Silicone Radiator Hoses for DD and Track
06-10-09, 08:18 PM
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Silicone Radiator Hoses for DD and Track
I picked up some Samco hoses, and then I read this: http://www.beyondthedyno.com/Blogs/Eric/?p=1401 
My car is primarily for the street, but I do take it to the track at least once or twice a mother. But it sounded like some horrible thing to not run rubber hoses for street, but is that it big of deal? I'd like to hear reviews/opinions from people who run them.
My car is primarily for the street, but I do take it to the track at least once or twice a mother. But it sounded like some horrible thing to not run rubber hoses for street, but is that it big of deal? I'd like to hear reviews/opinions from people who run them.
06-10-09, 11:05 PM
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I picked up some Samco hoses, and then I read this: http://www.beyondthedyno.com/Blogs/Eric/?p=1401
My car is primarily for the street, but I do take it to the track at least once or twice a mother. But it sounded like some horrible thing to not run rubber hoses for street, but is that it big of deal? I'd like to hear reviews/opinions from people who run them.
My car is primarily for the street, but I do take it to the track at least once or twice a mother. But it sounded like some horrible thing to not run rubber hoses for street, but is that it big of deal? I'd like to hear reviews/opinions from people who run them.
06-10-09, 11:58 PM
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I picked up some Samco hoses, and then I read this: http://www.beyondthedyno.com/Blogs/Eric/?p=1401
My car is primarily for the street, but I do take it to the track at least once or twice a mother. But it sounded like some horrible thing to not run rubber hoses for street, but is that it big of deal? I'd like to hear reviews/opinions from people who run them.
My car is primarily for the street, but I do take it to the track at least once or twice a mother. But it sounded like some horrible thing to not run rubber hoses for street, but is that it big of deal? I'd like to hear reviews/opinions from people who run them.
I have Silicone hose on my Rx-8 and I flush it every year, not even a drop on coolant level.
06-11-09, 10:13 AM
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silicone is a waste of money, my FC has the original hoses still, 22 years old. if i need to change them new rubber ones are like $40.
its not an upgrade to change a perfectly good part, with another of equal (or less) function for more money
its not an upgrade to change a perfectly good part, with another of equal (or less) function for more money
06-11-09, 01:18 PM
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its not an upgrade to change a perfectly good part, with another of equal (or less) function for more money
06-11-09, 01:28 PM
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if OEM is the best, there would be no aftermarket.
Stock hose is good for what it is, if yours hold for 20+ years, good for you. but there are people with leaky hose that causes their engine to overheat and other damages.
Just keep those in mind.
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06-11-09, 01:40 PM
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there is no clear answer to that my friend.
Im pretty sure I can find you an example of leaky OEM hose that last 5 months.
Like I said earlier, if OEM is the best in everything, there would be no aftermarket. if yours worked 20+ yrs, thats good to know. but why would I take the risk? I will at least change the rubber hose out every 50K miles or so. sooner or later it will break. you know it.
Im pretty sure I can find you an example of leaky OEM hose that last 5 months.
Like I said earlier, if OEM is the best in everything, there would be no aftermarket. if yours worked 20+ yrs, thats good to know. but why would I take the risk? I will at least change the rubber hose out every 50K miles or so. sooner or later it will break. you know it.
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there is no clear answer to that my friend.
Im pretty sure I can find you an example of leaky OEM hose that last 5 months.
Like I said earlier, if OEM is the best in everything, there would be no aftermarket. if yours worked 20+ yrs, thats good to know. but why would I take the risk? I will at least change the rubber hose out every 50K miles or so. sooner or later it will break. you know it.
Im pretty sure I can find you an example of leaky OEM hose that last 5 months.
Like I said earlier, if OEM is the best in everything, there would be no aftermarket. if yours worked 20+ yrs, thats good to know. but why would I take the risk? I will at least change the rubber hose out every 50K miles or so. sooner or later it will break. you know it.
OEM is typically the quality that aftermarket brands try to match and not always do
06-11-09, 03:48 PM
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Not always, depends on "what" you need.
for example, I would NEVER get a windshield wiper from dealer.
that could be true. but we're talking about Silicone hose here, generally speaking they are better quality than the OE ones, this is only true if you're getting some "good quality" stuff tho.
but most people's car life just simply not long enough to test them. or they just change it out for "better be safe than sorry" reason(like me)
for example, I would NEVER get a windshield wiper from dealer.
OEM is typically the quality that aftermarket brands try to match and not always do
but most people's car life just simply not long enough to test them. or they just change it out for "better be safe than sorry" reason(like me)
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there is no clear answer to that my friend.
Im pretty sure I can find you an example of leaky OEM hose that last 5 months.
Like I said earlier, if OEM is the best in everything, there would be no aftermarket. if yours worked 20+ yrs, thats good to know. but why would I take the risk? I will at least change the rubber hose out every 50K miles or so. sooner or later it will break. you know it.
Im pretty sure I can find you an example of leaky OEM hose that last 5 months.
Like I said earlier, if OEM is the best in everything, there would be no aftermarket. if yours worked 20+ yrs, thats good to know. but why would I take the risk? I will at least change the rubber hose out every 50K miles or so. sooner or later it will break. you know it.
no need to get defensive or anything, not like silicon hoses are BAD, but IMO i use the OEM hose because i KNOW it works. i do not know if a chinese/bangladeshi made "silicon" hose will work.
the mazdaspeed protege uses silicon hoses, car smells like coolant...
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