Pure Silicone radiator hoses now available

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03/02/2008, 10:12 PM
Vehi-Cross-Az

Pure Silicone radiator hoses now available

We just got our first batch in only a few sets.
Blue and black so far (red will be available in the future)
These are replacement silicone upper and lower radiator hoses.
Inspired by Rally Racing, with companys like Samco etc.
The US military and govt has been using silicone hoses on their
own vehicles for over 20 yrs. This includes your hwy patrol cars
, FBI vehicles etc.
They use them because they rarely if ever go bad and break.
Sounds like a good thing to have if you are on a rd trip or off
roading somewhere :)
http://www.motorsportwarehouse.com/ebaypix/vxhoses1.jpg
For anyone interested, you can email us.
The first batch is ready to ship and we are taking orders for the
next batch.
They usually sell for $150 for the pair, Im going to market them at
only $125 for the set for as long as we can.
03/03/2008, 04:21 AM
tom4bren

Post when you get in some yellows for my Proton.:)
03/03/2008, 05:38 AM
johnnyapollo

Interested in red myself.

-- John
03/03/2008, 05:56 AM
etlsport

will these do anything other than look better and last longer than the stockers? (ie is it worth getting them now or just waiting for the stock ones to go bad)
03/03/2008, 08:10 AM
snowtrooper1966

How about a Green set for Dragon owners?
James
03/03/2008, 08:21 AM
nfpgasmask

Well, let me ask. Right where my upper hose connects to the radiator in the front of my engine bay, I notice periodic coolant leaks there. Its nothing big, just a little leaking. Do you think this could be related to a cracking or dried out hose? Would a replacement hose help in this area?

Also, how hard is it to change out yourself? Or is this something you should have a radiator shop perform?

Bart
03/03/2008, 08:41 AM
JoFotoz

RED SET PLEASE!!

...let me know when available.

jo
03/03/2008, 08:46 AM
Vehi-Cross-Az

I have yellow and Red coming on my next batch
Green has yet to be availalbe :( sorry. But black
goes with anything :)
To me, preventive maintance is key, and if you have
over 80k on your stock hoses, you may want to consider
putting these on prior to any leaking or bursting in the summer
while stuck in traffic etc.
An easy way to ruin an aluminum motor like ours is to overheat
it too much. :mad:
For the leaking syndrome, it could be your hose or more likely
it could be where the plastic tank meets the aluminum..over time
they tend to split right there and will cause a leak, which will only
get worse over time.
As for installing them, if you are a little mechanically inclined and
have a few tools and an hour to kill, you can usually do it yourself.
Have a gallon of antifreeze around to be able to refill your system
when you are done and be sure to properly dispose of the old stuff
away from pets and a way thats good for the invironment :)
03/03/2008, 08:53 AM
Vehi-Cross-Az

this is how red will look

and for anyone wanting a set, Im taking pre-orders...
and deposits if you want.

http://www.motorsportwarehouse.com/space/vxhoses3.jpg
03/03/2008, 08:54 AM
nfpgasmask

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vehi-Cross-Az

I have yellow and Red coming on my next batch
Green has yet to be availalbe :( sorry. But black
goes with anything :)
To me, preventive maintance is key, and if you have
over 80k on your stock hoses, you may want to consider
putting these on prior to any leaking or bursting in the summer
while stuck in traffic etc.
An easy way to ruin an aluminum motor like ours is to overheat
it too much. :mad:
For the leaking syndrome, it could be your hose or more likely
it could be where the plastic tank meets the aluminum..over time
they tend to split right there and will cause a leak, which will only
get worse over time.
As for installing them, if you are a little mechanically inclined and
have a few tools and an hour to kill, you can usually do it yourself.
Have a gallon of antifreeze around to be able to refill your system
when you are done and be sure to properly dispose of the old stuff
away from pets and a way thats good for the invironment :)

Yeah, is there a proper way to drain the old fluid? This might be something I do next month. Like I said, I have had periodic leaks here and there. Some under the engine that I have not located yet. Just little drips.

I wonder if a new radiator and new hoses would be an ok idea now that I am at 65k.

Bart
03/04/2008, 10:29 AM
mbeach

FYI, regular hose clamps will eat up the supple silicone hoses.
You might want to consider an investment in some t-bolt clamps, or another style that doesn't allow the clamp to slide along the hose while tightening.
03/04/2008, 10:56 AM
Bulldoggie

I likey :thumbup:
03/04/2008, 11:25 AM
johnnyapollo

I'd probably be a good idea to throw in T-bolts with the set. How do I make a deposit on a red set?

-- John
03/04/2008, 03:04 PM
Chopper

Quote:

Originally Posted by nfpgasmask

Well, let me ask. Right where my upper hose connects to the radiator in the front of my engine bay, I notice periodic coolant leaks there. Its nothing big, just a little leaking. Do you think this could be related to a cracking or dried out hose? Would a replacement hose help in this area?Also, how hard is it to change out yourself? Or is this something you should have a radiator shop perform?

Bart

Check this out now...it could get big ugly big quick! Make sure that rad neck isn't cracked....if it's the hose, change them. Do it yourself, it's nothing...throw in a flush while you're at it.
03/04/2008, 07:12 PM
Hotsauce

I'd go for a set of those.

