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Originally Posted by Poochie
Really? So you're saying that silicone is stronger and less heat-resistant than hard plastic..
Good luck with all that because it might not fail right away but over many heat cycles, it's susceptible to ballooning and expanding over time.. I know this from experience (radiator silicone pipe)..
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It's stronger, more heat resistant, and has a lower coefficient of expansion.
Using silicone hoses for radiators on non-race cars is pointless and actually can cause issues since silicone is permeable to water vapor.