famaya26 Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Since im replacing my radiatior Im curious to find out what the different pros and cons of each. do you need a specific setup for each? ex: If oli decide tp go to stage 2 do I need to install aluminum or silicone. lets make this a general forum incase people want to know what to get before they buy it. & possibly save cash that they could use, towards oth er mods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 A little confused.....aluminum hoses or radiator? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famaya26 Posted March 9, 2012 Author Share Posted March 9, 2012 hoses sorry I should have been more specific. and yes they sell aluminum hoses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Who sells them? It doesn't matter what you use, but I bet the aluminum "hoses" are shit. Cooling system pressure has nothing to do with power production, so all you are doing is buying bling. No such thing as a "high performance coolant hose" [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famaya26 Posted March 9, 2012 Author Share Posted March 9, 2012 lol look up mishimoto aluminum hose. are silicone a better alternative when comes to durability Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 It doesn't matter. They are radiator hoses. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famaya26 Posted March 9, 2012 Author Share Posted March 9, 2012 It doesn't matter. They are radiator hoses. oh ok then. lol well what about other hoses on the car ex: intercooler would siliconr based hoses be better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Yes, intercooler hoses should be oil resistant, (silicone). Those are aluminum tubes, you still need a hose to connect them, sort of pointless IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 You don't really have any intercooler hoses, just one at the throttle body which is OK to leave alone. You CAN replace it with a silicone hose, but you won't be gaining anything by doing that. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosAngelesLGT Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Best reason for silicone rad hoses? Appearance. I have them. IMHO they look much better than rubber radiator hoses which is no good reason in particular to upgrade. Id much rather see you buy silicone radiator hoses you dont need than a BBK you dont need Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spec.B Dream Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Anyone have a favorite coolant hose vendor? After doing multiple turbo swaps, the hoses going to the turbo are getting a bit beat up, and if I'm replacing them, I might as well replace them all with 71k on the ticker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustangendsley Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Im using samco and love then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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