If you're on the hunt for a reliable hose that can handle the heat—literally—then the HPS Performance 1/2" FKM lined silicone hose might just be your new best friend. I've used this hose in a few different setups, and let me tell you, it really holds its own against some pretty harsh conditions. Whether you’re dealing with acids, oils, or even those tricky aromatic hydrocarbons, this hose is built to resist it all without breaking a sweat.
The magic of this hose lies in its FKM fluoroelastomer lining. This stuff is tough; it can withstand high temperatures up to 350°F without losing its mechanical properties. So, if you're pushing your rig hard, you won’t have to worry about it giving out on you. Plus, its low gas permeability means you can trust it to keep everything contained, even when things get a bit hot and heavy.
Now, let’s talk about flexibility and strength. With a 1-ply polyester reinforcement, this hose is not just about being tough; it’s also surprisingly flexible. You can bend it to fit your setup without it crimping or collapsing. It's perfect for applications like fuel return, crankcase ventilation, and even turbo oil return. Just keep in mind, it’s not designed for continuous flow of alcohol fuel or for situations where it’s submerged in fuel.
Here’s a quick rundown of the specs: you’re looking at an inside diameter of 1/2" (that’s about 13mm for those who prefer metric), and an outside diameter of 0.83" (or 21mm). It’s 2 feet long, with a wall thickness of 4mm, which strikes a nice balance between durability and flexibility. And yeah, it comes in a sharp blue that looks great in any engine bay.
So if you need a hose that can take a beating and keep on delivering, this HPS silicone hose is worth considering. It’s been a solid performer for me, and I think you’ll appreciate its quality and reliability as much as I do.
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HPS Performance Products is a leading manufacturer of aftermarket performance parts, fabrication components, and silicone hoses. HPS serves a number of different industries, including automotive, aerospace, construction, commercial truck/bus, marine, agricultural, turbo diesel, off-road, performance racing, general manufacturing, and water treatment. The company’s ability to fabricate custom-shaped multiply silicone hoses make it ideal for a wide range of applications. The multiply carcass makes HPS’ hose perfect for coolant and turbocharged pressure applications while the fluoro-silicone-lined hoses make it safe to be used with petroleum-based oil and fuel.
HPS Performance Products is committed to meeting its original goals of producing quality parts at competitive pricing and providing customer service responses in a personal, timely manner. All HPS products have been thoroughly tested on the dyno and track, and meet or exceed SAEJ20 standards. The HPS staff has solid expertise in the silicone hose department, which allows them to deliver standard size silicone hoses with same-day shipping. HPS’ highly skilled and knowledgeable team, paired with the latest state-of-the-art technology, ensures the brand’s continued success and reputation as a premier manufacturer in the industry
HPS Quality Silicone HosesHPS Performance Products specializes in and is best known for manufacturing multi-application silicone hoses. HPS silicone hoses are carefully crafted from only the highest quality 4-ply reinforced high-temperature material. The hoses are available in the following varieties: straight coupler, 1-foot tube, 3-foot coolant tube, charge air cooler hose (CAC), hump coupler, reducer couple her, 45-degree elbow coupler and reducer, and 90-degree elbow coupler and reducer.
HPS Performance Products also carries performance silicone vacuum hoses and silicone heater hoses. You can choose silicone hoses in both standard inch and hard-to-find metric sizes. Stainless steel T-bolt clamps are available to match with the silicone hoses as well. In order to meet the high demand and shorten the turnaround time for its silicone hoses, up to 90 percent of the product is already in stock and ready to ship or pick up from HPS authorized dealers like Vivid Racing.
HPS Performance Products at Vivid RacingVivid Racing carries a comprehensive lineup of HPS Performance Products for a number of different makes, models, and applications. Our extensive inventory of HPS parts includes aluminum tubing, cold air and short ram intakes, vacuum lines, hoses and clamps, intercooler pipes, radiator caps, and much more! If you have any questions regarding the items listed above or have fitment concerns, please contact our expert sales team at (480) 966-3040. We are here to help you through the entire purchase process and make it a pleasant experience.