As I'm going to install Koyo radiator I would also like to put on some new radiator hoses and am looking into options. Where and which ones do you suggest ?

 

samco hoses.

you can get them from www.jt-imports.com

 

http://www.thermalflex.com/automotive.html

 

$250 huh ?
I'll rather put stock ones on for this time and concentrate on other mods first

 

Actually for Samco, they have a US distributor.

www.samcosport.com

Look for BRITS or Motorsport Spares

 

Use the Mazda OEM hoses. They will fit right, and there is no reason to spend more money on anything else. Don't buy a cheap aftermarket hose.

 

adam c

were you saying that samco hoses were cheap? i hope not and i hope i just read that wrong

 

Stockers are about $40 and Samco&co. are running in the $250 area. OEM here I come...

 

At $250, the samco hoses are definitely NOT cheap. I was referring to something you might find as a inexpensive replacement at your local parts store.

 

ThermalFlex makes silicone FD radiator hoses.

I don't think you can order on their site:
http://www.thermalflex.com/automotive.html

But you could probably search the net for sites that sell them, or call ThermalFlex and buy direct.

-Max

 

Max, how much did you spend on yours ?

 

I got in the group buy last summer on the Thermal Flex hoses for $160. The price also included enough 11-mm OD hose to do the silicone vacuum hose job.

One thing with silicon rad hoses. You'll need to double clamp the ends with Wurth clamps. Don't use any cheezy screw clamps...gotta be the Wurths, or you'll have leaks...go ahead ask me how I know

 

Two words: OEM, Malloy Mazda.

Silcone hoses will not make your car any faster or more dependable. They WILL lighten your wallet substantially.