Silicone hoses are not all the same and ensuring that the hose is of high quality will determine its effectiveness and life span. All silicone hoses have an inner liner and a minimum of 3 layers of fabric reinforcement.

Our standard polyester reinforcements are perfect for any applications where temperature will not exceed 170°C. There are some applications which will require hoses to withstand high temperatures. In this case we offer different types of reinforcements.

Polyester reinforcements 170°C

Our standard fabric is made from 100% polyester which is specially designed for pressure, strength and flexibility. This reinforcement suits most engine applications. Working temperatures are from -50℃ to +170℃, peaking at +180℃ Polyester reinforced hoses are however NOT suitable for carrying oil or fuel.

Polyester is Ideal for:

• Water
• Air
• Air intakes
• Coolant
• Small amounts of oil mist

Nomex reinforcements 220°C

When you require a higher temperature rating we have another fabric option called Nomex. The pattern of this fabric is different, we use a knitted Nomex fabric. Our Nomex reinforced hoses will withstand high temperatures up to 220°C making them ideal for Turbo application, hot air, steam, water or environments where other hoses fail.

Nomex is Ideal for:

• Water
• Air
• Coolants
• Turbo boost
• High temperatures
• Higher pressures
• Small amounts of oil mist.

FLURO LINED HOSES

For hoses which will be in contact with oil we have another liner option called Fluro Liner. This is a highly specialised product which is Ideal for contact with Oils / Oil mists and fuel Filler hoses. The Working temperatures of these hoses is from -50℃ to +170℃

Fluro ideal for:

• Water
• Air
• OIL in ASTM 1 and 3 oil mists
• transfer of fuel (fuel filler hose)  (not suitable for high octane fuels)

To select one of the above options when buying your hoses simply check the correct build material at the top of the page before adding your hose to the cart. View all silicone hoses here.

The Y piece silicone hose is ideal for making any split connections. There is a main body, which is the larger of the diameter, reducing and splitting down to two equal branches.

Beautifully moulded and made by hand there is no “flashing” of silicone inside the join, for am excellent air / water flow.

We are proud to be the ONLY manufacturer currently offering Y shaped silicone hoses. Bringing you a very useful connector otherwise impossible to obtain.

Take a look here: Y piece silicone hose

Our straight silicone hoses offer excellent build quality with 3 to 5 ply reinforced construction. We stock hoses from 6mm ID meaning almost every size is catered for, and in stock!

Our small diameter straight lengths are very flexible and achieve a very good bend radius. Diameters from 6 to 19mm are often used for water connection, breathers or heater matrix. The flexibility of our hoses offers good piping solutions for many applications.

Bigger diameters offer good value for money as they allow you to cut to length or use as they are. Ideal for coolant, intercooler or air intakes.

We have 1, 2 and 4 meter options available. The longer 2 and 4 meter lengths are fantastic for a continuous run with no joins.

1 meter straight hose

2 meter straight hose

4 meter straight hose

In our popular blog “Are silicone hoses fuel resistant?” We discuss the various options for fuel hoses but what is the difference between NBR and PTFE and what exactly is the best material for fuel hoses?

Placement of the fuel hose

The best way to decide is dependant on the placement of the hose itself. Nitrile rubber hoses (NBR) should only be run in areas such as underneath the car, or under the hood. They should never be run inside the cabin as fuel fumes can permeate through the wall of the hose. For hoses that need to be run inside the cabin, PTFE hoses are ideal, as fuel fumes will not permeate the hose walls.

Flexibility

Nitrile rubber hoses offer an excellent bend radius. This means that you can create the desired system without the need for extra fittings and angles. The hoses can be bent and fixed as needed, resulting in a sleek and tidy fuel system. PTFE hoses have a significantly reduced bend radius, more angle and end fittings may be required, which increases the chance of a leak occurring in the system.

Cost

While PTFE hoses are generally cheaper, the savings are often offset on the extra fittings that are required.

Weight

An additional to PTFE hoses are their lightweight nature. If weight is a concern, PTFE hoses might be the ideal solution for your fuel line.

To see Viper Performances full range of fuel hoses click here.

Viper Performance have a range of quality hose clamps available. These are quality fastener accessories for your hoses, all available from stock for next day delivery.

Available Hose clamps:

W2 T BOLT Stainless Steel Clamps
Our Quality W2 heavy duty Bolt Clamps are known for quality and reliability.
Viper Performance have in stock a range of T-Bolt style clamps which are perfect for the use with Silicone Hoses. They are also commonly used for high pressure applications where other clamps simply pop off. Their stainless steel wide band and totally smooth inner band assures a high torque seal without ruining the hose.

Buy here.

MIKALOR Stainless Steel Hose Clamp

Our MIKALOR W3 stainless steel worm drive hose clamps are made of high quality stainless steel. They are perfect for clamping silicone hoses and rubber hoses thanks to the “slot free” smooth band, unlike some other brands, these clamps are not going to tear and cut into the hose as you tighten.

