Silicone Radiator Hoses For 90-94 Legacy's??

livestrong14 · Post by **livestrong14** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 2:33 am

Anybody know of a company out there that makes them? Know what other stuff fits? Anybody have a Part #??

Thanks

555BCTurbo · Post by **555BCTurbo** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 3:03 am

I think some RS ones may fit maybe...

Lower should be universal...upper might be a bit harder to find

livestrong14 · Post by **livestrong14** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 3:10 am

thanks Nick

555BCTurbo · Post by **555BCTurbo** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 3:14 am

holler

I just looked at some pics...and it appears as the radiator inlet/outlet are the same on the GC/GM Impreza RS...So I am sure you could source a kit for that vehicle from Samco or something similar.

206er · Post by **206er** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 3:27 am

what the hell would you need silicon radiator hoses for?

555BCTurbo · Post by **555BCTurbo** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 3:34 am

206er wrote:what the hell would you need silicon radiator hoses for?

I was kinda wondering that too...apart from the bling(rice) factor

My rubber ones seem to work awesome

Imprezive · Post by **Imprezive** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 3:43 am

Whats the point, why not just buy new OEM ones?

livestrong14 · Post by **livestrong14** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 4:07 am

If you consider upgrading to an improved and tougher material that is less prone to cracking, expansion, and rupturing rice, then you really need to rethink your position on modifying cars. But that is besides the point. I asked a simple question, expecting a simple answer. If you don't have anything to say that may benefit this thread, don't post. This is the reason this forum is losing so many members lately. There are too many unhelpful pricks out there that do nothing to benefit anything on this forum.

/end rant

smh0101 · Post by **smh0101** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 4:29 am

Oh snap!

But I definitly have to agree with Devan here.

The stock rubber ones suck... I am sick of damn leaky hoses!

subytech · Post by **subytech** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 5:36 am

I'm going to agree with livestrong14 here in that it seems every post i've had lately has been hijacked by some holyer than thou smart ass who has to nit-pick evey little thing i say, and most of these guys aren't newbies either, just because you live on this forum dosent mean you know everything about legacys, subaru, or cars in general. I've been absent from the forum for most of the riding season, (the ZX-6R takes precidence in the summer

) and all i can say is wow its changed around here. There i'm done ranting.

ciper · Post by **ciper** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 10:23 am

smh0101 wrote:The stock rubber ones suck... I am sick of damn leaky hoses!

I don't agree. Maybe if you said

"The 15 year old stock rubber ones suck... I am sick of damn leaky hoses!" I'd agree and say to get more stock rubber hoses!

Now if you tell me the stock radiators suck I might agree. I dislike plastic end tanks.

smh0101 · Post by **smh0101** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 4:31 pm

ciper wrote:
smh0101 wrote:The stock rubber ones suck... I am sick of damn leaky hoses!
I don't agree. Maybe if you said

"The 15 year old stock rubber ones suck... I am sick of damn leaky hoses!" I'd agree and say to get more stock rubber hoses!

Now if you tell me the stock radiators suck I might agree. I dislike plastic end tanks.

Touche!

My 15 yr old stock rubber ones suck... I am sick of damn leaky hoses!

lol

But yea, mine suck due to age...

206er · Post by **206er** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 4:44 pm

clean the sand out guys. I replaced my rubber ones which were the factory originals at like 130k. yeah, silicon ones are "better" but for about 3x the price. plenty of people run stock hoses on crazy motors too.

Imprezive · Post by **Imprezive** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 4:47 pm

For the record, we use OEM rubber hoses for all the Spec mazda's we build. They aren't 500hp monsters but they do get beat on pretty hard.

If you are set on finding silicone hoses for their durability and looks I can completely understand, but rather than buying a radiator hose kit for a different model and have most of the hoses not fit why not just buy some OEM's and keep it simple and stealthy?

206er wrote:clean the sand out guys.

are you referring to a sandy vagina? lol!

livestrong14 · Post by **livestrong14** » Sat Dec 08, 2007 1:02 am

So... nobody knows the answer to my question? ok thanks

scuzzy · Post by **scuzzy** » Sat Dec 08, 2007 1:24 am

livestrong14 wrote:So... nobody knows the answer to my question? ok thanks

The answer is: Ask Northwest Service in Portland, Oregon; we're too cheap to waste money on silicone hoses that serve no purpose.

For the record, I've got a 91 legacy wagon that has set for at least three years when the original owner stopped driving it; my hoses are OEM originals, and none of them have developed any leaks of any sort, or any such cracking internal or external.

take proper care of your radiator fluid, change it like you should and the OEM rubber will outlast anything else you put on there for the price point;

In-fact, if OEM rubber hoses lasted one year but cost $10, and silicone hoses lasted two years but cost $40; then over the course of four years you've saved $40.

