"Kent" <immortala2@yahoo.com> wrote in
news:11i6ht2tk77a6aa@corp.supernews.com:

> Why would I want to pay a premium for the silicone coolant hoses made
> by Samco, SFS Performance, etc.? Are they really worth the extra money
> in terms of longevity? I'd be interested in hearing the group's
> opinions and experiences with these types of hoses. Thanks.
>


Save your money. Unless you like the cool colors.

If your car is regularly raced (and I mean competitive TRACK racing),
silicone hoses may buy you better reliability under stress. Otherwise, OEM
and selected aftermarket are fine. OEM hoses last seven years or so.


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