How to stop boost hoses popping off

My boost hose has popped off again!! A regular site in forums.

A common problem with turbo systems is hoses slipping or popping off. This is caused by high pressure within the system forcing the hose off. Often the clips that hold the hoses in place are not strong enough to withstand this pressure. If the hoses pop off you will know immediately as it will affect performance considerably.

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. This can be annoying if you’re on the road but catastrophic in a race environment.

So what’s the answer?

The boost brace is specifically designed to solve this problem.  You can 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.

What’s more is that thanks to our clever quick release pin, you can remove your installation in a second with no tools!

Buy yours here 

How to straighten coiled tubing

Pipes for hard brake and clutch lines or fuel pipes often comes in reels. This format may well be easy to carry or post but trying to straighten it can be a real struggle.

So how do you straighten coiled tubing?

Well, you can do it slowly by hand but this will not give you a professional high-quality finish. There are also lots of examples of DIY vice mounted straighteners online. But if you want a professional finish will minimal effort and time wasted then check out our speciliast tool.

tube straightening toolThis is our high-quality Heavy Duty tool for straightening out coiled aluminium, mild steel, copper, and stainless steel tubing. The thick aluminium body is double anodised in Black, with adjustable rollers.

It is so easy to use. Just put the end of the pipe between the rollers and push it through. The straight pipe comes out the other side. Simple!

This tool is capable of straightening:
1/8″, 3/16″, 1/4″, 5/16″, 3/8″, 7/16″,1/2″, 5/8″ & 3/4″ outside diameter tube.

Click here to find out more.

New Product – Silicone Coolant Hoses

silicone radiator hosesOur new selection of Silicone Radiator and coolant Hoses are a popular alternative to the standard rubber hose that typically connect the various parts of the radiator to other systems in a car. This hose is best suited for low pressure application. They come in internal diameters of 16mm (5/8”) and 19mm (3/4”).

Our low-priced Silicone Hoses are manufactured from only the highest quality materials and reinforcement fabrics. These hoses are polyester reinforced and currently available in the colour blue.

Our Silicone Radiator Hoses come with a 1-year warranty and can be bought for special bulk prices on 50m and 100m! To shop the range or view the product further, please click here.

For higher pressure application please see our reinforced straight hose metre lengths/super flex hoses.

Our hose fittings

hose fittingsHere at Viper Performance, we supply and manufacture Hose Fittings to the highest quality, in order to full our clients needs. Our AN / JIC Fuel and Oil hose end fittings are beautifully made anodised in traditional Red/Blue or available in Piano BLACK hand polished.

Choice of end fittings

The CRIMP STYLE swivel fittings are specially suited for NBR (Nitrile) braided hoses, they work with most brands, 200 series hose. They are easy to fit with our hose fitting tool

The PUSH ON swivel fittings are perfect for low pressure fuel/water applications and push straight into any suitable Nitrile Fuel rated hose, rubber or silicone hose.

The PTFE hose fittings also swivel, and can very easily be fitted to any suitable PTFE lined steel braided hose.

Take a look at the range of hose fittings.

Fitting hose end fittings

As well as supplying a great range of end fittings we also supply wrenches and a hose crimping tool, we have a great blog about it here: Fitting an style hose end fittings with ease here. 

Did you know we ship worldwide

worldwide deliverySo what if you are not based in the UK but you’ve heard about our great quality hoses? Well, we offer worldwide delivery!

From our online shop, you can select from hundreds of delivery options. The system will then give you a delivery charge instantly on screen making pricing transparent. This means you can benefit from our fantastic products shipped from our UK warehouse.

All of our products are held in stock and our online system will let you know if the item you are ordering is in stock or a special order. The quick converter for currencies makes it easy to see the price in pounds, dollars and Euros.

So don’t be put off if you’re not local to us. We deal with international orders all the time here at Viper Performance. Take a look at our online shop today.

Silicone hoses for large engines

large vehicle engine hosesThe basics of the combustion engine remain the same regardless of the size of vehicle the engine is powering. If you have an engine you will need a hose. The only difference is that it be scaled up to fulfil the needs of larger vehicles.

Here at Viper Performance we have specified silicone hoses for an array of large vehicles including trains, boats and tractors. Each industry requires different silicone specifications to meet the demands of the environment and machinery.

For example specialist silicone grades are available for the rail industry, which require a flame and fire retardant low toxicity silicone to be used. The marine industry will often require silicone which is resistant to oily and wet exhaust systems. We can even supply OAT resistant hoses for aggressive waterless coolant fluids often used for machinery.

If you need hoses for large engine’s then please contact us today on 01952 670 702, we would love to help.

