Intercooler hose broke!

[Dan Hamren <dan@magnitude-electronics.com>]

Ok you guys warned me, but did I listen?  Yes, but I forgot to put the
duct tape in the car.
all right Re-wind.
I recently chipped and springed my 1987 5000 csqw.  I strapped the inter
cooler once, and checked for cracks in the I-C hose AKA Michelin man
hose.  No leaks, Lots of boost, and away I go..  until today,   I was
taking Hunter (my daughter) to school.  I noticed the engine was not
putting out the big HP.   Then on a hill i heard a large hissing.  Upon
arrival at school, I popped the hood, and low and behold the I-C hose
was split underneath.  So here are my questions.  Now that the I_C hose
has broken,  will it hurt my car to drive it.  Secondly should I replace
it with a 50.00 oem hose, or spend some bucks putting on a Samco hose,
and deal with installing that bit$#?  P.S. Exactly what does flow
through the hose anyway
TIA
Dan Hamren
1987 5000 csqw  still  #1 in my book