Show Me Your Braided Engine Hoses
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I will call to confirm before I order.
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The coolant hoses are covered in this stuff:
http://www.cabletiesandmore.com/ExpandableSleeving.php
You will also want some very small and skinny zip ties, and some regular size ones. Black, of course.
The fuel lines, vaccum lines, and some of the coolant lines are this stuff with AN fittings:
http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS+Performan...10912/10002/-1
The wiring harness is obviously modified as my coils are gone, my TB is the 05+ style and I went from a 3 to a 5 pin MAF with the integrated IAT. After I made the wiring modifications I wrapped it all in the black braided split wire loom from Jeg's, they have (and you will need) several different diameters.
http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS+Performan...10651/10002/-1
The alternator I took apart and spray bombed the case, I thought it came out pretty good. Looks much better than the somewhat dirty aluminum. I need to take some better pictures, I've tidied it up quite a bit over the winter and hid more stuff.
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However, they are pre-cut and molded correct? Which makes the installation a one-for-one swap correct? I purchased their braided hoses for my chrome catch can and I had to cut them to fit based on where I installed the can. No big deal as I taped up the edges and cut through the tape, however for this larger application, I'm assuming that the hoses are already pre-molded and pre-cut.
I will call to confirm before I order.
I will call to confirm before I order.
Due to the SC kit I didn't need a few of them but put them together for the long hose that goes to the SC airfilter
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However, they are pre-cut and molded correct? Which makes the installation a one-for-one swap correct? I purchased their braided hoses for my chrome catch can and I had to cut them to fit based on where I installed the can. No big deal as I taped up the edges and cut through the tape, however for this larger application, I'm assuming that the hoses are already pre-molded and pre-cut.
I will call to confirm before I order.
I will call to confirm before I order.
Our hoses are not Slip-On's
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Allen, Checked with Chip @ CCA last night and was told that the braided hose kit for the C-5 was pre-cut and pre-molded. Went ahead and placed an order from him today for the entire kit. BTW your MSG 'vert looks awesome!
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pm Cmonkey. He has the real deal on his C6. He can steer you in the right direction. I don't know where Kenny, (Cmonkey), got his real braided hoses from. I plan on this being my last under hood mod next winter.
pm Cmonkey. He has the real deal on his C6. He can steer you in the right direction. I don't know where Kenny, (Cmonkey), got his real braided hoses from. I plan on this being my last under hood mod next winter.
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Which hoses were the most difficult to install and why? Was it just working them into place or was it connecting the hose clamps, adjustments, etc?
These type of projects always look easy on paper and then you get neck deep into an issue so I just want to be prepared on what to expect. Is there a recommended order of removal/installation?
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They look great and match up well with your other engine bay mods!
Which hoses were the most difficult to install and why? Was it just working them into place or was it connecting the hose clamps, adjustments, etc?
These type of projects always look easy on paper and then you get neck deep into an issue so I just want to be prepared on what to expect. Is there a recommended order of removal/installation?
Which hoses were the most difficult to install and why? Was it just working them into place or was it connecting the hose clamps, adjustments, etc?
These type of projects always look easy on paper and then you get neck deep into an issue so I just want to be prepared on what to expect. Is there a recommended order of removal/installation?
Lower Radiator hose to engine block & radiator; one of the heater hoses to the engine block.
I ended up having to remove some of the inner rubber hose to assist sliding one (only a small amount); also some WD40 assisted the sliding on.
I took my time and made sure all connections were 100%, i did not want to have to have issues later on.
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Thanks MSG C5, I like how it turned out.
Lower Radiator hose to engine block & radiator; one of the heater hoses to the engine block.
I ended up having to remove some of the ineer rubber hose to assist sliding one (only a small amount); also some WD40 assisted the sliding on.
I took my time and made sure all connections were 100%, i did not want to have to have issues later on.
Lower Radiator hose to engine block & radiator; one of the heater hoses to the engine block.
I ended up having to remove some of the ineer rubber hose to assist sliding one (only a small amount); also some WD40 assisted the sliding on.
I took my time and made sure all connections were 100%, i did not want to have to have issues later on.
Took about an hr.
The hard part was the 6 hrs it took with various vise grips to remove the factory spring clamps on the originals especially around the supercharger.
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Thanks for all the input guys!
I pulled the trigger and ordered my set from CCA. My next question is what is the best type of hose clamp to use with braided hoses? The current OEM rubber hoses use the V-clamp style, however I'm thinking since those squeeze the rubber to secure a tight fit, they may not be the best choice for the braided hoses.
I ordered the typical screw hose clamps that CCA offers, however I'm wondering if there are any better alternatives that not only work better, but also look better.
Hmmmmm......
I pulled the trigger and ordered my set from CCA. My next question is what is the best type of hose clamp to use with braided hoses? The current OEM rubber hoses use the V-clamp style, however I'm thinking since those squeeze the rubber to secure a tight fit, they may not be the best choice for the braided hoses.
I ordered the typical screw hose clamps that CCA offers, however I'm wondering if there are any better alternatives that not only work better, but also look better.
Hmmmmm......
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Thanks for all the input guys!
I pulled the trigger and ordered my set from CCA. My next question is what is the best type of hose clamp to use with braided hoses? The current OEM rubber hoses use the V-clamp style, however I'm thinking since those squeeze the rubber to secure a tight fit, they may not be the best choice for the braided hoses.
I ordered the typical screw hose clamps that CCA offers, however I'm wondering if there are any better alternatives that not only work better, but also look better.
Hmmmmm......
I pulled the trigger and ordered my set from CCA. My next question is what is the best type of hose clamp to use with braided hoses? The current OEM rubber hoses use the V-clamp style, however I'm thinking since those squeeze the rubber to secure a tight fit, they may not be the best choice for the braided hoses.
I ordered the typical screw hose clamps that CCA offers, however I'm wondering if there are any better alternatives that not only work better, but also look better.
Hmmmmm......
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I'm hoping the members who posted pictures above will also chime in on the brand of clamps they used, i.e. pros and cons.
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I found some Spectre Magna-Clamps in the chrome finish for my install as they cover the clamp well. They came with the worm type clamps already so no need to buy extra. I bought a couple kits so I made sure I had enough smaller ones to go around. I think I bought them from the local parts store but can't remember 100%. Might have bought some from the interweb too.
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