silicone hose benefits

[infamous209]

what are the benefits of silicone hoses and are they worth it

 

[joekd]

Why use silicone instead of rubber hoses/radiator hoses? Silicone has a much higher temperature yield. Another benefit of good silicone under high temperature is its increased adhesion properties to metal under high temperature. Also, radiator hoses are cooled from the direct transfer of coolant/water which allow the hoses to have a longer life.

Normal rubber hoses stiffen over time and this causes them to split under pressure. Silicone will have a much longer life.

That being said I bought a set of the OBX brand silicone hoses for my GT, honestly hate the "wrapped" look of them and will be putting a hose cover of some sort on them before I install them.

 

[infamous209]

hmmm kinda want some but 119 for the ones on american muscle

 

[ryclef331]

Depending on color, you can gain close to 15rwhp from swapping them.

 

[infamous209]

Depending on color, you can gain close to 15rwhp from swapping them.

lmao that would be nice

 

[Paul]

The only reason you'd buy silicone radiator hoses is for looks. Rubber hoses work just fine.

 

[DropTopPony]

They are pretty.