There are an array of hoses and pipes within an engine bay, each one with a specific job. Although they may look similar (except for diameters) each hose has a different purpose and as such may be produced from different materials. This means that hoses are not necessarily interchangeable and you need to ensure you are selecting the right product for the job.
Viper Performance are specialists in hose and pipe manufacturing. They have a range of reinforcements available for silicone hoses to ensure they meet the needs of the part involved. This includes polyester, nomex and glass reinforced as well as oil and fuel resistant grades. The choice of material will be based on the area of the engine it will be used in.
Cooling System Hoses
At the heart of the cooling system is the water pump and radiator. The hoses that attach the two components are usually pre-formed or flexible silicone hoses. All of Viper Performances hoses use a high quality polyester reinforcement which is specially designed for pressure, strength, flexibility and increases burst pressure. Polyester reinforcements are perfect for any application where temperatures will not exceed 170c.
Fuel Hoses
Fuel hoses carry the fuel from the fuel tank to the carburetor or fuel injectors to power the engine. If you are choosing hoses for this purpose you need to be sure to specify Fluro hoses. The Fluro liner will stop oil droplets permeating through the wool and destroying the hose. When selecting a fuel hose make sure you choose a supplier that uses 100% Fluro material and at least a 1mm thick liner.
Viper also have a range of braided hoses available which are ideal as fuel hoses or brake lines.
Turbo Hoses
When you require higher temperature rating you will require Nomex hoses. Our Nomex reinforced hoses will withstand high temperatures up to 220°C. This makes them ideal for Turbo applications, hot air, steam, water or environments where other hoses fail.
Viper Performance also supply Turbo bellows with humps and stainless steel rings and an iron oxide inner liner for improved heat stability.
Industrial hoses
A glass reinforcement is also available, this is a very specialist hose for more industrial hose applications.
Visit www.viperperformance.co.uk for more information and to purchase your hoses.