Silicon induction hose - worth it?
25 March 2008, 10:32 PM
#1
Silicon induction hose - worth it?
I'm considering one of the above but would like some opinions from users first.
Some years ago I remember instances of silicon intake hoses collapsing under extreme airflow (on Cosworths I think?) and as I've 1.6 bar available there will be some serious amount of air passing through the induction hose! The well known makes eg Perrin, Samco etc are very expensive but I assume substantually made (multi-ply) I've also seen one by Viper performance at a lot less money, but nervous that it may be a bit floppy in comparison!
Has anyone experience of this make or will it finish up looking like a 10 quid slappers cheeks on a Saturday night
(not that I've experience of such things!)
JohnD
Some years ago I remember instances of silicon intake hoses collapsing under extreme airflow (on Cosworths I think?) and as I've 1.6 bar available there will be some serious amount of air passing through the induction hose! The well known makes eg Perrin, Samco etc are very expensive but I assume substantually made (multi-ply) I've also seen one by Viper performance at a lot less money, but nervous that it may be a bit floppy in comparison!
Has anyone experience of this make or will it finish up looking like a 10 quid slappers cheeks on a Saturday night
(not that I've experience of such things!)JohnD
25 March 2008, 11:10 PM
#2
Not 100% sure but think the early 3 ply design hoses are the ones which can collapse not the newer 4 ply method......I have a Big 3" Roger Clark Samco hose on mine peaking at 1.7 bar and have no issues....
The Viper Performance hoses are quality.......
The Viper Performance hoses are quality.......
26 March 2008, 09:24 AM
#3
The perrin instructions include removal of the throttle body - how does this get in the way?
You obviously have a big turbo for a 76mm turbo end - 20G? I've got a MD321H which retains the 60mm inlet.
JohnD
Last edited by JohnD; 26 March 2008 at 09:28 AM.
26 March 2008, 01:24 PM
#4
I believe the Perrin quotes 6-ply! The Viper item is 4-ply, not sure about the Samco.
The perrin instructions include removal of the throttle body - how does this get in the way?
You obviously have a big turbo for a 76mm turbo end - 20G? I've got a MD321H which retains the 60mm inlet.
JohnD
The perrin instructions include removal of the throttle body - how does this get in the way?
You obviously have a big turbo for a 76mm turbo end - 20G? I've got a MD321H which retains the 60mm inlet.
JohnD
and the Samco hose is 4 ply....
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