Stainless Hose Covers
04-05-2003, 08:04 AM
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My suggestion is not to cover the hoses. I think it cheapens the appearance. I have seen some nice silicone hose that comes in a few select colors. The go-fast import car guys use it.
04-05-2003, 11:04 AM
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I used -10 S/S breaded lines with the fake ends over the hose clamps. It matches all the other S/S lines for the fuel, oil, and transmission lines. Getting ready to run it from the thermostats to the exhaust manifolds next week. good luck, Doug
04-05-2003, 02:34 PM
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Look what I found, complete with Tuning Tips! (See Last para)
http://www.roadraceengineering.com/hoseandclamps.htm
Silicone Reinforced Transition Hose
These transition hoses allow you to adapt between two different sizes of pipes. Step up or step down from the stock intercooler, turbo inlets, compressor outlets and intercoolers. All hose sizes are measured by inside diameter, 2" ID hose fits 2" OD tubing for example.
Now available in Red, Blue and Black Silicone.
Specify color! If no color is given, black will be sent by default.
Silicone Reinforced Hump Hose
Silicone hump hose allows for expansion and movement between pipes. By allowing a little flex in things you have less chance of pulling connections loose and there is less stress on the rest of the piping. They also allow for slight misalignment between pipes. Specify color! Now available in Red, Blue and Black. If no color is given, black will be sent by default.
Silicone Hose and Couplings
Top quality high-strength, high-temperature hose couplings. Multi layered fluro-silicone with fiberglass reinforcement. Additional sizes and lengths are available. Silicone Hose, Heavy Duty. Specify color! Now available in Red, Blue and Black. If no color is given, black will be sent by default.
Silicone Vacuum/Boost Source Hose
Thick wall silicone hose withstands heat much better than the stock rubber hoses.
Plus the pretty colors look dope and impress all the girlies ;-)
For use as boost and vacuum hose, not for pressurized water lines.
OK for coolant overflow and breather hoses. NOT FOR FUEL LINES!!
For discount pricing, mix and match any size and colors for total length.
Tuning Tip: Red is a good color for all around performance, however with a big turbo blue gets upwards of 10 hp, unless you have stock cams, then only 5 hp. Purple is best for bottom end power, mix with red for excellent mid-range. For NT cars, shift all recommendations one hue towards a warmer color. Yellow hose should only be used on high compression NTs or turbo cars with welded differentials. Proper Sticker Tuning can be a successful work around for any of these concerns. ;-P
http://www.roadraceengineering.com/hoseandclamps.htm
Silicone Reinforced Transition Hose
These transition hoses allow you to adapt between two different sizes of pipes. Step up or step down from the stock intercooler, turbo inlets, compressor outlets and intercoolers. All hose sizes are measured by inside diameter, 2" ID hose fits 2" OD tubing for example.
Now available in Red, Blue and Black Silicone.
Specify color! If no color is given, black will be sent by default.
Silicone Reinforced Hump Hose
Silicone hump hose allows for expansion and movement between pipes. By allowing a little flex in things you have less chance of pulling connections loose and there is less stress on the rest of the piping. They also allow for slight misalignment between pipes. Specify color! Now available in Red, Blue and Black. If no color is given, black will be sent by default.
Silicone Hose and Couplings
Top quality high-strength, high-temperature hose couplings. Multi layered fluro-silicone with fiberglass reinforcement. Additional sizes and lengths are available. Silicone Hose, Heavy Duty. Specify color! Now available in Red, Blue and Black. If no color is given, black will be sent by default.
Silicone Vacuum/Boost Source Hose
Thick wall silicone hose withstands heat much better than the stock rubber hoses.
Plus the pretty colors look dope and impress all the girlies ;-)
For use as boost and vacuum hose, not for pressurized water lines.
OK for coolant overflow and breather hoses. NOT FOR FUEL LINES!!
For discount pricing, mix and match any size and colors for total length.
Tuning Tip: Red is a good color for all around performance, however with a big turbo blue gets upwards of 10 hp, unless you have stock cams, then only 5 hp. Purple is best for bottom end power, mix with red for excellent mid-range. For NT cars, shift all recommendations one hue towards a warmer color. Yellow hose should only be used on high compression NTs or turbo cars with welded differentials. Proper Sticker Tuning can be a successful work around for any of these concerns. ;-P
Last edited by BadDog; 04-05-2003 at 02:38 PM.
