Samco Hose Kit, Is It Worth It?
Jan 28, 2004, 09:10 AM
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Samco Hose Kit, Is It Worth It?
I was thinking of upgrading the factory rubber hoses to the Samco 7 piece kit. Would I notice any difference? Do the Samco hoses expand alot under high boost? Or should I spend the extra $300+ for the hard pipe kit?
This is directed to anybody who has the 7 piece EVO VIII kit. Are you happy with your purchase?
This is directed to anybody who has the 7 piece EVO VIII kit. Are you happy with your purchase?
Jan 28, 2004, 09:15 AM
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Re: Samco Hose Kit, Is It Worth It?
Originally posted by Dr Evo
I was thinking of upgrading the factory rubber hoses to the Samco 7 piece kit. Would I notice any difference? Do the Samco hoses expand alot under high boost? Or should I spend the extra $300+ for the hard pipe kit?
This is directed to anybody who has the 7 piece EVO VIII kit. Are you happy with your purchase?
I was thinking of upgrading the factory rubber hoses to the Samco 7 piece kit. Would I notice any difference? Do the Samco hoses expand alot under high boost? Or should I spend the extra $300+ for the hard pipe kit?
This is directed to anybody who has the 7 piece EVO VIII kit. Are you happy with your purchase?
Bling factor is there.
Jan 28, 2004, 12:36 PM
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What I do know is....The OEM tubing sucks! Go check it out next time you are on a dyno. They swell up to about 130% of their original size at WOT!
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Jan 28, 2004, 12:59 PM
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I agree with Secret Chimp. Just throw the car in neutral and open the throttle plate by hand. Watch your stock tubing expand like a balloon, it's crazy. I seriously doubt the silicone expands like that.
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Jan 28, 2004, 01:56 PM
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mine are on the way from lancer shop, (thanks guys!). the stock hoses do indeed swell like crazy! the hard pipe kit still has some hoses in it... it has to. silicone will not swell under boost and do not transfer heat. i think the samco hoses are the way to go, that's why i bought 'em. don't think you'd see any big diff. in dyno # though, but maybe some w/less heat transfer and shape consistancy.
just my 2c
just my 2c
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Jan 28, 2004, 02:05 PM
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Originally posted by CarPhoto.net
Can you run more boost if you get stonger piping and hoses?
http://www.CarPhoto.net
Can you run more boost if you get stonger piping and hoses?
http://www.CarPhoto.net
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I'VE GOT SAMCO HOSES!!!!
And I'm not impressed. They're red, thats about all I can say about them. I got them as a gift. I would be really pissed if I paid what they cost.
And I'm not impressed. They're red, thats about all I can say about them. I got them as a gift. I would be really pissed if I paid what they cost.
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From what I've been TOLD, the stock hoses flex alot under boost where the Samco's do not. And this is supposed help reduce lag and hold the boost better???
Like I said, I would not be a happy camper if I paid $$ for them. And they were a pain in the *** to put on. Save your money for something worth while, like a mail-flash from Al for less money and get BIG results.
Like I said, I would not be a happy camper if I paid $$ for them. And they were a pain in the *** to put on. Save your money for something worth while, like a mail-flash from Al for less money and get BIG results.
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^lol.....that's amusing
I don't have them, but I would save your money for the hardpipe kit. IMHO; silicon may be better than stock, but hardpipe is better than both. That's what I'm doing.
I don't have them, but I would save your money for the hardpipe kit. IMHO; silicon may be better than stock, but hardpipe is better than both. That's what I'm doing.
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