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Top and bottom Radiator Hoses
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 11:09 am
by FtoSam
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???
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 11:27 am
by Bennoz
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 3:57 pm
by FtoSam
Those are just rubber hoses right?? I am thinking braided... anyone know of pricing, etc?
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 3:57 pm
by FtoSam
Also whats the diameter of the hoses?
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 4:15 pm
by Bennoz
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.
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 4:39 pm
by FtoSam
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...
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 8:49 pm
by mr-charisma
you can get the "Braided chrome look" hose covers from Supercheap which just slip over your existing hoses just for 'the look' ..
Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 7:10 am
by Bennoz
Well, if you really want braided, MSCN ftw.
Composite construction, 40% lighter than regular braided.
http://www.mscn.com.au/scripts/prodList ... ategory=17
