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PostPosted: Tue Jun 22, 2021 9:33 am    Post subject: Any issues using block off plugs? Reply with quote

Im never going to use the heat in this thing, is there any issues using the block off caps and removing to hoses that go to the heating system and throw in J pipes?
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 22, 2021 10:32 am    Post subject: Re: Any issues using block off plugs? Reply with quote

I'm the same way. Used shroud plugs similar to the picture below with hoses for the "stock" appearance. You can see the j-tubes below. Never had any issues on my prior cars.

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PostPosted: Tue Jun 22, 2021 6:46 pm    Post subject: Re: Any issues using block off plugs? Reply with quote

Inch and seven eights that’s 1 inch and 7/8 freeze plugs available any parts store fit perfectly
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 23, 2021 2:45 am    Post subject: Re: Any issues using block off plugs? Reply with quote

sportin-wood wrote:
I'm the same way. Used shroud plugs similar to the picture below with hoses for the "stock" appearance. You can see the j-tubes below. Never had any issues on my prior cars.

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I really like that look. Im gonna throw the hoses back on. What did you do with your bottoms? Nothing?
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 23, 2021 5:36 am    Post subject: Re: Any issues using block off plugs? Reply with quote

Nothing. It’s just dead space and I’ve had it this way on 2 other bugs besides my current project.
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