Radiator hoses

[GeorgeGerhard]

Hello all
I purchased a new Champion radiator today.
I would like to purchase some hoses. I would like some opinions
should I go with the stainless hoses, or the braided steel hoses.
And how do they connect to the outlets

thank you
George

 

[70Duster440]

Between your two options I'd go braided. The corrugated stainless hoses aren't quite as easy to work with as good 'ol plain rubber or even braided. They use a combination of rubber couplers, bushings, and clamps to attach to the fittings. Tried 'em - went with rubber.

 

[672734bbl]

Just put a radiator in with incorrect positions (versis oem) and the corrugated stainless hoses worked out great for me, and I think they actually shed some heat as well. so with that I guess your stuck at 50/50 for opinions. with the stainless I think theres less rubber to go bad. But they aint cheep!
:snakeman: