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AKADriver · 10-10-2023, 01:08 PM

Silicone is interesting in coolant hose applications - it has a higher burst pressure but it's also very slightly porous and can lose coolant over time. I actually don't know how it would perform in terms of longevity in a street car versus rubber. Though I know Ford and GM used silicone radiator hoses in cop cars.

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10-10-2023, 01:08 PM	#1
AKADriver Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Springfield, VA Age: 43 Posts: 3,517 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Silicone is interesting in coolant hose applications - it has a higher burst pressure but it's also very slightly porous and can lose coolant over time. I actually don't know how it would perform in terms of longevity in a street car versus rubber. Though I know Ford and GM used silicone radiator hoses in cop cars.