View Full Version : flexible hose to recirculate BOV?


rotarenvy
08-26-2009, 02:55 AM
I'm looking for a flexible hose to recirculate a blow off valve.

I bought some SFS hose (http://www.sfsperformance.co.uk/wire_reinforced.asp) which is pictured with some tight looking bend radius but it really isn't that flexible.

any one tried samco xtraflex?

other options?

SiLVeRE8
08-26-2009, 04:12 AM
I am wondering the same thing

Cattywampus
08-26-2009, 11:44 AM
I am using Samco flex hoses. Pic shown


http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb172/nopistons10/DSCF2982.jpg

rotarenvy
08-26-2009, 03:48 PM
that is very similar to what I'll end up with. while the sfs stuff I bought will do a bend like that -I was worried that it would "spring" load and fatigue the blowoff valve fittings and pipe work. the spring in the sfs hose is very strong and the hose prefers to be straight. it would take about 2lbs of weight to hold the hose in that shape.

can the samco do a tighter bend and how stiff would you describe the hose as?

Brettus
08-26-2009, 03:59 PM
I used some flexible radiator hose . Not great for looks but does the job nicely


http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s255/brettus_rx8/t19.jpg

rotarenvy
08-26-2009, 04:10 PM
I used some flexible radiator hose . Not great for looks but does the job nicely


yeah I'm kind of after a more refined look and the bling of silicone :p:

Salamanth
08-26-2009, 06:10 PM
yeah I'm kind of after a more refined look and the bling of silicone :p:

Simple, silicone for the wife, radiator hose for the car, everybody wins! :lol2:

Cattywampus
08-26-2009, 07:26 PM
can the samco do a tighter bend and how stiff would you describe the hose as?
They will not crack or split. They are good quailty and can withstand a good amount of heat. As usual with Samco they are great quailty. See Charles Hill for good pricing on the hose kit.