I've seen lots of cars in magazines, on the web and in this forum with terrific looking engine bays, but never seen anyone use products by Pi-Thon Design, Inc. I've at attached a couple of pics from their website. Here is a link to their product page: http://pi-thon.com/products.htm.

Richard

 

I remember these being posted awhile back, but i dont think anyone went for it because they are a use once and destroy type thing?

 

No, they're just a very expensive type thing.

 

If I was going to spend that much money on hose clamps I would use something that is actually functional, like this quick release type from Adel-Wiggins: