Silicone Hoses for Euro 6 Compliant vehicles

Euro VIAt the start of this year Euro VI regulations were introduced for newly registered vehicles. Vehicle manufacturers have had to overcome significant challenges in modern engine technology to comply with these regulations. In essence they call for further reductions in levels of nitrogen oxides and particulate matter.

Here at Viper Performance we have been proud to be able to be reactive to these changes and were well prepared for the challenges that were seen in 2016. Higher under bonnet temperatures, higher turbo pressures, increased coolant system pressures and stronger negative pressures in intake systems, have been typical problems, which have had to be overcome due to Euro VI.

Working with several major vehicle producers, we have turbo-charger (CAC), coolant and air intake hoses, for Euro VI vehicles. Using high quality silicone compounds, newer Aramid and revised constructions for coolant hoses, our hoses are more than capable of performing reliably on any modern engine. Our fluorosilicone lined hoses can ensure all potential issues are covered now and into the future.

If you are interested in purchasing silicone hoses for Euro VI vehicles take a look at our online shop today.

Heat shielding products protect from heat damage

exhaustwrap1Heat shielding products are designed to protect the shielded component from high temperatures and occasional flames. There are a range of health shielding products available to suit various applications, temperatures, and budgets.

Heat Sleeves are designed to protect hoses, wires and cables from the hazards of high heat. Viper Performance sleeves protect continuously to 260°C/500°F and will peak at 550°C. Produced from braided fiberglass yarns in a flexible substrate, and coated with a high grade BLACK gloss silicone rubber, it will protect and look great too.

Turbo Blankets are the best, easiest, and cheapest way to keep your turbo from causing heat damage to the rest of your car. Turbos get very hot, at times they get so hot they can melt nearby electronics, hoses, wires and ruin the paint on the hood. As heat damaged parts can be expensive to repair, prevention is better than cure.

Exhaust Wraps can reduce engine temperatures, and improve exhaust gas temperatures.

Take a look at our full range of heat shielding products here.

The benefits of Silicone Hoses

silicone hosesSilicone Hoses offer many benefits over conventional rubber hoses. For starters they are much more durable than organic rubbers. Over time, sustained high temperatures will cause rubber hoses to weaken and fail. In comparison silicone is less likely to crack, swell, or even dry out, because it transfers heat much more efficiently.

Another benefit is the easy removal of Silicone hoses. Rubber can be incredibly difficult to remove from certain parts of your radiator, especially because it has a tendency to bond with some of the vents or ports. Silicone is almost always much easier to remove than rubber, and it is less likely to stick to parts of your radiator.

Not only does Silicone have practical benefits it is also much more aesthetically pleasing. If you care about how your engine bay looks then silicone hoses can give you more choice with a range of colours available. Silicone tubing can come in blue, green, red, orange, yellow, or even black!

If you are looking for high quality Silicone hoses to replace old rubber hoses then we have a wide range of sizes, colours and shapes in our online shop. Click here to find the hose you are looking for.

New technical information available

blog-technicalYou can now find more technical information available on our 90° Elbow Silicone Hoses pages. This includes centreline bend radius data figures for all sizes that we supply. The centerline radius refers to the distance from the center of the curve to the centerline axis of the hose. This is often abbreviated as CLR. This should make it easier for our customers to select the correct hose.

We also have other technical information available including technical drawings of our hoses.

Buy your 90° Elbow Silicone Hoses today.

Exclusive Product – Boost Brace

Boost BraceWe have an exclusive product available here at Viper Performance, which can only be purchased from us. The Boost Brace offers a cost effective solution to the common problem of hoses “popping off”.

High pressure within turbo systems can cause hoses to slip and pop off. Although all Viper Performance aluminium pipes come with Roll Beaded ends to prevent hoses slipping, in some cases pressure is so high that even the tightest fitted hoses are unable to stay in place. If you are taking part in a race this can be bad news.

The boost brace is a new bracket specifically designed to stop this from happening.  Simply weld the flat seat of the feet onto your aluminium pipes, adjust the length of your bracket, and eureka,  hoses will never come off again.

Find out more about the boost brace today.

Large range of shapes and sizes of aluminium pipes

Aluminium PipesHere at Viper Performance we are proud to have the largest range of shapes and sizes of aluminium pipes available. Our High quality 6063 T6 aluminium pipes are ideal for joining hoses for Intercoolers, Radiators, Air induction, Superchargers, intercooler systems or for making any D.I.Y system.

Our mandrel bends have the tightest bend radius on the market. Why is it important to buy a mandrel bent pipe?

Well, when a pipe is manufactured with mandrel bends, the metal is allowed to stretch on the outside of the bend and compress on the inside of the bend. This maintains the nominal pipe diameter thus allowing the gases to flow with less turbulence. Don’t be tempted by cheap pressure bent pipes they will not provide you with the same performance that our high quality mandrel bent pipes will.

Take a look at our wide range of aluminium pipes and buy yours today.

Largest collection of Tee Hoses set to get even bigger

Silicone Tee PiecesWe currently have the biggest range of Tee hoses in the world and are proud to say we are currently working on even more sizes, which will be launched next month.

These high quality Silicone Tee Hoses are ideal for connecting dump valves or for use as a breather take off. With 3 colours in stock and a wide variety of sizes you are sure to find the Tee hose for you.

Take a look at our range of Tee hoses today.

Check back for more information on the new sizes coming soon.