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Silicone Hoses TD5
3laner:
Where is the best place to get them? As far as I can work out, some come with just the hoses and some ally tubes as well. Is it worth getting the ally tubes or are they just for blingage? Is it worth getting them now with a stage 1 tune or wait untill I get the intercooler in? someone mentioned it might be worth it with the stage 1.
Porny:
--- Quote from: 3laner on May 13, 2008, 12:13:42 ---Where is the best place to get them? As far as I can work out, some come with just the hoses and some ally tubes as well. Is it worth getting the ally tubes or are they just for blingage? Is it worth getting them now with a stage 1 tune or wait untill I get the intercooler in? someone mentioned it might be worth it with the stage 1.
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Me ;) - with a discounted price for you!! - obviously there are other places.
Alloy/stainless tubes, really just for bling and only one on a Td5 - but I can supply one at the same time if needed!
My hoses are gloss black, as I'm not a fan of the bright coloured ones!! - plus black looks more standard if you 'forget' to mention to your insurance company about the mods lol.
Even with a stage 1, they are a worthwhile upgrade - just don't expect another 100bhp!
Get rid of your EGR too ;)
Ian
Eeyore:
Nice plug! However, it isn't quite in keeping with the Clubs philosophy on commercial postings, I'm afraid to say.
It'd be good if someone without a vested interest in selling kit could provide a useful answer. ;)
My answer would be 'what problem are you trying to solve with the hoses?'
Cheers
Eeyore
Landy Andy:
Hi Porny
What price are these hoses ext for a TD5?
Don't stop advising people just because you have business to run ,we all respect (or should) the FREE advice that you give as a professional.
Andy
Porny:
--- Quote from: Eeyore on May 13, 2008, 20:57:41 ---Nice plug! However, it isn't quite in keeping with the Clubs philosophy on commercial postings, I'm afraid to say.
It'd be good if someone without a vested interest in selling kit could provide a useful answer. ;)
My answer would be 'what problem are you trying to solve with the hoses?'
Cheers
Eeyore
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Sorry.... :scold:
Does there actually need to be a problem for people to spend money on their Land Rover lol....
--- Quote ---'what problem are you trying to solve with the hoses?'
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From my point of view.... de-lamination internally of hoses - so they start to break up and either split or I have come across one that when boost pressure was made a section of hose actually (partially) blocked air flow.
Standard hoses (especially pre intercooler) are very thin, and only made from a few layers of cheaper silicon/ply lined hose - which means they contract and expand more than a thicker ply, uprated hose. This can lead to the hose splitting prematurely and loss of performance due to the hose expanding and contracting - thus very fractionally increasing turbo lag.
IMHO... Land Rover hoses, while they do a good job, aren't the best (i.e. a compromise between performance and cost) and can be improved upon in terms of qulaity, heat resistance and longevity. And... my silicon hoses look better than standard 8)
Ian
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