Russell ProClassic Hose Heat Threshold

[alice]

I am just wondering that if use Russell ProClassic hose (black nylon braided stuff) for my water supply and return on my turbo, will it be strong enough to withstand the heat created by the turbo? I know the inside of the hose can handle up to 300* but I'm referring to the outside as the hose will be fairly close to the turbo itself.

 

[agentorange313]

A little research shows that nylon, what the outer part of the hose is made of, shows that it has a melting point of 428 °F (220 °C).

Now this is for nylon 6, you probably need to call Russells and find what type of nylon exactly surround the hosing. I would make a safe bet it is fine for anything under the engine hood, but its it is direct contact or close proximity to the exhaust system, turbine housing manifold ect i would look into some protection.

I use proclassic for all my engine bay plumbing, none has melted, but I also have used heat wrap products for the return coolant line near the manifold. Its just to be careful since its in direct heat for an extended period of time.

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http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/parts/dei_heat_sheath.htm

 

[alice]

A little research shows that nylon, what the outer part of the hose is made of, shows that it has a melting point of 428 °F (220 °C).

Now this is for nylon 6, you probably need to call Russells and find what type of nylon exactly surround the hosing. I would make a safe bet it is fine for anything under the engine hood, but its it is direct contact or close proximity to the exhaust system, turbine housing manifold ect i would look into some protection.

I use proclassic for all my engine bay plumbing, none has melted, but I also have used heat wrap products for the return coolant line near the manifold. Its just to be careful since its in direct heat for an extended period of time.

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http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/parts/dei_heat_sheath.htm

Thank you for the very well informed reply. I will use the pro classic hose and some of that heat protecting stuff that you linked to. I only have maybe 2ft max that would be in close proximity to the turbo and exhaust.