Radiator Hose

[zwickyj]

I Blew A Hole In The Lower Radiator Hose, Is It Worth Buying A Reinforced Hose Kit Pictured In The Bottom, Or Just Replace W/ Oem?

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[DSMcrazy3]

OEM is fine.

I'm not sure of the cost differences, but I'm sure you're going to pay more than you need to for that "reinforced" hose with OBX's logo on it.

I don't ever hear anyone shouting out they're running aftermarket radiator hoses anyway

 

[napkinthief]

I think I have seen that hose kit on ebay for about 20 bucks. Autozone sells each of the hoses for 8 bucks. If they are silicone, they may be worth it, just for the heat resistance, especially for my application since I have a new turbo going in 6" away from the hose.

 

[BigRand]

Aftermarket looks cool. And if cool looks are what your going for as well as functionality then by all means go and get it.

But OEM is fine. Just make sure the hose is wrapped if its above a heat source if your worried about it.

And if your worried about pressure, then just double clamp the hoses and call it good.

 

[VelocitàPaola]

I don't ever hear anyone shouting out they're running aftermarket radiator hoses anyway

"I HAVE REINFORCED HOSES!" <--- there ya go.

I put those in Paola over Spring break (out of necessity) and they do make the engine bay look a little nicer. They're also silicone (at least six layers), so I know they'll hold up well.

I suppose I'm really not adding anything to the discussion here... just supporting what's already been said - the aftermarket ones look nice, are constructed well, and are durable, but OE is a good choice too.