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Viper Performance proud to support Holeshot racing

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Holeshot RacingViper Performance are proud to supply hoses, aluminium pipes, and fittings to Holeshot Racing.

Holeshot Racing has 26 years experience in all forms of motorcycle sport and we offer continued support through all events.

This weekend the team were at the Elvington Speed and Wheelie speed event, where they acceded 250mph on many runs. Cecil “Bubba” Myers and his friend Brock O Lee from the USA also joined the team.

Bubba managed some 180mph wheelies on the turbo ZX10R despite being his first time on a turbo bike. Brock flew through the 200+ barrier and ran 231mph, which was great for his first time doing a speed event considering he had not ridden a turbo bike before.

Holeshot racing bikeThe wheelie record was smashed again this year and was won by Egbert Von Popta at 199mph for the kilometer. Ted Brady achieved 197mph and 2nd on a Holeshot GSXR1000 turbo and last years winner Paddy O’Sullivan again on a Holeshot GSXR1000 turbo 3rd with 186mph.

We wish Holeshot racing the best for future events.

Large range of Hump Hose Connector sizes

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Hump hose connectorWe have added to our range of hump hose connectors meaning that we have a wide variety of sizes available. Our range covers hose connectors with an internal diameter of 32mm right up to 127mm.

These hose connectors feature one convolution (hump), specially designed for areas of vibration, where engine movement may cause other hoses to stress and split. The single centre hump convolution acts as a cushion and offers some flexibility and vibration absorption.

These hump hose connectors are highly recommended for connecting intercoolers or charge air cooler to pipework. The Polyester Material makes them suitable for Coolant / Glycol, Water, Steam or air.

Available in a choice of 3 colours purchase yours today.

Barbed Hose connectors now available

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Barbed hose connectorsViper Performance are pleased to launch new products to the market. These galvanised steel hose connectors are ideal to join and connect rubber or silicone hoses together. The barbed ends mean that these connectors grip better onto the hose. We recommend using hose clamps to secure the joiner if the application will be under pressure.

We have tee piece hose connectors available, which are normally very hard to find and offer an ideal solution for small diameter hoses. The connectors can be used on up to 32mm Internal Diameter for coolant / car radiator application by connecting or reducing a connection in diameter.

We also have a number of straight and reducing connectors available. These range from 8mm outer diameter up to 22mm and are also hard to find. They offer an ideal solution for small diameter hose, connecting or reducing a connection in diameter.

If you require larger diameter Tee Piece Hose Connectors for intercoolers etc you can find aluminium versions here.

Super long silicone hoses available

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4 meter silicone hoseWe can now supply super long silicone hoses in many diameters. We already stock 4 meter continuous silicone hose lengths, in common water sizes but we can supply large bore hoses, up to 76mm diameter, in 4 meter lengths, reinforced silicone.

Radiator coolant sizes are available such as 32 to 38mm diameter , as well as large 51mm to 76mm diameters for machine, agriculture or marine use.

The large hoses are of industrial grade, lighter blue. These hoses are made to order and usually supplied in 3-7 days.

Contact us today if you are interested

2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Silicone Hoses

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Brazil World Cup HosesAlways innovating, and pushing boundaries, hose manufacturers Viper Performance have made a series of completely unique custom Silicone Hoses for a wealthy Private client in Brazil. The client wishing to remain anonymous has a private collection of exotic sports cars, and has commissioned Viper Performance to make very unique Silicone hoses for a special project.

Never before has another silicone hose manufacturer made unique exclusive hoses representing a country’s flag. Viper Performance have the know how, and technical knowledge to manufacture such hoses and meet a client specific brief.

To make the hoses Viper Performance had to colour match silicone pigments to a specific colour asked by the client, make and print the Brazilian Flag onto the hoses, all in advance of the Word Cup 2014!.

Viper Performance cannot disclose exact price paid, however much work is involved in mixing colours, making a workable raw material batch, designing and printing logos costs well into the 4 figure sums. This was a one off project, these hoses are exclusive and will never be produced again.

Viper Performance does not normally do commissioned work like this, and mainly focuses on manufacturing universal hoses and direct replacement hose kits in best selling popular Blue, Red and Black, other colours are also available by special order. Viper Performance has not made special ltd edition coloured hoses since 2011, but in the past made dayglow hoses, Gold hoses, Silver coloured hoses as special limited runs.

