Hybrid Racing Silicone Hose install/Review
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Hybrid Racing Silicone Hose install/Review
So today I got around to installing my Hybrid Racing Silicone Hoses. I love the style of the hose, I love the color, but I'm not a fan of the clearance of the upper radiator hose since it is based off of the OEM hose design. Luckily I am working with Hybrid Racing and hopefully they will be able to work with me to create a hose that will best fit in my opinion for the RSX. The guys at hybrid racing are great to work with!
As of right now the hose design is going to touch the CAI coupler just like the OEM hose. This is a problem for me for two reasons:
a) Hose is still rubbing against the CAI
b) It doesn't keep a clean look that I like in the bay.
Here is my instal and review.
Here is a photo of the new hoses
So when I compare the upper hoses one on top of the other, I knew immediately it is going to touch the intake coupler because it is based off of the OEM hose not my replacement Gates hose. You can see the Gates hose immediately bends out to the side and makes half of a square shape to go around the intake coupler and create more room. Where the HR hose goes straight and curves last minute. If the curve was sooner I think this would still avoid the issue
Anyways, first start with removing the radiator cap to help with coolant drain flow
Now place a funnel on an old bottle or whatever you want to use. I keep empty spares for this reason. And open the petcock to let the coolant drain
Now once the coolant is drained remove the radiator clamps. Its easier to do the front with the bumper off but you can do it with the bumper on
Now twist the hose to break it free and remove. Before re installing the hose I decided to clean up the clamps... they were ucky... so I put them in a vice and used a wire brush on a drill. So from this
to this
The bottom was super rusted...
Now instal the new hose
and do the same for the bottom hose
I don't even have my manifold on but with just putting the coupler on the intake tube the radiator hose is in the way and touches
This is an older picture but you can clearly see how well the Gates hose clears the intake coupler. If you look at the coupler you can see where the OEM hose was rubbing.
My opinion is I don't like the clearance of the hose but I love the hose itself. If they redesign it to the other hose style it will be perfect.
As of right now the hose design is going to touch the CAI coupler just like the OEM hose. This is a problem for me for two reasons:
a) Hose is still rubbing against the CAI
b) It doesn't keep a clean look that I like in the bay.
Here is my instal and review.
Here is a photo of the new hoses
So when I compare the upper hoses one on top of the other, I knew immediately it is going to touch the intake coupler because it is based off of the OEM hose not my replacement Gates hose. You can see the Gates hose immediately bends out to the side and makes half of a square shape to go around the intake coupler and create more room. Where the HR hose goes straight and curves last minute. If the curve was sooner I think this would still avoid the issue
Anyways, first start with removing the radiator cap to help with coolant drain flow
Now place a funnel on an old bottle or whatever you want to use. I keep empty spares for this reason. And open the petcock to let the coolant drain
Now once the coolant is drained remove the radiator clamps. Its easier to do the front with the bumper off but you can do it with the bumper on
Now twist the hose to break it free and remove. Before re installing the hose I decided to clean up the clamps... they were ucky... so I put them in a vice and used a wire brush on a drill. So from this
to this
The bottom was super rusted...
Now instal the new hose
and do the same for the bottom hose
I don't even have my manifold on but with just putting the coupler on the intake tube the radiator hose is in the way and touches
This is an older picture but you can clearly see how well the Gates hose clears the intake coupler. If you look at the coupler you can see where the OEM hose was rubbing.
My opinion is I don't like the clearance of the hose but I love the hose itself. If they redesign it to the other hose style it will be perfect.
Last edited by Type-Spaz; 01-25-2011 at 04:13 PM.
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Re: Hybrid Racing Silicone Hose install/Review
Another huge waste of time and money.
And I hope you're kidding about this part:
For how much you know about cars, you sure act like a ricer. If you actually drove your car once in a while, you'd know that silicone won't transfer radiant heat unlike rubber hoses.
And I hope you're kidding about this part:
Originally Posted by Type-'S'Paz
a) The radiator hose will transfer heat from the hot coolant to the intake coupler. This will rob potential horse power from the CAI.
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Re: Hybrid Racing Silicone Hose install/Review
And since I live in crappy WI it's winter and I have nothing but time to install parts like these. I wish I could drive my car more trust me.
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Haha... I hibernate in the winter lol
I have to say the hoses do look nice! Even if you don't gain much in terms of performance...
I have to say the hoses do look nice! Even if you don't gain much in terms of performance...
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If I win a lotto someday, I'll be doing what Spaz is doing. Now, I just need to go buy some lotto, Bwhahahaha...
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Thank you sir!
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