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gotta240
11-19-2010, 07:02 PM
Is there really any advantage of these expensive (ie: samco) radiator hoses other than looks? I've done some searching and have not seen any literature/experienced people stating that they are any better than stock factory hoses, other than looking different.

Opinions? Facts? Bring it.
StryfeS13
11-20-2010, 03:44 PM
Silicone radiator hoses have higher heat tolerance..they wont burst, they dont expand, etc.
gotta240
11-20-2010, 09:50 PM
but they are soft as shit.... no?
JonGu
11-20-2010, 10:44 PM
They are soft, exactly like a silicone couple. There are companies out there that make a cheaper alternative like Mishimoto.
g-via
11-20-2010, 11:13 PM
but they are soft as shit.... no?

I think what StryfeS13 is trying to say is that they won't crack due to drastic temperature changes.

Price = Quality, there is no way around it.
zurud
11-21-2010, 01:23 AM
It doesn't breakdown as fast as rubber. Tolerance to oil.
g-via
11-21-2010, 01:49 AM
Rubber isn't volatile to oil to begin with.
javib00st
11-21-2010, 11:34 AM
...and they look good =P
codyace
11-24-2010, 11:09 PM
...and they look good =P

That's about the biggest reason for a street car.
rioredstang
11-25-2010, 09:51 PM
We use silicone hoses on race engines because we higher pressure rad caps. I have a 25lbs system on my car. I don't think rubber would stand up to this.
codyace
11-25-2010, 10:36 PM
We use silicone hoses on race engines because we higher pressure rad caps. I have a 25lbs system on my car. I don't think rubber would stand up to this.

Rubber would stand up fine to 25 lbs coolant system pressure.
upsdude
11-26-2010, 01:41 AM
if you're not gonna race, use oe black rubber...it's cheaper and it works.
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