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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

Quote:

Originally Posted by gotta240

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by javib00st

...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

Quote:

Originally Posted by rioredstang

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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gotta240 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: so cal Posts: 3,496 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	Silicone Radiator hoses- WHY????? 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.

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11-20-2010, 03:44 PM	#2
StryfeS13 It's Always Broken. Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 1,363 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	Silicone radiator hoses have higher heat tolerance..they wont burst, they dont expand, etc.

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gotta240 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: so cal Posts: 3,496 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	but they are soft as shit.... no?

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JonGu Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 95 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	They are soft, exactly like a silicone couple. There are companies out there that make a cheaper alternative like Mishimoto.

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zurud Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: evansville, in Posts: 391 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	It doesn't breakdown as fast as rubber. Tolerance to oil.

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rioredstang Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chattanooga, TN Age: 64 Posts: 81 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	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.

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