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Old 11-27-07, 08:36 AM
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Earl's Radiator hose for Series 5 turbo

Hi guys, any idea where to get good online service for this hose?
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Form-A-Flex Radiator Hose Kit; 1.75 Dia.; 2-End Connectors; 1-pc.
Does this size fit for my FC3S lower radiator hose?

And also, which is better, Earl's stainless steel hose or Samco silicon hose?
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The FC's rad hoses are 1.5" inside diameter.
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1.5" inside diameter for upper and bottom? So I guess cant use earl's hose, they don't have the size for it?
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Yes, both are 1.5".
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thanks bro
any reviews on earl's and samco? which to get?
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I've never used one of those "Form a Flex" kits or any other corrugated radiator hose. I don't like the looks, and it doesn't look like they will seal in the long term. I prefer to make solid radiator pipes out of tubing.

The Samco hoses are used often, and seem to be fine. Any good quality silicone hose is going to do the job. I've never used them myself though.
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Solid radiator pipes out of tubing..cool...

Is your car for daily driving or for racing and drag?
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Semi daily driving. Depending on how much gas I want to buy, one to 7 days a week.

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http://www.aaroncake.net/rx-7/projecttina

Skip to Phase II if you just want the good stuff. Phase I is prototype stage.
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good job on ur rebuit bro..WOW!

anyway, what top mount intercooler is that on phase 1? Aftermarket?
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the corrugated stainless hose works quite well and seems that it will last forever. Ive got in on everything including the heater hoses, its trouble free
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sounds good. How much had you spent for all the hoses?
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