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Hey all, I am installing silicone hoses and hear bad things about the included clamps leaking. Going to order constant tension t-bar clamps to try. Does anyone know the sizes of all 12 hose clamps? Radiator, heater core, etc. Is it worth it to just stay with rubber? The biggest thing that draws me to silicone is the incorporated t-fittings.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with the supplied hose clamps from Mishimoto. If it makes you feel better go to NAPA with all of your hose clamps in hand and buy there brand. I have the Mishimoto on mine and 0 leaks.
This makes me feel better. How many miles since install? Did you do anything else like radiator, waterpump, or thermostat? I'm replacing a hair-line cracked OEM radiator with a Dewitts. Trying to do as much other necessary preventative maintenance 'while I'm in there.'
Last edited by T0XiC417; Nov 25, 2020 at 01:38 PM.
Actually I am doing cam upgrade from Texas Speed now. Complete kit from them. I did do water pump, thermostat OEM and replaced both belts. My radiator is fine but just purchased Monday new DeWitts on Black Friday Sale, ATI balancer and ARP bolt. Should make around 500 and maintain street manners.
Around 10,000 miles.
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