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: Silicone Radiator hose issue....


SmokeyBear911
09-20-2009, 05:44 PM
So, I bought a set of these friggin things... Top one seems WAY too long? Don't you agree? I emailed the seller, we'll see what happens... Anyone else buy these ?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2489/3938340139_1c65e9709d_o.jpg

ZIm
09-20-2009, 06:18 PM
Na, no need to buy stuff like that, factory hoses last a lifetime! Hell my other pontiac with 250K miles on the clock has the original.

However, to answer your question, most aftermarket hoses need to be cut for an exact fit. So, you'll probably have to trim it a few inches....

SmokeyBear911
09-20-2009, 06:35 PM
Na, no need to buy stuff like that, factory hoses last a lifetime! Hell my other pontiac with 250K miles on the clock has the original.

However, to answer your question, most aftermarket hoses need to be cut for an exact fit. So, you'll probably have to trim it a few inches....

I know but I like the idea of the cooler hoses..... Keep temps. down.
I emailed the guy I bought them from, we'll see...

SmokeyBear911
09-20-2009, 06:57 PM
Nice guy... says he'll return my money plus all shipping..
Says the water pump changed....
How far off is the GT from the GXP?

ZIm
09-20-2009, 07:27 PM
You probably couldn't tell the difference between the two (if you didn't know any better)

desertg8
09-20-2009, 07:53 PM
i have 1200 degree sleeves over mine. works great!

SmokeyBear911
09-20-2009, 08:01 PM
You probably couldn't tell the difference between the two (if you didn't know any better)

And I could tell you grass is blue and sky is green if you didn't know any better too...

The silicone hoses run way cooler then the OEM ones... and they are totally different. Different feel and thickness and material. Go ahead and grab a hot pan from your oven with rubber... then again with silicone pads.

ZIm
09-20-2009, 08:14 PM
And I could tell you grass is blue and sky is green if you didn't know any better too...

The silicone hoses run way cooler then the OEM ones... and they are totally different. Different feel and thickness and material. Go ahead and grab a hot pan from your oven with rubber... then again with silicone pads.

Meathead, he was referring to the difference between a 6L and 6.2L.

SmokeyBear911
09-20-2009, 08:30 PM
Meathead, he was referring to the difference between a 6L and 6.2L.

LOL, ok...
Sorry...

Well I wonder now the diff...
I'll have to find a GT to try these on...
Wonder if the hoses are the same part numbers...
That'll solve the argument on the two hose lengths.

GTPprix
09-20-2009, 08:44 PM
ALL 09.5's including GT's have the new water pump design (and new inlet/outlet hose designs).

jzpiano
09-20-2009, 08:59 PM
LOL, ok...
Sorry...

Well I wonder now the diff...
I'll have to find a GT to try these on...
Wonder if the hoses are the same part numbers...
That'll solve the argument on the two hose lengths.

I have them in my car (09). Here's a pic.

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/684/upperradiatorhose.jpg

SmokeyBear911
09-20-2009, 09:19 PM
I have them in my car (09). Here's a pic.

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/684/upperradiatorhose.jpg

Wow...
Thanks...
Looks like the GXP and the GT's are really that different...

SmokeyBear911
09-20-2009, 09:21 PM
Meathead, he was referring to the difference between a 6L and 6.2L.

Looks like there is a big diff...

GTPprix
09-21-2009, 06:09 AM
Wow...
Thanks...
Looks like the GXP and the GT's are really that different...

And again ALL 2009.5's INCLUDING GT's have the new revised water pump/hoses. I can take a pic of my GT That will look the same as your GXP.

SmokeyBear911
09-21-2009, 09:58 AM
And again ALL 2009.5's INCLUDING GT's have the new revised water pump/hoses. I can take a pic of my GT That will look the same as your GXP.

Can you post up that pic?

Ok I'll tell the guy it's pre 09.5's that his hoses fit...
Thanks.

GTPprix
09-21-2009, 10:04 AM
Yuppers probably tomorrow I didnt drive it today :)

SmokeyBear911
09-21-2009, 12:36 PM
Yuppers probably tomorrow I didnt drive it today :)

Cool.. thanks...
Just wanna help that dude out...
And wanna try to get some hoses made for the 9.5 and up and GXP!

SmokeyBear911
09-21-2009, 12:54 PM
HE says if I can get 20 orders that he can get them made for us...
Looks like time for a group buy...