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[dyshipfakta]

Hi looking at options for boost hoses. I need 2 inch bore and capable of 10 psi so it doesn’t have to be heavy duty.

Would something like this be suitable
https://www.ebay.co....tm/184632052163

It says good to 260 degrees C and resists collapse.

Don’t want to spend the earth on silicone and tonnes of bends also would like some to flexible if possible. Open to suggestions

[Steve220]

I wouldn't use that for boost hose, it'll tear under pressure.

 

Why not check ebay to see if anyone is selling used couplers and pipe?

[Turbo Phil]

There’s no way I’d use that under boost. The silicone bends aren’t expensive and will be completely reliable.

Phil.

[dyshipfakta]

So silicone and alloy pipe work is the only really way to go. Was hoping that for 8 psi would get away with something more flexible and be able to run slight curves to get it to where it needs to go.

[Icey]

You just have to spend the money. I spent a lot of time measuring (ruler and angle-finder) to minimise the hoses I used, not because of cost but for neatness and packaging.

Even with that I still spent best part of £200 on hoses. But buying a decent brand (Samco for the most part), it’s a onetime cost.


https://www.autosiliconehoses.com is a good, lower cost alternative to Samco.

[dyshipfakta]

Fair shout I am too after neatness. I had hoped that at 2 inch bore there might be some alternatives but if not I will just have to bite the bullet.

Cheers
Andy