Hybrid-Racing K-Swap Radiator Hoses V1.0 Install Tips:

Features:

High Temperature Silicone

5-ply fiber reinforcement

Custom tailored to fit k-swapped applica-tions

Compatible with all Hybrid Racing K-swap radiators and OEM style radiator that

have been relocated to the driver’s side

Package Contents:

Silicone Upper Radiator

Hose

Silicone Lower Radiator

Hose

T-Bolt Clamps (Optional)

Below you will find tips on how to install your new Hybrid Racing radiator hoses into a Honda K series equipped vehicle. *These radiator hoses may not be legal for highway use. Hybrid Racing is not responsible for any direct or indirect, actual or incidental expense attributed to the use of any performance parts sold by Hybrid Racing LLC. Purchasers agree to all of the terms of this agreement upon the purchase of parts. More information can be found at www.hybrid-racing.com.

Install Guide: Installing these hoses is pretty straight forward. The guide below covers the most critical

installation steps.

Step 1:

The Hybrid Racing K-Swap radiator hose kit can be purchased along with properly sized

T-bolt clamps. T-bolt clamps provide more uniformly distributed pressure than worm

gear clamps, and are more durable because of their stainless steel construction. If you

are installing the hoses in a setup using an OEM radiator, you will need 6 clamps. OEM

applications also require the use of a radiator hose insert. If you are installing the

hoses in a setup using a Hybrid Racing K-Swap radiator, you will need only 4 clamps. No radiator hose insert is required when a Hybrid Racing K-Swap radiator is used. To tighten the T-bolt clamps, use either a

10mm deep socket and ratchet or a 10mm wrench. The clamp is tightened by tightening

the nylock nut on the clamp.

Step 2: Installing the upper radiator hose is

fairly simple. The side with the hr logo should attach to the radiator and the

other side to the coolant port on your motor’s head. The hose is designed to

run below your cold air intake system and is compatible with k-swap intakes

sold by AEM, Karcepts, and K-Tuned, among others. Installing the upper hose with the cold air intake still

attached can be difficult, so you may want to remove your cold air intake

before proceeding.

Step 2 (continued):

If you purchased T-bolt clamps with your kit, you’ll need to install one at either

end of the hose and tighten it with a 10mm deep socket or 10mm wrench. If

you did not purchase T-bolt clamps with your kit, standard worm clamps (like

those used on most OEM hoses) can be

used. If you are using a Hybrid Racing

Radiator, continue reading steps 3

through 5. If you are using an OEM

radiator, skip to step 6.

Step 3:

The lower radiator hose must be trimmed de-pending on the application it’s being used in.

The hose has been marked with dotted lines to assist in the trimming process. If you are using

a Hybrid Racing K-Swap radiator, you will need to trim the hose at one of the two dotted lines

shown in figure 3 (the lines have been indicated by two arrows). It’s recommended that you cut

the hose using a new, sharp razor blade. It’s recommended that you trim the hose at the line

closest to the 90 degree bend first, then test fit it to your setup. Since K-Swaps naturally have

some variation from vehicle to vehicle, you may need to shorten your hose slightly. If this is the

case, continue trimming the hose. You should not need to trim the hose beyond the second

dotted line indicated in figure 3.

Step 4:

To install the hose, first slide a hose clamp over either end. The

untrimmed side should be slid over the radiator outlet at the radiator’s

lower tank. The trimmed end attaches to the thermostat housing

on the motor’s water pump. Again, if you purchased T-bolt clamps with

your kit, use a 10mm deep socket or 10mm wrench to tighten the

clamps. Otherwise, a typical worm gear clamp can be used.

Step 4 (continued):

After initially trimming and test fitting the hose, if the hose appears to be

kinked at the bend, it is likely that a bit more needs to be trimmed off. You

can check this by removing the hose and holding it over the radiator outlet

and thermostat housing, to see if the hose extends further than it should.

Instead of simply trimming at the second dotted line immediately, it’s

recommended that you shorten the hose in approximately 1/2 inch

intervals, to avoid cutting it too short.

Step 5:

Shown in figure 5 are the hoses installed in a K-Swap

using a Hybrid Racing K-Swap radiator. Once the

hoses have been installed, it’s necessary to fill your

cooling system and purge it of air bubbles. Once this

has been done and the motor is ready to be turned

on, run the motor until it warms up and check for leaks at the hose ends. Tighten the clamps as

necessary.

There are 4 dotted lines on the hose, but only 3 should be cut along. Section “b” (indicated by a green “b” in figure 6) will not be needed. Neither will the straight length that is cut off the other end of section “c”. Section

“a” will ultimately connect the radiator to the radiator hose insert. Section “c” will connect the radiator hose insert to the thermostat housing on the motor’s water pump.

Step 6:

If you are using an OEM radiator, you will need to use a

radiator hose insert installed in the lower hose to make it fit

properly. The radiator hose insert does not need to be a

Hybrid Racing brand unit, as all K-Swap radiator hose inserts

are designed similarly. You will need to trim the hose in 3

places. To trim the hose, use a sharp, new razor blade and

carefully cut along the dotted lines.

Step 7:

After cutting the hose, sections “a” and “c” should be mated to the

radiator hose insert using a pair of hose clamps. The shorter end of

hose “a” will affix to the radiator hose insert, as will the longer end of

hose “c”. Slide the hoses as far as they will go onto the radiator hose

insert and tighten the hose clamps enough that the hoses will not come

off, but allow enough slack so that the hoses can be rotated a bit. This

will be necessary so that you can adjust the two sections angles

during installation.

Step 8:

Once the radiator hose insert has been mated to sections “a” and “c”

of the lower radiator hose, the hose can be installed in the car.

Section “a” (or the end with the 90 degree bend) should be attached to

the outlet on the radiator (located on the lower end tank). Section “c”

should be attached to the thermostat housing on the motor’s

water pump. If you purchased T-bolt clamps with the radiator

hoses, use the last two clamps to affix the hose ends to the radiator

and thermostat housing. Otherwise, use two appropriately

sized worm gear clamps.

If you have any questions or comments, please email info@hybrid-racing.com or call us at 225-932-9588

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