Silicone Radiator Hoses?

techwhiz · 10-15-2018, 03:23 PM

So I searched the forums and searched the web and I have yet to find a silicone replacement for the radiator hoses on an N54.

On my previous cars, both M3's I replaced the radiator hoses with Samco silicone.
I understand that there are fittings on the regular hoses, but either hoses that use clamps to the radiator/block or hoses that use existing hose fittings with clamps would be great.

Is there an option I haven't found?

E92-Ghandi · 10-17-2018, 12:46 PM

I've searched a lot and couldn't find anything

Nuebemrr · 10-20-2018, 09:25 PM

ECS has them.

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-ecs-parts/v-bmw-e90-335i/c-performance-engine_-or-_drivetrain-cooling/

E92-Ghandi · 10-21-2018, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Nuebemrr

ECS has them.

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-ecs-part...train-cooling/

Thanks, we are referring to the radiator hoses, just like OP stated, something like samco hoses

SilverStreak18 · 10-21-2018, 07:46 PM

I don't think anyone makes them yet. The only reason ECS has started making the oil cooler to thermostat hose in silicone is because that is failure prone. I personally haven't seen any upper or lower radiator hoses fail unless they have had a significant amount of oil leaking on to them for an extended period of time.

Paul375 · 04-12-2022, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by SilverStreak18

I don't think anyone makes them yet. The only reason ECS has started making the oil cooler to thermostat hose in silicone is because that is failure prone. I personally haven't seen any upper or lower radiator hoses fail unless they have had a significant amount of oil leaking on to them for an extended period of time.

Vargas makes a kit. you can get it there or from ECS tuning.
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-vargas-t...~/?pdk=AQEBAgE

Info@mad-us.com · 04-12-2022, 05:06 PM

Better off with the factory hoses and oem connections IMO.

Torgus · 04-13-2022, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Info@mad-us.com

Better off with the factory hoses and oem connections IMO.

Agreed. Especially given VTT's quality issues.

Info@mad-us.com · 04-13-2022, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Torgus

Agreed. Especially given VTT's quality issues.

Really is no benefit.

Rule1977 · 04-21-2022, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Info@mad-us.com

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Originally Posted by Torgus

Agreed. Especially given VTT's quality issues.

Really is no benefit.

I'm Not a fan of VTT but like I said in another post about their silicone coolant hoses.. I have them and they actually are great quality.. been on my car for over a year now. All the connections are billet aluminum.. so they actually are a major upgrade over the stock plastic connections.

After looking at your website it looks like you sell the same Chinese stuff that everyone else sells.. ARM sells the same intercoolers and down pipes.

DROP SHIPPING.. Just like VTT

Vitalauto · 04-24-2022, 06:27 PM

Might have to get rid of the original quick connect, before using silicone hosing.

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