Silicone coolant hose kit?
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Silicone coolant hose kit? 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.
In the VW industry, Samco sells complete silicone kits and I'm looking for something along those linesfor my SS.
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.
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.
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Check with 1QUIKWS6...he found a silicone hose set for LS1s...
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-
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3months 3 weeks and counting 
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-
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-
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...
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...
