I did alot of search on this topic and didn't find anything actually helpful. So here it goes...

Where can I find a B-series sized universal upper radiator hose that's strong as hell? (10'' long) I have a H22 in an Integra so the hose basically goes straight from the radiator to the head. I would really like to find a strong silicon/braided ss hose but I am having a really hard time finding one. Websites appreciated.

Right now I have a universal 10'' from Shucks, it blows. The damn thing is balooning up pretty bad, and the factory Honda hose was worse. I am thinking that this may actually be a problem. Could it be that the thermostat isn't opening properly? Also, I changed the radiator cap twice, that didn't help. And BTW, I have never overheated and the fans come on properly, but the motor seems hot as hell. Also, I have a OEM dual core Integra radiator and I will be upgrading to a PWR Civic radiator with a Proform fan shortly.

All educated responses will be greatly appreciated!


Modified by slim9300 at 3:02 AM 4/29/2004

 

BUMP

I could really use some help on this guys.

 

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=842877

you can PM one of the owners to see what they're running

 

They all have OEM upper radiator hoses, how could they help me?

 

BUMP for help

 

Try making a hard pipe and use silicon couplers on both ends. It would be maintenance free for whatever how long you own the car.

 

I know this may have done this already, but have you checked your radiator cap? If the pressure is too high, it will allow the temp to rise and the hose may ballon due to pressure. Just a thought.
Josh

 

Bad head gasket maybe??

 

I have the stock 1.1 bar radiator cap and I have changed it twice, the upper radiator hose still balloons. And the OEM Honda hose was worse. WTF

Hopefully when I get the PWR Civic Radiator and the 12'' Proform fan put in, my car will run cooler. But I am going to still have a custom upper radiator hose made that will never fricken baloon.

Blown head gasket...??? Well I did a leakdown last week, the results were 5% across the board. That's pretty damn good, but it's not like I have carbon build up anyways, I beat my car pretty bad. Plus, the JDM motor only has like 10k from me, that's roughly 40-50k miles total and unboosted as of now.