What's the real benefit of silicone hoses?
 

I'm just curious if, other then engine bling, there is any real benefit to silicone radiator hoses? I realize they may last twice as long. But i'm sure the factory hoses, unless super extreme conditions, will last a good long time, if not for the life of the car. So is there any real world justification to paying $160 for a set of Samco hoses?

"But i'm sure the factory hoses, unless super extreme conditions, will last a good long time, if not for the life of the car}

Not really rubber hoses are wear and tear items like belts and brake pads.

Hoses will usually function for 3-4-5 years depending on local ambient and ozone levels.

Cool thanks!

What, are you serious? Shoot, I better not tell that to my jeep which has factory hoses and is just about 12 years old. Same with my Ford ranger. (12 years old)

Hoses are nothing like belts or brake pads. I haven't had one vehicle ever, where I needed to change a radiator hose unless something else was wrong that caused it to fail.

These new silicone hoses are mostly for looks. It adds a bit of color to your engine bay. Silicone will handle heat better then most stock rubber, but Unless you want them because they look better, don't think if you need them because your stockers will fail.

And I thought the thread was about dem loose girls with big boobies.

what kinda stuff is that. Hoses are good for decades upon decades. You know what fukes up hoses. NO MAINTAINANCE.

hmmm... I was wondering about upgrading to samco hoses, nm then

Silicone hoses, not silicone hoes.

I've heard that silicone hoses dispel heat better than rubber hoses.

if your boosting it would be an good investment....if not.....dont worry about it!

I don't think that person was entirely accurate. I know they make those silicone oven mits where the guy puts his hand in boiling water. Plus they make those silicone baking sheets, and muffin pans.

So it seems to me, that the silicone hoses would be more resistant to high temperatures, but if you are melting stock hoses from heat, you have a whole boat load of other issues.

They'll handle WAY more heat and pressure before bursting. But I think that if you're running hot enough to burst a rubber hose then you have other problems. I have them but I got them for $75 off forum.

Like insurance.:)

I am, but i don't think there would be any extra pressure in the hose caus o FI. I could see a heat increase. But i still doubt it's be substantial enough to burst a hose.

samco, why not... go for it

$165 for bling, that's why not. LOL:icon38:

Don't forget about the weight advantage, they are at least 2 Ounces lighter.:)

I've had several OEM hoses dry rott and spring leaks after approximately 8 or 9 years. I purchased Samco hoses about a year ago. I'm not sure how long they'll last. I guess time will tell...:dunno:

LOL true!

or .5 sec difference through the 1/4 mile