which upper coolant hose with truck 5.3 water pump to route around intake? overflow tank options?

paradigm

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Aug 28, 2024
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Which upper radiator coolant hose are you using with the LM7 5.3 truck water pump? The outlet port on the waterpump goes straight up and in the way of my air intake pipe. trying to figure out how to route the upper coolant line around my intake to my radiator. Thinking I may need to switch to an LS1 style water pump, but would rather stick to the truck water pump if possible. Also which overflow tank do you guys use? I currently have an OE one from I believe a Mazda.

Here is the problem I am having:

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Could you possibly shorten the intake tube to clear the battery tray and aim it down just a bit? Or route it to the driver's side?
 
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