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Mar 4, 2012 | 11:06 AM

Frank_Nesta

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Silicon Hoses

Have any of you seen the cool looking colored Radiator and heater Silicon hoses? It looks like Corvette Central is offering them for C5 and C6's. But, I have not seen them for a C3. I have contacted the company (Samco Sport USA) and they are willing to make them if I provide them samples. I hae no problem providing the samples. Mine would be for a 1977. Which means they would fit, Upper 76-82, Lower 77-79 and heater hoses W/AC 68-82. They asked me to check with the Forum to see if what kind of interest we have. They could not give me a price until they have the samples, but I looked at there price sheet and I am guessing for a 4 hose kit are about from $175-$250 plus $25 for their special hose clamps. I know they are not cheap, BUT THEY DO LOOK GREAT. Please let me know your interests and comments. This a link to their web site. http://www.samcosport.com/usa/colours.asp Check out the colors!!!

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Mar 5, 2012 | 01:29 AM

Vette5.5

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Don't think I'd be wanting to use these myself, as are pretty slippery. Know a couple guys with turbo boosted cars, and these keep coming off the engine intake.

Mar 5, 2012 | 07:33 AM

KevinG

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I'd be interested for a '69 4spd. I've got the Samco silicon hoses on my Acura and they are holding up extremely well!

Mar 5, 2012 | 11:02 AM

Frank_Nesta

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Originally Posted by Vette5.5

Don't think I'd be wanting to use these myself, as are pretty slippery. Know a couple guys with turbo boosted cars, and these keep coming off the engine intake.

The guys at Samco Tell you that you need to use their special hose clamps. That could be the problem.

Mar 5, 2012 | 11:08 AM

Frank_Nesta

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Originally Posted by KevinG

I'd be interested for a '69 4spd. I've got the Samco silicon hoses on my Acura and they are holding up extremely well!

I you might have to send them samples of what you want. I am most likely sending them samples soon. I will keep this thread going with my progress.

Mar 5, 2012 | 03:08 PM

jcloving

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A friend of mine with a Mustang mentioned them. They are expensive and more durable than rubber. The best part is you can get them in different colors. Blue, red, yellow etc.

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