Top and bottom Radiator Hoses

FtoSam · Post by **FtoSam** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 11:09 am

Righto... Top radiator hose sprung a leak so i will be replacing both the top and bottom hoses with something a bit heavier tomorow...

The question is, with what?

My two thoughts are between braided hoses (are these custom?) and just some heavier rubber hose... (Adz is using earthmover Hose)

thoughts???

Post by **Bennoz** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 11:27 am

"Search" muthafukka!

http://www.ftoaustralia.com/modules.php ... ight=samco

FtoSam · Post by **FtoSam** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 3:57 pm

Those are just rubber hoses right?? I am thinking braided... anyone know of pricing, etc?

FtoSam · Post by **FtoSam** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 3:57 pm

Also whats the diameter of the hoses?

Post by **Bennoz** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 4:15 pm

Are you doing this for purpose or just looks? Cause if you haven't upgraded the water pump (and therefore not increased the cooling system pressure) there's no point going for braided, thats just extra weight. Those Samco pipes are made from a silicon based compound - same stuff they use for intercooler piping - as opposed to the OEM rubber style. They are heaps stronger, also used on race cars world wide.

Im pretty sure the diametre of the hoses is 1.75" ID - will double check when I get home.

FtoSam · Post by **FtoSam** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 4:39 pm

So what out of here would i need to do it?

http://www.vpw.com.au/brands3.asp?CatID=990&BrandID=284

thinking its going to be pretty expensive...

and yeh its for looks too...

mr-charisma · Post by **mr-charisma** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 8:49 pm

you can get the "Braided chrome look" hose covers from Supercheap which just slip over your existing hoses just for 'the look' ..

Post by **Bennoz** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 7:10 am

Well, if you really want braided, MSCN ftw.

Composite construction, 40% lighter than regular braided.

http://www.mscn.com.au/scripts/prodList ... ategory=17