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Hmm...photo of the illuminated radiator hose here.
http://www.killerglass.com/
Looks like nothing more than a "plastic" or "glass" center piece w/ connectors on either end.
(Looking at it...that IS what it is). A plastic center piece w/ an LED insertion point that makes it glow the same color.
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http://killerglass.com/content/view/10/25/
What is Killerglass? Print
What is Killerglass (borosillicate) Glass?
Thanks to a railroad glass scientist needing to create a lantern that got hot but did not shatter when rain or snow got on it we now have pyres glass. The word Pyrex comes from the Greek Word pyro or fire, and Ex which refers to the type of glass. It does not expand or change shape when heated. This may be why Pyrex glass in the 1960s and '70s was used in the windows of the Apollo and Gemini spacecraft.
Composition of Pyrex Glass:
Density (g/cm3) = 2.23000E+00 Mean Excitation Energy (eV) = 134.000000
Properties Of Borosilicate (PYREX 7740) Glass Chemical Resistance Borosilicate glass is inert to almost all materials with the exception of hydrofluoric acid, hot phosphoric acid and hot alkalies. Of these, hydrofluoric acid has the most serious effect and, even when a solution contains a few parts per million, attack will occur. Phosphoric acid and caustic solutions cause no problems when cold but at elevated temperatures corrosion occurs. Caustic solutions up to 30% concentration can be handled safely at ambient temperatures. Physical Properties: Composition Low-expansion borosilicate glass has the following approximate chemical composition:
SiO2 81%
Na2O 4.0%
K2O 0.5 B2O3 13.0%
Al2O3 2.0%
For further details please refer to ASTM E 438, "Standard Specification for Glasses in Laboratory Apparatus." Linear Coefficient of Expansion: Between 32°F and 572°F [0°C and 300°C], per ASTM Method E 228) 18.1 x 10-7 in/in/7°F 32.5x10-7 cm/cm/°C Annealing: All fittings and all straight lengths are annealed to reduce internal stress. This also makes the pipe easier to field fabricate. Thermal Conductivity: 0.73 Btu/hr-ft2-°F/ft 0.0035 cal/sec-cm2-°C/cm Specific Heat: 0.20 Btu/lb-°F 0.20 cal/gm-°C Dialectric Constant: at 23°C and 1M Hz per ASTM Method D 150: 4.6 ±-0.2 Density: Approximately 139 lb/ft3 (2.23 gm/cm3) Young's Modulus: per ASTM Method C215: in the range of 9 x 106 to 10 x 106 psi. Mechanical Strength: The mechanical properties of glass differ from those of metals. The lack of ductility of glass prevents the equalization of stresses at local irregularities or flaws and the breaking strength varies considerably about a mean value. This latter is commonly found to occur at a tensile strength of about 70 kg/cm2 (1000 psi). The glass should be adequately supported and appropriate allowance should be made for special conditions such as high temperatures, dense liquids, etc. Subject to the above, maximum working pressures are as specified in the following table. Working Temperatures Borosilicate glass retains its mechanical strength and will deform only at temperatures which approach its strain point. The practical upper limit for operating temperatures Is much lower and is controlled by the temperature ditterentials in the glass, which depend on the relative temperatures of the contents of the equipment and the external surroundings. Provided borosilicate glass is not subjected to rapid change in temperature, creating undue thermal shock, it can be operated safely at temperatures up to 450°F (232°C). The normal limiting factor is actually the gasket material. The degree of thermal shock (usually defined as sudden chilling) which it can withstand depends on many factors, for example: stresses due to operating conditions; stresses imposed in supporting the equipment; the wall thickness of the glass, etc. It is therefore undesirable to give an overall figure but, as a general guide, sudden temperature changes of up to about 216°F (120°C) can be accommodated At sub-zero temperatures, the tensile strength of borosilicate glass tends to increase and equipment can be used with safety at cryogenic temperatures.
Chemical Hardening
Killerglass is chemical hardened by our three step hardening process to increase the impact resistance of the borosilicate glass 300-400%
Making this the ideal product for severe duty applications.
http://www.killerglass.com/
Looks like nothing more than a "plastic" or "glass" center piece w/ connectors on either end.
(Looking at it...that IS what it is). A plastic center piece w/ an LED insertion point that makes it glow the same color.
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http://killerglass.com/content/view/10/25/
What is Killerglass? Print
What is Killerglass (borosillicate) Glass?
Thanks to a railroad glass scientist needing to create a lantern that got hot but did not shatter when rain or snow got on it we now have pyres glass. The word Pyrex comes from the Greek Word pyro or fire, and Ex which refers to the type of glass. It does not expand or change shape when heated. This may be why Pyrex glass in the 1960s and '70s was used in the windows of the Apollo and Gemini spacecraft.