The bigger hose is no longer available from isuzu btw.

John C.
03/04/2008, 09:35 PM
LittleBeast

So a red set for $125 will be available when? The t clamps should be easy to attain right?
03/12/2008, 07:43 PM
Vehi-Cross-Az

Quote:

Originally Posted by LittleBeast

So a red set for $125 will be available when? The t clamps should be easy to attain right?

Ill have Red in a few weeks
currently have black and blue on hand...
tbolts are a little overkill, you can actually
damage your outlets if you where to overtighten them...
I suggest using new std worm clamps or even the factory'
clamps are very nice, new or used.
03/13/2008, 05:51 PM
Joe Isuzu

are there any plans to have green "in the works"?, I realize you don't have them now but is it like not going to happen or just not for a few months,
best guess if you don't know, thanks!
03/13/2008, 07:05 PM
Vehi-Cross-Az

sorry

but no green as of yet..
how about black :)
03/25/2008, 06:58 PM
JoFotoz

Just fitted my Silicone Hoses....

They fit VERY well...perfect replica of originals contours

Only issue was original clamps would not fit round new hoses.
Silicone hoses a bit bigger OD....hence hose clamps .

.

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/Top_Hose.jpg

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...ottom_Hose.jpg

Love the look.....and "Vehi-Cross-Az" was a pleasure to deal with.

jo
03/26/2008, 02:45 AM
Hotsauce

I'm in for yellow. Let me know.

John C.
03/26/2008, 08:33 AM
nfpgasmask

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoFotoz

They fit VERY well...perfect replica of originals contours

Only issue was original clamps would not fit round new hoses.
Silicone hoses a bit bigger OD....hence hose clamps

Hey Joe, looks good. So how was the install? Pretty easy?

Thanks,
Bart
03/26/2008, 08:40 AM
JoFotoz

Hey Bart

Pretty simple job...had to cut one of the original clamps off as it was jammed.
Other than that......took about 45 mins.
Refilled coolant...ran engine with heater on to purge air..topped off coolant.

jo
03/27/2008, 02:00 PM
Vehi-Cross-Az

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotsauce

I'm in for yellow. Let me know.

John C.

I thiink I have yellow and blue on hand
03/27/2008, 04:34 PM
newthings

I am in for RED.
How do I pay?
Roy
03/27/2008, 11:39 PM
Vehi-Cross-Az

Quote:

Originally Posted by newthings

I am in for RED.
How do I pay?
Roy

You can call us during the week and we can take
your info over the phone (visa or mc)
or you can do it via paypal.
I hope to have more RED in 2-3 weeks. :)
04/07/2008, 09:55 PM
Vehi-Cross-Az

all colors good in stock

as shown in the pic here.
we have a few of each color on hand.
Red, Black, Silver (grey), Blue and Yellow.
So for anyone interested, lmk
thanks
I know youll love them.
Im putting some on mine this weekend :grino:
04/08/2008, 02:41 AM
Hotsauce

Message or email me the phone number please.

I'll take em.

John C.
04/08/2008, 01:42 PM
Vehi-Cross-Az

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotsauce

Message or email me the phone number please.

I'll take em.

John C.

You can call our shop or email me
520 321 9500

3219500@mswaz.com

thanks !
04/08/2008, 01:51 PM
LittleBeast

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoFotoz

RED SET PLEASE!!

...let me know when available.

jo

I still cannot believe you do not have a red top battery yet! LOL
04/08/2008, 03:15 PM
xdfarrx

I have these on my sportbike (Samco from England) Choice update. I am in on these.
Is there a deadline on these?
04/08/2008, 06:26 PM
Vehi-Cross-Az

Quote:

Originally Posted by xdfarrx

I have these on my sportbike (Samco from England) Choice update. I am in on these.
Is there a deadline on these?

No, Ill be doing a batch at the moment whenever
I get low on colors etc.
Price will go up probably a little in a few weeks, but
everything is now a days. But Ill try to keep it down
as long as possible.
thanks for the kudos :)
04/08/2008, 09:04 PM
Vehi-Cross-Az

thanks Le Roy, got your payment...
will ship your RED set tomorrow :)
04/09/2008, 01:58 PM
LittleBeast

Got a RED set ordered today
04/09/2008, 03:41 PM
Vehi-Cross-Az

we have think one set of each color left
on hand, till our next order in about a month.
Just FYI for anyone thinking about getting in
on this batch.
04/14/2008, 02:47 AM
jturbo

silicon hose

do these fit trooper
04/14/2008, 10:35 AM
Vehi-Cross-Az

Quote:

Originally Posted by jturbo

do these fit trooper

looks like the lower is the same, but I couldnt verify
the upper.
Id call the local Isuzu dealer and ask them if they are
the same to be sure.
04/14/2008, 01:47 PM
LittleBeast

Got my red ones in the mail in like 2 days, fast shipping, and they smell good too!!!!! yummie
04/30/2008, 10:53 AM
nfpgasmask

I will order a set after Moab, I just can't afford them right now.

Bart
06/27/2008, 03:49 PM
Vehi-Cross-Az

more hoses

just got in a new batch
so anyone that was waiting, may want email me..