[Erik]

Originally Posted by A26B

Depends on what you are trying to achieve.... original look as much as possible or various levels of style or "bling" as it's known today. In the very long run, rubber will probably last 8~10 years silicone will probably outlast the rubber. Silicone has a sleeker look, is available in colors, red black & blue. The same, matching colors are available to replace the accordian air duct and a better part.

Good clamps are important. Personally, I like the SS Worm gear style clamp with rolled edges & inner liner that don't cut the hose. We (Jerrys Gaskets) has them available in sets & individually for the silicone coolant hoses and also same clamp sold individually for the silicone air duct.

Original oil cooler hoses have a poor reputation for leaking around the crimp fittings. Our "close to stock look" Oil Cooler Hoses are made with Russell black nylon braid, and we also offer a SS braided version. Same price for either, same pressure rating. Both come with black hose end fittings and our 1-piece, custom black anodized, Oil Cooler Adapter. Everything needed comes in the kit, except labor :-)

Hope this helps a bit.

Thanks, Jerry.
That helps a lot. Was just putting a couple of orders together, including one with you. That clarifies things nicely.