Super Jet Radiator hose for ex coupler?

[NVJAY775]

Has anybody ever tried using automotive radiator hose for a coupler, between the exp chamber to water box? B pipe limited chamber to xmetal waterbox is what I am wanting to do, but not sure if it will hold up? I ordered one (very nice one) from a member, but forgot the coupler has to be 2"x2"... So I grabbed a radiator hose yesterday that has a 45 deg bend in it and want to try it, but not sure if it will deal with the temps. Anybody?

Thanks guys
Jay

 

[chad]

i have used radiator hose before , worked great!

 

[N3vrSat1sfied]

x2. no problems with radiator hose!

 

[Tyler Zane]

there is no reason it woudnt work. great idea!

 

[NVJAY775]

Good to know, because the radiator hose was only $11.00 Seems the silicone ones run in the $40.00 range.

 

[Pablo]

I've used that same stuff for the same application. Worked fine.

 

[NVJAY775]

Winning!! Woo!

 

[dirtnut99]

The only problem with using radiator hose is that it won't last long with the oily exhaust going through it, the oil will swell and weaken the rubber eventually causing it to blow.. Go to like a Carquest and see if they have Neoprene hoses. My local one does, and they can handle the oil..

 

[FlightPlanDan]

Ran automotive radiator hose in a js550 without a waterbox, from the pipe to the sea. Performance wise...not a good plan. But the hose held up until I broke the ski in half.

Do what works!

 

[alan]

Seeing coolant hoses swell up so much as a mechanic I bought my self a turbo smart silicone hose looks exactly like the $80 factory pipe coupler and a quarter the cost