Silicone radiator hoses
04-01-2014, 11:09 AM
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Silicone radiator hoses
Just a quick poll on who prefers what brands. I need to replace mine as they are starting to seep and are soft. The brands I have found are:
- Mishimoto (most expensive)
- Samco
- Blackworks Racing BWR (best value)
So before I buy anything I would like to see what everybody thinks? Thanks
- Mishimoto (most expensive)
- Samco
- Blackworks Racing BWR (best value)
So before I buy anything I would like to see what everybody thinks? Thanks
04-07-2014, 07:32 PM
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I put silicone hoses on all my cars and in my opinion, they last a lot longer... And look nicer. My gen1 mini has bright red hoses and are still bright and no bulging after 100k of hard driving.
04-07-2014, 08:27 PM
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A couple of years ago, when I had my NSX (1994), I replaced all the coolant hoses with new OEM hoses. I think there were 22 or 23 in all. I only did it as a preventative measure. They still looked and felt great after 18 years and 100k miles. I have complete confidence in the OEM hoses. I don't personally have any experience or know anyone that has used silicone hoses for close to 20 years. Doesn't mean they don't last, but if the OEM are good, why take a chance?
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