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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 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?
Found this website say,

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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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 09:16 AM
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The FC's rad hoses are 1.5" inside diameter.
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 09:33 AM
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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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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 09:36 AM
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Yes, both are 1.5".
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 10:44 AM
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thanks bro
any reviews on earl's and samco? which to get?
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 01:58 PM
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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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Old Nov 28, 2007 | 08:41 PM
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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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Old Nov 29, 2007 | 09:15 AM
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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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Old Nov 29, 2007 | 12:07 PM
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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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Old Nov 29, 2007 | 02:01 PM
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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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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 01:50 AM
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sounds good. How much had you spent for all the hoses?
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