69 Dart GT Conv. 340-6pak

2fine69s said

I think the clearance difference is because I'm using the cast iron water pump. The impeller shaft is shorter. I do agree, stainless pipe would look much better, the issue for me would be, I need to have 3 hose bends to route it the safest way and I'm not sure how it would look. Have you or any one else ever used stainless exhaust tubing, I have a friend at a muffler shop that could bend it for me, and then I may be able to just use 2 rubber bends, ideas?

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The problem with bending SS exhaust tubing to anything near 90* will collapse the tubing. You may want to look into 316 sanitary tubing. You can buy this tubing in 15*,30*, 45* and 90 degree sections and with the size needed (1 1/4 to 1 1/2") to build any configuration needed.
It will never rust, never split and be impervious to any chemicals used in the cooling system. It will also be lighter in weight than ss exhaust tubing. This stuff will also polish to a chrome like shine.

Build looks great. If only I could get started on my conv.
Mickey