Composition of Pyrex Glass:
Density (g/cm3) = 2.23000E+00 Mean Excitation Energy (eV) = 134.000000
Properties Of Borosilicate (PYREX 7740) Glass Chemical Resistance Borosilicate glass is inert to almost all materials with the exception of hydrofluoric acid, hot phosphoric acid and hot alkalies. Of these, hydrofluoric acid has the most serious effect and, even when a solution contains a few parts per million, attack will occur. Phosphoric acid and caustic solutions cause no problems when cold but at elevated temperatures corrosion occurs. Caustic solutions up to 30% concentration can be handled safely at ambient temperatures. Physical Properties: Composition Low-expansion borosilicate glass has the following approximate chemical composition:
SiO2 81%
Na2O 4.0%
K2O 0.5 B2O3 13.0%
Al2O3 2.0%
For further details please refer to ASTM E 438, "Standard Specification for Glasses in Laboratory Apparatus." Linear Coefficient of Expansion: Between 32°F and 572°F [0°C and 300°C], per ASTM Method E 228) 18.1 x 10-7 in/in/7°F 32.5x10-7 cm/cm/°C Annealing: All fittings and all straight lengths are annealed to reduce internal stress. This also makes the pipe easier to field fabricate. Thermal Conductivity: 0.73 Btu/hr-ft2-°F/ft 0.0035 cal/sec-cm2-°C/cm Specific Heat: 0.20 Btu/lb-°F 0.20 cal/gm-°C Dialectric Constant: at 23°C and 1M Hz per ASTM Method D 150: 4.6 ±-0.2 Density: Approximately 139 lb/ft3 (2.23 gm/cm3) Young's Modulus: per ASTM Method C215: in the range of 9 x 106 to 10 x 106 psi. Mechanical Strength: The mechanical properties of glass differ from those of metals. The lack of ductility of glass prevents the equalization of stresses at local irregularities or flaws and the breaking strength varies considerably about a mean value. This latter is commonly found to occur at a tensile strength of about 70 kg/cm2 (1000 psi). The glass should be adequately supported and appropriate allowance should be made for special conditions such as high temperatures, dense liquids, etc. Subject to the above, maximum working pressures are as specified in the following table. Working Temperatures Borosilicate glass retains its mechanical strength and will deform only at temperatures which approach its strain point. The practical upper limit for operating temperatures Is much lower and is controlled by the temperature ditterentials in the glass, which depend on the relative temperatures of the contents of the equipment and the external surroundings. Provided borosilicate glass is not subjected to rapid change in temperature, creating undue thermal shock, it can be operated safely at temperatures up to 450°F (232°C). The normal limiting factor is actually the gasket material. The degree of thermal shock (usually defined as sudden chilling) which it can withstand depends on many factors, for example: stresses due to operating conditions; stresses imposed in supporting the equipment; the wall thickness of the glass, etc. It is therefore undesirable to give an overall figure but, as a general guide, sudden temperature changes of up to about 216°F (120°C) can be accommodated At sub-zero temperatures, the tensile strength of borosilicate glass tends to increase and equipment can be used with safety at cryogenic temperatures.
Chemical Hardening
Killerglass is chemical hardened by our three step hardening process to increase the impact resistance of the borosilicate glass 300-400%
Making this the ideal product for severe duty applications.
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BTW...per the site...each hose (upper only) is $199 msrp. "Each kit includes, hose, LED, Custom Clamps, Wire harness, instructions. Custom hoses are available any size. Extra LED kits are $30 each. LED's come in Red, Blue or Green"
Nothing revolutionary. Just someone playing around w/ plastic. This product will be for those that want something else to throw under the hood at HIN. Help them earn an extra point or two. The Supra and AE86 guys use a metal pipe and two connector pieces to connect to their radiators (they usually police the metal pipe). Same scenario here...just using plastic pipe instead.
Nothing revolutionary. Just someone playing around w/ plastic. This product will be for those that want something else to throw under the hood at HIN. Help them earn an extra point or two. The Supra and AE86 guys use a metal pipe and two connector pieces to connect to their radiators (they usually police the metal pipe). Same scenario here...just using plastic pipe instead.
Last edited by DomFD3S; Jun 12, 2007 at 02:59 PM.
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From: New Orleans, LA
Wasn't something I'd have considered for my car, but they contacted us about being in their booth. Nice guy who owns the company. Original idea came from LeMans in the 60's used by race teams to see if they blew a head gasket etc. Yes the LED's aren't my cup of tea, so I pulled them out after the show.
The piece is glass, not plastic. and looks to be extremely durable.
anyway just thought I'd throw this up, not necessarily meaning to start a discussion for the glass, lol.
The piece is glass, not plastic. and looks to be extremely durable.
anyway just thought I'd throw this up, not necessarily meaning to start a discussion for the glass, lol.
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bryant
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old... i had an offer from the same company 3 months ago.
just wasnt sure about putting it on cause of my new engine.
didnt want anything to burst not saying it would but i dont have another 10,000 to put in the motor if something happened.
looks cool though
just wasnt sure about putting it on cause of my new engine.
didnt want anything to burst not saying it would but i dont have another 10,000 to put in the motor if something happened.
looks cool though
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It's not the height, it was the over all look, buddy 
I was just messing with you, though. I'm 23 and people think I'm still in high school. I just tell them it's good genetics. 
I was just messing with you, though. I'm 23 and people think I'm still in high school. I just tell them it's good genetics.