PI Intake coolant tube question

[birel21y]

Hi guys, ...

I'm a 5.0 guy, and wasn't sure on this one. I'm doing a PI intake swap on my friends 96 GT, and don't think i will have the time to get the correct metal tube that goes in the block valley. Has anyone just ran a rubber heater hose instead? Thanks for any input. ccasion14:

 

[GDTrumbo]

Yes, I have heard of this being done during a PI swap. Must use fuel line quality re-inforced hose though w/ dual clamps at each end.
Even then, I don't know if I would do it on mine.

GT

 

[DropTopPony]

yeah i have seen a few rig it but some had leaks and some didn't so its a coin flip. I've bought 3 and both dealers i went to had in stock.

 

[97GT4.6]

They are pretty expensive for a little tube, but yeah that's probably the best bet. I personally wouldn't take the chance with something else, but its not your car, so who cares lol