Re: SAMCO blue silicone hoses

[Nivi@aol.com]

In a message dated 97-01-14 14:31:14 EST, Glenn writes:

>Got my 1997 catalog from Pegasus Auto Racing Supplies yesterday
>(800) 688 6946, and I saw that they have a full selection of
>the SAMCO High Performance Blue Silicone Hoses, rated for
>- -50c to 200c, and 73psi boost.
>
>I am not sure how much TAP charges for these hoses, or if
>they have them specially configured or what.
>
>
>Pegasus has them in 13 different diameters, from .625 to 2.5
>
>Straight hoses 			$27-63/meter
>45deg elbows with 4" legs 	$15-46 each
>90deg elbows with 4" legs	$12-35 each
>135deg elbows with 4" legs	$18-54 each
>90deg reducing elbows		$17-42 each
>Straight reducers		$13-27 each

Excuse my ignorance here, but how do these blue silicone hoses compare to
"stock" Audi hoses *and* to other "performance" models, such as Chevy's
kevlar reinforced (green color) hoses in their police package Caprices?
Anyone care to comment? Graydon? (the real one)  :-)

Dorab (nivi@aol.com)
1993 S4
1990 CoupeQ
1986 Chevy Caprice, no kevlar reinforced hoses, yet...