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Old 03-25-10 | 01:00 AM
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CA Radiator Hose

So I am looking for a silicone radiator hose in red for my 84 GSL-SE, but I am coming up short. I was wondering if anyone knows where to find them or what they have done to get a better tube on there.
Old 03-25-10 | 02:32 AM
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find another car with similar length hoses and shapes and buy that. i couldnt find the SE on samco's site.
Old 03-25-10 | 11:29 AM
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I heard an over-the-counter rumor a few months back that Racing Beat was considering adding a line of silicone rad hoses for the first gens... They haven't published anything yet, but you might give them a call and ask.

Likely not cheap, though.
Old 03-25-10 | 05:51 PM
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get the second gen hoses and cut them..

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Old 03-26-10 | 01:03 AM
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Ebay got plenty. Its for FD but you can still use it just cut it to your size. Or go the cheaper way and stronger hose than Silicone a Steel Braided Radiator hose. Check out this link from Summit Racing. I use this before and I did use a Silicone hose. I did not like the Silicone when it gets hot it feels really soft. Even the stock Good Year brand radiator feels stronger. Summit Racing sell many different size and length braided radiator hose. Summit also sell Good Year radiator hose. For looks get Silicone or braided hose, for daily driving, better price get the good year.
http://www.summitracing.com/search/?...r%20hose&dds=1
Old 03-26-10 | 02:59 AM
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+1 for braided hose.
Old 03-26-10 | 02:44 PM
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Yea I am going for looks as well as performance.

Thanks for the info




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