Silicone Radiator Hoses

[SVT_S5]

Was wondering if anyone tried silicone radiator hoses instead of rubber.

I was looking at the HPS kit and I liked it a lot, my hoses are 20 years old now (No leaks whatsoever) and I figured it’s time to change them.. Mainly doing it for durability and aesthetics.

Do they leak, gets loose, doesn’t seal etc..

Thanks in advance!


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[HPLouis]

I have Venair on my car (Silicone hoses kit for Ford Mustang) and they've been on since Jan 2014 and there are no problems, leaks or anything.

 

[03cobra#694]

This used to be popular in the different colors.

 

[CobraBob]

Silicone is preferred over rubber hoses for a number of reasons. They handle higher coolant temps (not normally a huge plus), but they're more expensive. They're also more durable than rubber and last longer. Here is maybe TOO much info comparing them, but I'm posting it in case you're interesting it knowing more.

Rubber Vs. Silicone Radiator Hoses: Which Are Better? | Floorjacked

The coolant hoses that carry coolant to and from the engine are critically important parts of any engine’s cooling system, but as with many other critically important systems and components, coolant hoses are also the subject of fierce debates.

floorjacked.com

 

[SVT_S5]

Thanks all!


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[CJHAMIL]

I have the HPS kit. Quality kit, no leaks

 

[CJHAMIL]

This is the kit and I also got and I run the Gates power grip hose clamps to get rid of the cheap metal chicken clamps.

HPS Reinforced Silicone Radiator Hose Kit Coolant Ford 03-04 Mustang SVT Cobra Terminator 4.6L V8 Supercharged

Ford 03-04 Mustang SVT Cobra Terminator 4.6L V8 Supercharged HPS High Temp Reinforced Silicone Radiator Hose Kit replace stock OEM rubber upper lower coolant hoses, prevent hose cracking, collapsed damage, coolant leaking and engine over heating.

hpsperformanceproducts.com

 

[SVT_S5]

This is the kit and I also got and I run the Gates power grip hose clamps to get rid of the cheap metal chicken clamps.

HPS Reinforced Silicone Radiator Hose Kit Coolant Ford 03-04 Mustang SVT Cobra Terminator 4.6L V8 Supercharged

Ford 03-04 Mustang SVT Cobra Terminator 4.6L V8 Supercharged HPS High Temp Reinforced Silicone Radiator Hose Kit replace stock OEM rubber upper lower coolant hoses, prevent hose cracking, collapsed damage, coolant leaking and engine over heating.

hpsperformanceproducts.com

Appreciate it!


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[CJHAMIL]

Appreciate it!


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You're very welcome. I used the OEM Ford Motorcraft Gold fluid with a bottle of Redline Water Wetter.

 

[HudsonFalcon]

This used to be popular in the different colors.

Yeah they were nice just expensive.

 

[derklug]

We use them on our diesels with a spring type clamp and they work well.