loloone

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It's about time to replace my coolant hoses and I was wondering if anyone sold a complete coolant hose kit made of silicone, preferably in black for an LS1 F-Body?

In the VW industry, Samco sells complete silicone kits and I'm looking for something along those linesfor my SS.

H8 LUZN

it would be nice, I have seen them for LT1 cars.. nothing for the ls1 cars that i know of... but who knows, there might be somewhere

LawmanSS

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Check with 1QUIKWS6...he found a silicone hose set for LS1s...

BAD ASS TA WS6

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Samco does make a kit for our cars. Fbodys and Y bodys I belive. The list it under Chevrolet Camaro 98/99. Go to their website and search for US distributors.

The thing is, their kit is only for models w/o the power steering cooler. IE. the metal tube behind the radiator. (upper rad. line)

I have the kit, it's a 4 piece setup, with a 1 piece upper rad hose. So I either have to cut it, or get rid of the cooler.

You're good to go if you have an older SS.

juicdta

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where is the lt1 kit located??

2fast97Z

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there is a whole set in summit magazine..forgot the brand neame but they are BLUE

H8 LUZN

i remember seeing that.. but i thought it was only for LT1's??

1QUIKWS6

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LawmanSS is correct - The kit for the LS1 F-Body is made by Samco and it is a (4) pc. kit: (1) Upper Rad Hose, (1) Lower Rad Hose, (1) Rad Overflow Hose, & (1) TB Coolant Line Hose. They are custom molded and fit well.

The Upper Rad Hose does come in one piece - you just need to cut it accordingly if you have a power steering cooler.

As Samco is in England, I had to find the U.S. distributor - he is in Cali - but will have to get back with the details as they are on my home puter. These sets are custom made upon order by Samco - no stock on hand. It used to take them at least 6 months as I heard to get a set out - they made some improvements in their company and now it still took approx. 4 months to get the set

While you're waiting for the hose, it's a good idea to pick up some SS T-Bolt clamps. They are made for silicone hose and will not cut into the hose as regular worm style clamps will.

-Jay-

daryl2cb@yahoo.com

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wow, 4 months, that is just about as bad as waiting for my wheels 3months 3 weeks and counting

1QUIKWS6

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Takes a loooooooooooooonnnnnnnnnnnnngggggggggggggggggg time to make their way 'Across the Pond'

parbreak

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Not silicone, but then again, it didn't take months to get:

1QUIKWS6

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OK, here is info on the Samco Kit:

U.S. Distributor - Forge Motorsports
Mike Lombardi (mike@forgemotorsports.com)
P/N TCS158/C
Cost - $146.92 + shipping for (4) pc. set
Advertised ETA - 4-6 weeks
Colors Avail - Blue/Black/Red (other colors available w/payment in full @ time of order.)

I checked my invoice - it wasn't 4 months wait - about 3 months (but still more than the advertised ETA.

-Jay-

2000blackta

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Anyone have a picture of this Samco kit installed? You have peaked my curiosity

BitViper

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Ive seen these b4..where are they from?

1QUIKWS6

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I have quite a few pics of my engine bay - but none that actually show the hoses as they are fairly buried and I was trying to get overall pics.

I know you can get the SS Convoluted hose kits that include the hose and ends at PepBoys. Don't know if that's where he got his...