GM LS Aluminum 30° Swivel Water Neck - Black
GM LS Aluminum 30° Swivel Water Neck - Black
SKU: SKU: HC8937BK
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Product Details
Features
- 30° swivel outlet routes the upper radiator hose with rotational fitting flexibility
- Precise 2.970" bolt spacing matches LS thermostat housing mounting holes
- Fits GM LS Gen III/IV small block V8s — 4.8L through 6.2L (LR4 through LSA)
- Black finish; gasket/seal and thermostat not included — sold separately
Description
This 30° water neck is designed to provide a secure coolant outlet connection between the engine and upper radiator hose. Its aluminum construction with a black finish supports reliable coolant routing while giving the engine bay a clean finished look.
30° Outlet Configuration
The outlet angle helps route the upper radiator hose cleanly in performance, restoration, and custom cooling system layouts.
Secure Hose Connection
Designed to create a tight connection at the thermostat housing area to support reliable coolant flow and help reduce leak points.
Aluminum Construction
Built from aluminum to handle coolant system heat, pressure, and repeated service conditions.
Application-Specific Cooling Fitment
Designed for the listed engine family and sealing style, with fitment verified by the product dimensions and specifications.
Specs
| Bolt Hole Center to Bolt Hole Center | 2.970 in. |
| Color | Black |
| Gasket Or Seal Included | No |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Mounting Hardware Included | Yes |
| Mounting Hole Quantity | 2 |
| Swivels | Yes |
| Thermostat Included | No |
| Water Neck Style | 30 deg. |
Engine Fitment
COMPATIBLE WITH
CHEVROLET GEN III / IV LS SMALL BLOCK V8
• 4.8L / 293 in³ (LR4, LY2)
• 5.3L / 325 in³ (LM7, L59, LM4, L33, LC9, LH6, LY5, LMG)
• 5.7L / 346 in³ (LS1, LS6)
• 6.0L / 364 in³ (LQ4, LQ9, LS2, LY6, L76, L96)
• 6.2L / 376 in³ (LS3, L92, L99, LSA, L9H, L94)
COMMON VEHICLE APPLICATIONS
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 / 2500 / 3500
GMC Sierra 1500 / 2500 / 3500
Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban
GMC Yukon / Yukon XL
Chevrolet Camaro / Corvette (LS equipped)
Pontiac GTO / G8 (LS equipped)
Vehicle Fitment
Q&A
What engines does this water neck fit?
This water neck fits GM Gen III/IV LS-based Small Block V8 engines from 4.8L through 6.2L, including LR4, LY2, LM7, L59, LM4, L33, LC9, LH6, LY5, LMG, LS1, LS6, LQ4, LQ9, LS2, LY6, L76, L96, LS3, L92, L99, and LSA applications.
Does this fit a Gen I small block or big block Chevy?
No — this water neck uses the LS-style thermostat housing bolt pattern and is not compatible with Gen I Small Block Chevy or Mark IV/Gen V/Gen VI Big Block Chevy thermostat housings.
Does this come with a gasket or thermostat?
No — the gasket and thermostat are sold separately. You'll need compatible components to complete the installation.
What's the difference between this and TSP's LS straight water neck?
This version swivels, allowing the outlet to be rotated for easier radiator-hose alignment. TSP's straight LS water neck has a fixed outlet. Both use the same 2.970" bolt spacing and LS engine fitment.
What's the bolt spacing on this water neck?
The two mounting holes are spaced 2.970" center-to-center, matching the specified LS thermostat housing bolt pattern.
Will this fit an LS engine swap into a non-GM vehicle?
Yes — vehicle make doesn't determine fitment. It can be used in an LS swap as long as the engine and cooling-system configuration use the compatible 2.970" thermostat housing bolt pattern.
Is this a good fit for a truck or SUV cooling system rebuild?
Yes — it's suitable for compatible LS-powered truck and SUV cooling-system applications, including Silverado, Sierra, Tahoe, Suburban, and Yukon models. Verify the engine and thermostat housing configuration before ordering.
Emissions Notice
This product does not affect vehicle emissions and is not subject to emissions compliance regulations.
GM LS Aluminum 30° Swivel Water Neck - Black
This 30° aluminum water neck creates the coolant outlet connection between the LS thermostat housing and upper radiator hose, with a black finish that gives the engine bay a clean, finished look. The 2.970" bolt hole center-to-center spacing matches the LS thermostat housing's two-bolt mounting pattern, and mounting hardware is included.
This water neck is built for GM LS Gen III/IV small block V8 engines only — 4.8L (LR4, LY2), 5.3L (LM7, L59, LM4, L33, LC9, LH6, LY5, LMG), 5.7L (LS1, LS6), 6.0L (LQ4, LQ9, LS2, LY6, L76, L96), and 6.2L (LS3, L92, L99, LSA). It is not compatible with Chevy Gen I small block or Mark IV/Gen V/Gen VI big block engines, which use a different thermostat housing design.
A gasket or seal, and a thermostat, are not included with this water neck — source a compatible thermostat housing gasket separately before installation. Unlike TSP's LS straight water neck, this 30° version swivels, allowing the outlet to be rotated for hose routing flexibility after mounting.
Engine Applications
Fits GM LS Gen III/IV small block V8s across the common displacement range — 4.8L, 5.3L, 5.7L, 6.0L, and 6.2L — covering engine codes from the LR4 and LY2 through the LS3, L92, L99, and LSA. Commonly used in Silverado, Sierra, Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon, Camaro, Corvette, and LS-equipped GTO/G8 applications running the factory LS thermostat housing bolt pattern.
Installation
Confirm your thermostat housing uses the standard 2.970" bolt hole spacing before ordering. Since a gasket or seal isn't included, source a compatible thermostat housing gasket separately. The swivel outlet can be rotated after mounting to fine-tune upper radiator hose alignment without disturbing the seal at the housing face.
COMPATIBLE WITH
CHEVROLET GEN III / IV LS SMALL BLOCK V8
• 4.8L / 293 in³ (LR4, LY2)
• 5.3L / 325 in³ (LM7, L59, LM4, L33, LC9, LH6, LY5, LMG)
• 5.7L / 346 in³ (LS1, LS6)
• 6.0L / 364 in³ (LQ4, LQ9, LS2, LY6, L76, L96)
• 6.2L / 376 in³ (LS3, L92, L99, LSA, L9H, L94)
COMMON VEHICLE APPLICATIONS
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 / 2500 / 3500
GMC Sierra 1500 / 2500 / 3500
Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban
GMC Yukon / Yukon XL
Chevrolet Camaro / Corvette (LS equipped)
Pontiac GTO / G8 (LS equipped)
SPECIFICATIONS
Bolt Hole Center to Bolt Hole Center: 2.970 in.
Color: Black
Gasket Or Seal Included: No
Material: Aluminum
Mounting Hardware Included: Yes
Mounting Hole Quantity: 2
Swivels: Yes
Thermostat Included: No
Water Neck Style: 30 deg.