You can read more about the industries we operate in below:

Automotive Application

Rail and Bus Hoses

Marine Silicone Hoses

Silicone Hoses for Wind Turbines

Silicone Hoses for Plant & Machinery

Silicone Hoses for power generators

Features of Viper Performance Aluminium Hose Joiners

Our aluminium hose joiners are ideal for joining hoses for a variety of applications including coolants, air intake systems, intercooler systems or superchargers. They can also be used for custom fabrications to ensure the hoses are bespoke to the needs of your project. The aluminium hose joiners are designed to fit perfectly with any universal silicone hose.

Our pipes are created using high-quality sourced material. They are supplied to our production facility 6m lengths which are delivered with the right softness for us to be able to create the perfect bends in the pipes.

Features of our Aluminium Pipes:

  • Quality Mandrel Bends – no creases, marks or flaws due to the high-quality of our mandrel benders.
  • Mirror polished –  A high standard of mirror polishing ensures the pipes are smooth and shining
  • Roll beaded ends for best hose retention
  • Wide range of angles available – There is a wide choice of angles available to meet a project’s needs, including 15 degrees, 60, 90, 135 degrees and U bends.
    Seamless tubing and finishes to a clean standard
  • Range of thicknesses – Wall thickness ranges from 1.6 to 2.0mm
  • Long Legs – Standard pipes have 152 x 152 mm legs however we do now supply longer legs in some sizes.
  • Tightest bend radius on market – Viper Performance offers the tightest bend radius currently on the UK market, with most of the mandrel bends being 1.2D.
  • Secure Delivery – Upon completion, the pipes are protected with bubble wrap to ensure protection during the delivery process

See the full range of aluminium hose joiners here

Building custom air intakes

Air intake in engine bayAn air intake is a system made to cool down the air flow going into the car. By doing this – you increase the power of the internal-combustion engine. 

How does air intake work?

The mechanics of the cold air intake follows one very simple physical principal – the cold air has a higher density for a given volume. The combustion requires oxygen and the more air you give into the combustion process the more power you will get from it. Cold air intakes move the air filter outside of the engine compartment so that cooler air can be sucked into the engine for combustion. Cooler air brings more oxygen (denser air) into the combustion chamber and that means more power.

Components in a cold air intake

The components needed for air intakes are quite simple. You will need aluminium pipes, silicone hoses, hose clamps and an air fliter.

If you are looking to build custom air intakes then we supply high-quality parts to build your system. The parts which you can get from us here at Viper Performance include:

1. Aluminium Mandrel Bends

aluminium mandrel bends

The bulk of your air intake system will be created from connecting different aluminium pipes together. Read about the features of our aluminium pipes here. We have a range of bends available ranging from 15° to 180° and straight pipes. Our mandrel bends have the tightest bend radius on the market, most of the mandrel bends are 1.2D.   Click here to see the range.

2. Silicone Couplers

Silicone Couplers

Silicone couplers will be used to connect the different aluminium pipe sections together. Our silicone hoses are of the highest quality lined and multi-layered with quality fabric reinforcements.

Click here to shop the range

 

3. Hose Clamps

hose clamps

Securing the couplers and aluminium pipes together will be essential to the performance of the intake. Stainless steel worm drive hose clamps are made from high-quality stainless steel. These are perfect for clamping silicone 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. We also supply T-Bolt hose clamps.

Click here to shop the range

 

We would love to see your custom air intakes, please send us images or tag us on social media. Facebook: @viperperformance Twitter: @Viperhoses

If you are a fabricator interested in using Viper Performance parts to create bespoke systems please get in touch. 

 

Blanking off hoses or pipes

Sometimes when creating systems you will be left with redundant connections on your silicone hoses or metal pipes. Blocking off unused connections such as old breathers, water hoses or dump valves is important.

We offer two methods of blanking off pipes/hoses:

1 – Billet aluminium Hose Blanking Plug – For blanking off silicone hose connections
2 – Silicone Blanking Cap – For blanking off metal or hard pipe connections

Aluminium Hose Blanking Plug

Our Aluminium blanking plugs are designed to push inside a silicone hose and provide a strong secure seal, without slipping out. This is ideal for blocking off unused connections such as old breathers, water hoses or dump valves. They are specially designed so that the cap fits flush with most hoses which means they look great too.

All of our Aluminium blanking plugs are 30mm in length with Barbed finish,
CNC machined from solid 6063 billet aluminium. They will fit perfectly and offer a very strong connection to all brands of silicone hoses and rubber hoses of suitable diameter. and polished for nice looks! Continue reading “Blanking off hoses or pipes” »

Flexible Coolant and Radiator Hoses

Silicone Hoses are a fantastic alternative to standard rubber hoses. We have a great blog on the difference silicone hoses make, but what happens when you need a silicone hose which isn’t a standard bend radius. There are many situations where your connection simply isn’t a standard degree bend such as for coolant and radiator connections. This is where our flexible silicone hoses come in.  Read More