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Mud_Bone 02-21-2008 06:43 PM

Silicone radiator hose kits, opinions?
 
I've seen a few hose kits here and there, but I don't recall seeing any mention of them here.

is there any reason to get them other than looks? i understand higher temp rating , and burst rating than stock seems to be the claim.

is there any reason to avoid them? safely or performance wise?

please share your thoughts.

solbrothers 02-21-2008 06:50 PM

your hoses are pretty much brand new. no real reason to replace them.

jdjohnson9 02-21-2008 06:57 PM

Unless your doing some crazy engine mods there really isnt a need other then looks imho.

Mud_Bone 02-21-2008 06:59 PM

yes , I understand that , my question was not do you think my factory hoses are worn out? or do you think i Need these hoses. hehe

people buy ALL sorts of parts for their cars, (I'm sure you have yourself :P ) replacing parts that are in NO way worn out all the time.

so another question does anyone have aftermarket rad hosez?

jdjohnson9 02-21-2008 07:14 PM

Sorry i misunderstood you. I dont nor do i know anybody on here that has aftermarket hoses. Sorry i cant help ya out.

Mud_Bone 02-21-2008 07:25 PM

hey no worries man, thx for posting :D
In my wanderings I have come across them a few places, I would have thought that some will have installed them, as there seems to be lots of "purdy" engine bays on here.

anyone have aftermarket hoses, silicone or otherwise?

kelsodeez 02-21-2008 07:29 PM

i have spoon hoses on the way but no one knows if they will fit. i will let you know once i get them

koolkevin1107 02-22-2008 12:06 AM

i think the JDM hoses should fit our car, i mean the radiator is the same and the engine is the same, why wouldn't the hoses be the same? ben has some in his car, he's got Samco hoses.

kancerr 02-22-2008 06:29 AM

i plan on getting some blue ones soon just for the looks.

Mud_Bone 02-22-2008 12:35 PM

spoke to someone more knowledgeable and will share that here in part:

Since the silicone radiator hoses are reinforced, they will keep the coolant at a more consistent pressure and flow under heat.
Also since they are made out of silicone, their life span is about 3-4 times better than the stock ones.

one set I found is here A&J Racing :: Engine :: Fit/Jazz (GD3/4) :: T1R Hyper silicon radiator hose set - Honda Fit 07-08 GD3

performs better, lasts longer , looks way cooler ....

....what to do , what to do :hyper::D

jdjohnson9 02-22-2008 04:06 PM

Shoot 135 isnt too bad for a price. If thats what you are looking for i would say go for it and get them.

kancerr 02-22-2008 06:28 PM

thats exactly what i was lookin at. cant wait for em to become available.

Mud_Bone 02-22-2008 06:48 PM

wow look at this, any thoughts?
Silicone radiator hose kits for HONDA FIT L13/15 .......... 69$ shipped
eBay Motors: Silicone radiator hose kits for HONDA FIT L13/15 (item 170168477319 end time Mar-10-08 20:21:23 PDT)

I'm wondering if it would be every bit as good as the 135 set

man thats half the cost :D

thoughts? :popc:

kelsodeez 02-22-2008 06:50 PM

ebay is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get.

jdjohnson9 02-22-2008 06:54 PM


Originally Posted by kelsodeez (Post 244379)
ebay is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get.

:rotfl: :rotfl: OMG!!! Thats great... I agree to an extent. There are some decent vendor on there but you just have to be careful.

fshwcrs 02-22-2008 08:14 PM

They're a waste of money unless you like how they look.

kancerr 02-22-2008 08:35 PM

comes with a 1 year warranty, might get em and take a look at em. if they look like crap hey its only 65$. that color would go good with my blue cai and blue wiper blades when the hood is popped. ;D

tonyd3773 02-24-2008 05:38 PM


Originally Posted by Mud_Bone (Post 244377)
wow look at this, any thoughts?
Silicone radiator hose kits for HONDA FIT L13/15 .......... 69$ shipped
eBay Motors: Silicone radiator hose kits for HONDA FIT L13/15 (item 170168477319 end time Mar-10-08 20:21:23 PDT)

I'm wondering if it would be every bit as good as the 135 set

man thats half the cost :D

thoughts? :popc:

You will gain ALL the benefits mentioned above! These are NOT for just looks...they will HELP n' HOLD UP as stated.
Unfortunetly I would not use the EBAY route! A J's Racing is selling a quality set and would recommend FULLY!!
As stated on AJ's site;
"Made out of premium quality silicon rubber to enhance appearance and longivity. Superb integrity and superior performance reduces the risk of component failure and enables higher temperatures and pressures to be maintained with complete confidence".
Hope this helpz.

tonyd3773 (Video Guru):popc:

Mud_Bone 02-24-2008 07:17 PM

thanks tonyd 3773. thanks everyone so far that has given opinions :cool:

dbcmaster 02-24-2008 07:27 PM

I'd be interested to know when they are in stock at AJ. If anyone sees them in stock, maybe update the thread?

tonyd3773 02-24-2008 07:45 PM


Originally Posted by Mud_Bone (Post 245460)
thanks tonyd 3773. thanks everyone so far that has given opinions :cool:

:) No Prob...GOOD LUCK


tonyd3773

ciburri 02-26-2008 03:28 AM

If you have the money to burn power to you.

FYI, I had 1980 Accord with a horizontal crack the length of the radiator and car was not overheating!
My CRX is 18 years old and still has original hoses! I changed coolant twice a year since new and regularly inspected hoses. No problems! I have no deposits in the cooling system at all!
Hey it is a Honda! Have you ever heard of a Honda with an overheating problem?! LOL!
I also installed oil cooler on the CRX and ended up removing it. Cooling system is so efficient that extra cooling creates negative effect on my CRX. Unlike civics from late 90's, CRX radiator runs full width between headlights. ECU increases the rev limit at the right temperature. It would cut me off under well under 7K while properly hot allowed about 7900 rpm.
Now with a chip without rev limiter and Crane Cams ignition set up at 9,500 rpm this sucker screams like superbike in the canyons. My best man is a biker and he gets a kick out of hearing it each time.

07fitsport 03-10-2008 04:12 PM

wonder how these hold up..are they good or not...how hard to replace..looki like maybe lower is hardest to replace


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