Radiator Hoses for a DA9 with B16B swap.

[unvmy98ls]

hey guys. I bought my Radiator today and I am looking into these:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=260393250262

now. these say they are for a 5th-6th gen civic SOHC but it also says that they fit Si's (Em1's)

Will they fit a DA9 with a b16b swap. Please keep the flaming to a minimum.

 

[amaestre32]

yeah im pretty sure they will not 100% tho

 

[unvmy98ls]

It looks like it will from the pictures of the hoses themselves but I have to be sure so I ask you guys the experts. with your help I will post no more threads lol.

 

[amaestre32]

yeah idk. it says 92 and they both look the right length.

 

[unvmy98ls]

ugh. I just need something functional that isn't used and I like the blue.

 

[amaestre32]

yeah those hoses are usually like 35ish anyway..i went down to autozone for mine.

 

[unvmy98ls]

So why are Spoon and other silicone hoses so damn much if they are worse? Temp rating and durability.

 

[unvmy98ls]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/90-93-INTEGRA-RS-LS-GS-GATES-RACING-RADIATOR-HOSE-KIT_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1713Q2em153Q2el1262QQcategoryZ33601QQihZ023QQitemZ360146964857 here is the 90 teg. pics are a throw off. so would the ones made for the Teg work with the b16b? I am looking into that right now but if you get an answer before me sweet.

 

[amaestre32]

So why are Spoon and other silicone hoses so damn much if they are worse? Temp rating and durability.

where did you find this out?

 

[unvmy98ls]

I was reading up just while doing a Google search and it said that silicone is more likely to break and scuff. The temp rating for a normal car is 210, silicon hoses are rated to take up to 215-220 depending on manufacturer. The EPDM has a heat rating of 300. silicone also has pin holes that can lead to leaks and overheat. Just some crazy articles. I will have to find it again.


Anyone feel free to correct me if I am wrong.

 

[unvmy98ls]

I guess silicone costs more -shrugs-

 

[amaestre32]

no i found a similiar article it says pretty much the same shit your saying..and the price is probably more because of the brand..

 

[unvmy98ls]

see what I'm saying? "Man I get 300 HP from my Radiator Hose cuz it's spoon. It's like shift knobs. Well hey man thanks for the help. It is very appreciated.

 

[tisguy]

Rubber hoses tend to get brittle over time. I ended up replacing all my hoses because they started deteriorating and leaks sprang out.

I opted for the Samco Sport silicon hoses because it would (hopefully) last longer. A lot of people I knew also recommended them so I went for them. Anytime you start buying cheap aftermarket parts you have a higher risk of it failing on you.

It's one of those things where you debate on cost/performance/longevity.

 

[DAteg]

Hey unvmy98ls, what radiator did you get?