Silicone pipes, do they make a difference?

[Tee Hee Johnson]

Hello,

Curiosity has got the best of me once again, but do these make a difference?

Talking about all on top of engine pipes, induction, charge, etc. and also the pipes to intercooler.

So, what do we think?

 

[Tee Hee Johnson]

Make a difference to what? The advantages of silicone hoses are that they generally:

a) Last longer
b) Have a wider range of operating temperature
c) are easier to take off and
d) look nicer

Sorry, should have specified... make a difference to performance.

 

[Tee Hee Johnson]

In my experience, yes.

Replaced all the hoses from turbo to intake manifold on my car. One had split and it was only 40 quid more to replace them all in silicone that it was to replace the single rubber pipe.

The car seems to boost a lot better which I assume is down to the hoses not expanding as much under load. It's not a massive difference but if you're doing other power mods it'll help them.

If it's just for coolant hosing then I'd say it's more cosmetic than owt else.

Interesting, thanks.

Was more for performance than anything else, but I like the idea of safeguarding against splitting too.