Samco.

[rhipsher]

Im debating weather to order them or not. Id like to hear from members who have them on their cars. Although they are pretty I've heard some have a problem with them leaking/not sealing.

[GOLDCYLON]

Never had a problem three years of Daily driving. Use only the Samco stainless clamps. Some members have complained of an antifreeze smell. But that has not been my experience.

[HIZNHRZ]

I have them on my car and have not had any problems. I'm using OE clamps.

[ralph92ZR1]

I have the complete set on my '92 for 4 years, no problems, and look good.

[tomtom72]

Okay I'm the only negative review in the bunch. I didn't get the Samco clamps so I had the smell. I switched back to the OE clamps & still get the smell but it is waaaaay less. Maybe I'll spring for the Samco clamps & see what happens, can't say for sure because the smell is way less.

The only thing that bothers me besides the smell is the logo and the hoses look like they are too small for the fittings. Just a fwiw.

:cheers:

[XfireZ51]

I have the complete set on my '92 for 4 years, no problems, and look good.

Same here. They were in #474 and now in 458.

[lbszr]

About 4 years and no problems. A mix with OE and a couple screw clamps.

[ZR1@gmx.com]

I have them and no problems. I was told by them to use the samco clamps so I did. They are great clamps. Stainless steel with a rolled edge.

[rhipsher]

Ok well! looks like just a very few have had issues with them. I'm sold. Now to decide what color to go with. I'm thinking the blue hoses but my gut tells me to just go with black. Post up some pics of yours to help me decide. Thanks guys.

[Aurora40]

I'm not a big fan. The coolant hoses were ok, but everything else fit poorly (air, pcv). And they do not seal as well as rubber does. New rubber stuff will last another 20 years.

[-=Jeff=-]

Never had a problem three years of Daily driving. Use only the Samco stainless clamps. Some members have complained of an antifreeze smell. But that has not been my experience.

No issues here I have the same set-up like GC with the Samco clamps

[mbabbitt]

The 5th engine down is mine, Metallic Silver with the green hoses. Mark Haibeck did the install with what looks be me to be the stock clamps. I have not had a problem with them in two years.

http://zr1specialist.com/HAT%20Web/products/Engine%20Refinishing.htm

[ZR1@gmx.com]

Ok well! looks like just a very few have had issues with them. I'm sold. Now to decide what color to go with. I'm thinking the blue hoses but my gut tells me to just go with black. Post up some pics of yours to help me decide. Thanks guys.

Red may be a bit loud! But so is a white engine I guess!
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I have cut about 1/2" off of the intake hose since these photos were taken.

[Hog]

The 5th engine down is mine, Metallic Silver with the green hoses. Mark Haibeck did the install with what looks be me to be the stock clamps. I have not had a problem with them in two years.

http://zr1specialist.com/HAT%20Web/products/Engine%20Refinishing.htm
Your actual engine colour scheme is one of the best I've seen, and the best on that page.(although that 1st engine is a nice scheme as well as it looks stock).

peace
Hog

[XfireZ51]

Ok well! looks like just a very few have had issues with them. I'm sold. Now to decide what color to go with. I'm thinking the blue hoses but my gut tells me to just go with black. Post up some pics of yours to help me decide. Thanks guys.

I have the blue hoses, but am thinking about going to red to match my cam covers. I could offer you a deal on my blue ones.

[DaveK]

I've had them on mine for nearly 3 years. No issues or leaks using the stainless links. Didn't have to cut anything but getting some on took a bit of doing.

Never been quite happy with the 'look' though - would prefer something that looked more stock, but I don't think anything is available. Definitely don't want old rubber there. I do like the rigidity and smooth insides of the air horn connector though again would like something that looked a bit more 'original'.

[ScottZ95ZR1]

Never been quite happy with the 'look' though - would prefer something that looked more stock, but I don't think anything is available. Definitely don't want old rubber there. I do like the rigidity and smooth insides of the air horn connector though again would like something that looked a bit more 'original'.

Marc Haibeck sells hoses that are supposed to look very close to OEM.

Samco also offers several colors other than the black, blue, and red that we normally see, but they are salty.

I bought a set in matte black without the multiple Samco logos from a UK seller on eBay a few months ago.

[DaveK]

Thanks for the info - I'll have a look on Marc's site. :icon_thum