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Offline jonnyturbo

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Is it worth it?
« on: 13 August 2008, 21:51 »
Is it worth putting silicone hoses in my engine bay? If it is which hoses are worth changing. Cheers :smiley:
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Offline richw911

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Re: Is it worth it?
« Reply #1 on: 13 August 2008, 21:53 »
Is it worth putting silicone hoses in my engine bay? If it is which hoses are worth changing. Cheers :smiley:

Yes turbo pipes. When thay get old thay can go soft and not do the job.  :smiley:

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Offline jonnyturbo

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Re: Is it worth it?
« Reply #2 on: 13 August 2008, 21:57 »
Do you gain anything from silicone hose eg performance? Cheers
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Offline Rhyso

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Re: Is it worth it?
« Reply #3 on: 13 August 2008, 22:00 »
Do you gain anything from silicone hose eg performance? Cheers

they last longer, help hold in your boost too