Buy individually here or for bulk buys of 50+ see our special pack deals!

W3 MIKALOR Stainless Steel Clamp Black Edition

We have also made available a very special edition of quality hose clamps in BLACK powder coat, these unique and hard to obtain hose clips offer discrete clamping. Ideal for classic cars, or to obtain a certain look not otherwise possible with the common shiny clamp.

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We have a range of specialist tools that make great gifts for mechanics or car enthusiasts

6 piece AN wrenches -4 to -16 SET

Anodised colour coded wrenches sized to fit the swivel nuts on hose ends. These wrenches have a fully rounded edge to fit your hand. Machined from heat treated 2024 aluminium. This set offers excellent value for money.
with wrenches for -6,8,10,12,16 AN sizes.

Wrenches can also be purchased individually here

Silicone Hose Cutting Tool

This cutting tool is an excellent vice mounted workshop accessory. With the ability to cut 18 stock internal size non-steel reinforced silicone and rubber hose from diameters 1” internal diameter to 6” Internal diameter in height increments of 7.5mm, with a minimum height cut of 20mm to a maximum height cut of 127mm.

Tube Flaring Tool

Professional quality heavy duty tube flaring tool to make perfect 37degrees flares, ideal for hard brake lines or fuel applications and for hard line style JIC AN fittings.

Tube Straightening Tool

Great quality Heavy Duty tool (weights 4.7kgs) for straightening out coiled aluminium, mild steel, copper, and stainless steel tubing to a professional finish, very handy for making hard lines etc.. The thick aluminium body is now double anodised in Black, with adjustable rollers

View all of our specialist tools here

Instead of buying and joining multiple joiners, elbows and hose clamps buy 1 length of Super-Flex silicone hose. The more joins you have the more potential for a leak. Often used for marine engines, power generators, science labs and machinery.

With an average life expectancy of 6 times longer than rubber hoses these silicone flexible hoses are a great investment. Manufactured with a steel wire spiral embedded inside the reinforcement plies, allows for a flexibility not possible with most standard straight hoses, and will also take higher pressures compared to standard silicone hoses.

Resistant to glycol and other coolants that are non-organic acid based. Hand build wuth 5mm wall including 1mm inner liner and 3 plies of reinforcement made from high tear strength fabric.

Buy your flexible hoses here

Please see video for demonstrations on how flexible our Super Flex hoses are:

Viper Performance Aluminium Hose Joiners are designed to fit perfectly with any universal silicone hose. We have a range of elbows available from 15° to 180°.  With such a vast array of bends and sizes available you are sure to find what you need.

Our mandrel bends have the tightest bend radius on the market, most of the mandrel bends are 1.2D. A range of wall thicknesses available and all our pipes have roll beaded ends for the best hose retention out there.

Take a look at the range here

Checkout our blog ‘why choose our aluminium pipes for your next build?’ to find out what sets our aluminium pipes apart.

The Viper Performance articulated bellow is specially designed for areas where the hose acts as a cushion to absorb lateral movement, compression and expansion as well as vibration. For these applications hoses without this construction would otherwise easily split under movement. Highly recommended to connect your charge cooler / Intercooler etc to pipework

These hoses are speciality built with 4 plies of Aramid / NOMEX reinforcements for high temperatures, rated for 250°C, peak for brief period & 220°C maximum working temperature.

Compared to our black Nomex Bellow Hose this offers much more movement, much more compression and expansion. The trade off is a little less pressure handling due to its thinner wall thickness of 4mm and slightly softer grade silicone of 60°ShA. This Articulated bellow would not be so flexible with a thicker wall and harder silicone rubber, it is therefore recommended for use where pressure is not high.

The brown coloured (Iron Oxide) silicone offers better heat stability compared to coloured or black silicone. Also features 3 more pronounced humps for better articulation and 4 Stainless Steel Rings to prevent the hose from ballooning.

The turbo loader hose is reinforced with 4 steel rings to prevent the hose from “ballooning” under boost or pressure, keeping the shape and integrity under any condition.

View Sizes here

Viper Performance Aluminium T Piece connecting pipes are CNC machined from thick walled material, and TIG welded offering a very high quality product.

The T-pieces are ideal for connecting dump valves, plumbing in breathers, or water hoses into your connection.

These T piece joiners boast a specially machined out groove area* for clamps to sit firmly into. This ensures the best possible leak free connection.

Many sizes are available with 12mm to 25mm take offs and 32mm-76mm main bodys. Click here to view the sizes and purchase.

Silicone T-piece hoses are also available.

* Please note that HJ-T32-12 and HJ-T32-16 are a slightly different build spec (Just a plain bead each end no machined grooved clamping area). Please email for examples.