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offroadkarter
11-16-2009, 04:33 PM
http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/pics-videos-buffet-149/651358-killerglass-clear-radiator-hoses.html

I personally think this is really cool, and they do custom pipes starting at 200 dollars.

http://www.killerglass.com/store/images/07V8stang.jpg

Discuss
Phrog_gunner
11-16-2009, 05:12 PM
Hope you don't over torque that hose clamp. :hide:
Local Boy
11-16-2009, 05:15 PM
That looks cool...Good way to see if you have air in the system...

Aloha
BigCars4Ever
11-16-2009, 05:15 PM
I've seen this at shows and they are lit up at night and look really cool. But I don't think it's worth the risk personally. Too many additional points of failure.
Blown3.8
11-16-2009, 06:07 PM
That looks pretty cool have to keep the coolant clean or it may look like poo.

Have you seen the clear cold air intakes? Nothin like lookin at the air goin into the engine.:rolleyes:
ImpalaSlayer
11-16-2009, 06:10 PM
That looks pretty cool have to keep the coolant clean or it may look like poo.

Have you seen the clear cold air intakes? Nothin like lookin at the air goin into the engine.:rolleyes:

LOL gotta make sure the air filter is doing its job!
DEFYANT
11-16-2009, 07:59 PM
Look neat.

But....

Have you ever looked at your engine when it runs? Or under a load. On a dyno, the damn thing looks like it might jump out of the engine bay!

The radiator is hard mounted. Does this plexipipe thing flex?
fastblackmerc
11-16-2009, 08:08 PM
Look neat.

But....

Have you ever looked at your engine when it runs? Or under a load. On a dyno, the damn thing looks like it might jump out of the engine bay!

The radiator is hard mounted. Does this plexipipe thing flex?

Looks like it's just a section of the hose is plexiglass. Both ends are still rubber.

EDIT: According to their website you cut out a section of your stock hose and use heatshrink tubing to connect the KillerGlass tube to the radiator hose that is left.
DEFYANT
11-16-2009, 08:48 PM
Looks like it's just a section of the hose is plexiglass. Both ends are still rubber.

EDIT: According to their website you cut out a section of your stock hose and use heatshrink tubing to connect the KillerGlass tube to the radiator hose that is left.

Ah, Ok, I see that now. Kind of rice-ish. But I admit, I like it. It's a 10 on the "wow" factor.
fastblackmerc
11-16-2009, 09:35 PM
Ah, Ok, I see that now. Kind of rice-ish. But I admit, I like it. It's a 10 on the "wow" factor.

Would be a 20 if you got the LED(s).
ctrlraven
11-17-2009, 06:44 AM
Where is DOOM? I know he will be all over this, anything to help the wow factor and win him some more car shows lol.
offroadkarter
11-17-2009, 08:12 AM
Where is DOOM? I know he will be all over this, anything to help the wow factor and win him some more car shows lol.



he would need to run mercury (thats not a pun :rolleyes: ) in his coolant system so he'd have flowing chrome :D
ctrlraven
11-17-2009, 08:45 AM
he would need to run mercury (thats not a pun :rolleyes: ) in his coolant system so he'd have flowing chrome :D
Very true! lol
rickey1987
11-17-2009, 06:22 PM
LOL I hear alot about doom and his chrome. Just please dont tell me he has like a chrome paint job or something
ImpalaSlayer
11-17-2009, 06:57 PM
LOL I hear alot about doom and his chrome. Just please dont tell me he has like a chrome paint job or something

everyone calls it chrome but its polished alum. :rolleyes:
offroadkarter
11-17-2009, 07:02 PM
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everyone calls it chrome but its polished alum. :rolleyes:


Its bling bling mo ****a!

Dont be jealous because he b ballinn!!!

http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/attachments/f68/125042d1245905733-best-place-sell-jewelry-ballin.gif
http://media.ebaumsworld.com/picture/Antfish/Sparta-ballin.gif
Phrog_gunner
11-17-2009, 07:06 PM
Haterrrrrrrrs!!!
Donny Carlson
12-07-2009, 07:41 PM
I know that somebody bought me one of these for my car for Christmas. I've been reading up on it, and apparently the pyrex tube is stronger than the regular radiator hose, and even if you have an accident that cracks the tube, they will replace it. They recommend splicing it into a new hose, because older hoses are permeated with coolant, which will make the clamps hard to seal. Should be an interesting addition for shows -- the LED will illuminate the tube even with the engine off, so it should look pretty interesting.

Right now my car is looking pretty sad in the engine bay - a lot of parts are off and packed up to be sent for painting. I put the stock air box and snorkel back on, only had 200 miles on it before I swapped out for the CAI. I miss the sound the CAI made. Meh. Can't wait for spring.
DOOM
12-08-2009, 12:42 PM
everyone calls it chrome but its polished alum. :rolleyes:

Gee thanks davey. :coolman:
justbob
12-08-2009, 12:55 PM
We use glass pipes in the plumbing field for training, some areas of hospitals, and prisons. I would have to think it is the same pipe. We can order straight lengths or bends also. Very thick, durable glass.
ImpalaSlayer
12-08-2009, 01:51 PM
Gee thanks davey. :coolman:

your secrets out! now you gotta chrome everything!
DOOM
12-08-2009, 02:07 PM
I think I'll do my wheels next. :coolman:
ImpalaSlayer
12-08-2009, 02:11 PM
I think I'll do my wheels next. :coolman:

im suprised you havent, polished wheels suck :puke:
Stranger in the Black Sedan
12-08-2009, 02:28 PM
I've seen these wheels chromed, its really not an improvement in durability.
DOOM
12-09-2009, 01:20 PM
I've seen these wheels chromed, its really not an improvement in durability.

YESS!!! i have seen this on another members car!

What changes in durability when they are chromed??? :confused:
imorb1994
12-09-2009, 01:50 PM
YESS!!! i have seen this on another members car!

What changes in durability when they are chromed??? :confused:

Lack of clearcoat on the wheels, that protects the finish. Constantly need to be cleaned and polished. Especialy if they get anything corrosive on them (salt, de-icing chemicals).
ImpalaSlayer
12-09-2009, 01:55 PM
I've seen these wheels chromed, its really not an improvement in durability.


durability no, looks uhhh hell yes, they look 400x better then polished.

i had zero issues cleaning my chrome wheels. just wiped em off with a microfiber cloth and they were good as new.
ImpalaSlayer
12-09-2009, 01:56 PM
Lack of clearcoat on the wheels, that protects the finish. Constantly need to be cleaned and polished. Especialy if they get anything corrosive on them (salt, de-icing chemicals).

that wouldnt be a problem for Doom because if there is even a cloud in the sky his mm is in the garage!
imorb1994
12-09-2009, 01:57 PM
I was thinking that as I was typing.
FastMerc
12-09-2009, 04:07 PM
I think I'll do my wheels next. :coolman:
Mine will be!
offroadkarter
12-09-2009, 04:23 PM
YESS!!! i have seen this on another members car!



I think i've seen those rims to if they were on a SB.... well 2 of them atleast :P
DOOM
12-09-2009, 06:23 PM
that wouldnt be a problem for Doom because if there is even a cloud in the sky his mm is in the garage!

Oh so true my friend. :coolman:

My car has NEVER seen salt or snow so that wouldn't be an issue for me.
ImpalaSlayer
12-09-2009, 06:40 PM
Oh so true my friend. :coolman:

My car has NEVER seen salt or snow so that wouldn't be an issue for me.

had mine in salt b4 also and it never did anything to em anyway :rolleyes: