Intake Manifold Coolant Bypass Fitting

I've seen it done, and think it looks like garbage. Plus you dont have the lip on the end if you are using spring clamps.

Yes $30.00 is out of control. I bought a set (By-pass,Heater hose) fittings on the bay for around $12.00.

It's just for the truck and if I do it right, the pipe shouldn't even show. It's no numbers matching resto so worm drive clamps are used throughout anyway. I just wanted to know if anyone had any leaks or hose pop-off problems using this method.

believe me, it'll look better than the rube goldberg setup that was on this used manifold I'm swapping out. I'll use the E-bay ones on the Duster when the time comes.