These “Brazil Edition Custom Hoses” are a work of art and will likely never be seen in the flesh as our private collector keeps his cars well hidden. Viper Performance would love to hear your thoughts on this project, if you think it is great show the world the Brazil hoses for the world cup! Forward to your friends as no one will ever see this again!

 

 

Size does matter!

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large silicone hoseViper Performance have added a new size hose to their range. This now makes our range the most complete range of sizes available, from stock, in the world.

Every size European, american, imperial or metric is catered for with meter lengths from as small as 6mm reinforced silicone to 204mm (8″) internal diameter. This means that we can cover all industry requirements including car hoses, bus hoses and even hoses for the marine industry.

From a 3 to 5 ply reinforced construction our straight hoses offer excellent build quality with an inner liner. Click here to view our range now.

8th Year at the National Kit Car show a success

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National Kit car showLast weekend was our 8th Year exhibiting at the National Kit Car show in Stoneleigh. Our bargain boxes full of hoses, which are only made available 2-3 times a year, were a huge success.

If you missed the show we still have some great price online for our high quality Silicone Hoses

Our next show will be TRAX at Silverstone in September with more and new special show only offers.

High quality, competitively priced NITRILE fuel hose

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Nitrile rubber fuel hoseOur SAE J30 R6 approved Nitrile Rubber fuel hose is fully compliant with SVA regulation and most types of fuel. Sold by the meter length we have a range of diameters to suit your needs.

The fuel hose is excellent quality being Nitrile rubber all the way through with a single ply of fabric reinforcement. It has a temperature range of -30°C to +100°C therefore is extremely resilient.

This fuel hose is suitable for unleaded fuels, Methanol, Ethanol, and diesel. The hose has SAEJ30R6 markings, we do not recommend this type of hose for Bio Diesel.

Price is dependant on diameter however these fuel hoses start from just £4.15 ex vat. Don’t miss out on this high quality, competitively priced product.

Purchase yours now

Our Push-On swivel hose end fittings can be used with this fuel hose.

Restoration Show a huge success

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Restoration ShowEarlier this month we exhibited at the Restoration Show at the NEC in Birmingham. The show was a great success and a really enjoyable weekend. We had the lowest ever show prices in 8 years! So many people grabbed a bargain. Our special generous show only deals also went down a treat.

If you’d like to come and see us at our next show we will be exhibiting at the National Kit Car show in Stoneleigh on the May bank holiday, 4th and 5th May.

Why choose a quality Silicone hose for a turbocharger hose?

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Turbocharged engines are becoming ever more popular for passenger cars and this has presented questions about the materials used for the components which are being placed under increased pressure.

Here at Viper Performance we only use the highest quality silicone in our turbocharger hoses. A report made by a senior industry specialist in the USA highlights the advances made in Fluorosilicone compounds for transportation applications. The report specifically concentrates on the demands on Silicone in turbocharger hoses. The studies carried out in this report indicate the differences between varied silicone formulations.

With the popularity of diesel engines growing they have become more common in smaller cars, with limited space under the bonnet for heat dissipation. It is quite common to see continuous temperatures of >200°C. This makes replacing the organic rubbers and thermoplastics with silicone rubber essential. In tests some silicone formulations show much less tensile loss and elongation loss when exposed to high temperature than others. Highlighting that not all silicone compounds are as effective at the job in hand. When it comes to temperature resistance selecting a high quality silicone is essential.

Another key requirement is for the turbocharger hose to survive contact with hot oils. The report in question shows tensile strength loss of as much as 80% in some cases. Other silicone formulations showed just 30% tensile strength loss, which again indicates the large performance gap between different silicone formulations.

The report concludes by recommending specific fluorosilicone rubber formulations that are capable of meeting the demanding requirements for turbocharger hose liners and other transportation applications. In essence, ensure that you choose wisely when purchasing silicone hoses, finding a supplier who can offer you high quality as well as competitive prices. You can read the full report here.

Here at Viper Performance we have also performed documented testing on cheaper quality hoses that we have found on the market. Viper’s video on youtube shows a comparison in hoses and highlights on what to look for and avoid.

Reference:  Michael A. DiPino. (2006). Advances in Fluorosilicone Compounds for Turbocharger Hose Liners and other Transportation Applications. Available: http://www.dowcorning.com/content/publishedlit/45-1493-01.pdf. Last accessed 31st March 2014.