT350 which all used the same length hose. Many vendors that Marti sold to experience customer complaints on the poor fit .The hose Marti was supplying was too short. The hose would work but it had to be stretched to fit. You should not have to do that . The correct hose has ample length to work The hose they were supplying was too short. I believe that the problem has been solved but if you get one that is too short you will need to send it back.
I had a problem with Marti upper hose for 67 gt350 being too short. I do not think this problem has been solved after several years. I ended up buying a Gates hose to get the right length/shape. Of course may not apply to your 68 with the wider radiator, just saying Marti hoses not gospel, and he does not appear to be receptive to listening to the problem. It's strange because at one time he was supplying a correct fitting hose.
Quote from: 67350#1242 on June 03, 2024, 02:48:45 PM..................... Of course may not apply to your 68 with the wider radiator, just saying Marti hoses not gospel, and he does not appear to be receptive to listening to the problem. It's strange because at one time he was supplying a correct fitting hose.
Would offer that Kevin or at least his worker did contact some of us to collect data, opinions and findings so they did make efforts and were at least receptive to the input from what I saw. Have not seen a change in his product line or heard of any as a results of those efforts but they did make an effort.
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