That's an exaggeration, but just an example of how the right investment leads you to more power and performance, and the wrong investment leads you to an empty wallet and a slow car.

But hey, it's your money, you do what you want; all I'm saying is that we can't help you because we haven't taken that route.

I had a lot to say about people complaining about not getting the response they desired when they posted a question that's been asked a million times before. The short version of my long ramble is this: You don't like it, go somewhere else. Otherwise, use the search; it's an amazing tool. We don't hold hands here. If you've got a question you can't find an answer for, don't be afraid to post it; but make sure you search first.

subytech · Post by **subytech** » Sat Dec 08, 2007 1:59 am

Ok so heres my two cents on the actual question, I dont think you will be able to find a kit unless its for a non USDM car but you should be able to get a WRX lower hose and a 2.5rs top hose to fit. dont know this for a fact but they look like there pritty damn close to orginal stock pieces

smh0101 · Post by **smh0101** » Sat Dec 08, 2007 2:25 am

scuzzy wrote:
I had a lot to say about people complaining about not getting the response they desired when they posted a question that's been asked a million times before. The short version of my long ramble is this: You don't like it, go somewhere else. Otherwise, use the search; it's an amazing tool. We don't hold hands here. If you've got a question you can't find an answer for, don't be afraid to post it; but make sure you search first.

huh, is scuzzy channeling a NASIOC user?

I sweat I read that somewhere on there once... huh...

livestrong14 · Post by **livestrong14** » Sat Dec 08, 2007 2:27 am

Thanks Subytech. And scuzzy thanks for giving your honest opinion on the matter. Can't ask for much more than that.

subytech · Post by **subytech** » Sat Dec 08, 2007 3:24 am

scuzzy wrote: I had a lot to say about people complaining about not getting the response they desired when they posted a question that's been asked a million times before. The short version of my long ramble is this: You don't like it, go somewhere else. Otherwise, use the search; it's an amazing tool. We don't hold hands here. If you've got a question you can't find an answer for, don't be afraid to post it; but make sure you search first.

Not to say your wrong cuz i totally agree with the reacuring post/not searching before asking thing but in my instance most of the negative comments and complaining come after my responses not questions. People just seem to think they know eveything around here and all be damned if you dont believe what they're saying.

Imprezive · Post by **Imprezive** » Sat Dec 08, 2007 6:21 am

So this is totally off topic but relevant to your reply subytech.

I usually love helping those in need of information, or at least giving them my input. But lately its been wearing on me. Mostly when you get people just throwing out questions BEFORE research.

555BCTurbo · Post by **555BCTurbo** » Sun Dec 09, 2007 3:58 am

livestrong14 wrote:So... nobody knows the answer to my question? ok thanks

Did you not see my reply that 2.5RS ones appear as they will fit?

I'm sorry if you don't want to listen to me anymore Devan, but I know what I am talking about...the vast majority of what I say is based upon my experiences working on cars, both personally and in a work setting.

Imprezive, et al, excellent points about the rubber hoses...just pay $10 per hose every 15 years

And if you radiator hoses are swelling, then you have bigger problems (i.e. blown head gasket)

ciper · Post by **ciper** » Sun Dec 09, 2007 4:56 am

I can verify that it looks like at least 98 2.5RS hoses will fit because over thanksgiving I removed the radiator from a 98 RS and it looked exactly the same as ours.

livestrong14 · Post by **livestrong14** » Sun Dec 09, 2007 9:19 pm

555BCTurbo wrote:
livestrong14 wrote:So... nobody knows the answer to my question? ok thanks

Did you not see my reply that 2.5RS ones appear as they will fit?

I'm sorry if you don't want to listen to me anymore Devan, but I know what I am talking about...the vast majority of what I say is based upon my experiences working on cars, both personally and in a work setting.

Imprezive, et al, excellent points about the rubber hoses...just pay $10 per hose every 15 years

And if you radiator hoses are swelling, then you have bigger problems (i.e. blown head gasket)

To be quite honest, most of your posts are annoying and negative. I have just learned to ignore most of the things you post. You can be one of two things in life Nick, you can gain respect and knowledge amongst your peers by showing respect, or you can be a complete ass and get hardly any scrap of respect from those around you. It's your choice. I am done dealing with you and backing you up. You have lost my respect for now.

Imprezive · Post by **Imprezive** » Mon Dec 10, 2007 12:38 am

555BCTurbo wrote: et al

YES! someone uses this word! I have only used it sighting sources for Essays!

btw, I've noticed that a certain someone has been posting a quite a few "give me answers" type threads recently. I think their car is built by Northwest Service up in Portland? Just an observation.

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Silicone Radiator Hoses For 90-94 Legacy's??

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