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Our 180 degree aluminium pipe bends

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Our aluminium pipes are polished and roll beaded and of the finest grade 6063 alloy for easy welding. Our 180 degree hose joiner have roll beaded ends for best hose retention. Hose Joiners 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.

Some features of our aluminium Hose Joiners:

– Mandrel bent,
– Mirror polished
– Roll beaded ends for best hose retention,
– Seamless tubing,
– Wall thickness 1.6 to 2.0mm,
– Tightest bend radius on market
– Clean finish ready to use,

For more information on our aluminium pipe bends, please visit our website. 

What comes in our Vacuum Tubing Kits?

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Our vacuum tubing is now available in Extra Value convenient kit packs. These packs include 3,4,5 and 8mm ID tubing perfect for a variety of applications. We include cable ties and nylon tube connectors in the packs

Applications:
• Vacuum lines
• Brake servo
• Breathers
• Boost controllers
• Dump valves
• Windscreen wipers

Buy yours here

Why we produce 4 meter hoses

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As well as our silicone elbows and 1-2 meter long hoses we also offer a 4 meter long straight lengths. Offering 4 meter lengths eradicates the need to buy four separate lengths and join and clamp them together. Any join creates a potential area for leaks and therefore one single piece will provide you with a quality leak free connection.

These continuous 4 meter lengths are available in selected sizes from 8mm up to 32mm diameter (please visit the website to check sizes available).

They are ideal for water, breathers, air connections without making a join. The length also makes them ideal for non automotive applications.

Available from 3 to 5 ply with a reinforced construction these straight hoses offer excellent build quality with an inner liner. Thanks to our quality material, and fabrics, our small diameter lengths are very flexible and achieve a very good bend radius.

To find out more and buy your 4 meter hose click here.

The difference between PTFE and Nitrile Rubber Hoses

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nitrile vs ptfe

 

When upgrading your engine bay or fuel system, it can be difficult to know exactly what type of hose you need. With so many hoses on the market, you may run into problems selecting the correct material hose for your desired application. This piece is designed to help you understand the difference between PTFE and Nitrile rubber hoses, so that you can choose the correct one for you.

As with everything, PTFE and Nitrile rubber hoses both have their advantages and disadvantages. Understanding them is important, as it could make a big difference to your fuel system.

Nitrile rubber braided hoses offer great resistance to oil and fuel. The flexible rubber means that 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.

However, nitrile rubber hoses should never be run inside the cabin as fuel fumes can permeate through the wall of the hose. They should only be run in areas such as underneath the car, or under the hood.

For hoses that need to be run inside the cabin, PTFE hoses are ideal, as fuel fumes will not permeate the hose walls. However, as 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. While PTFE hoses are generally cheaper, the savings are often spent on the extra fittings that are required. An additional benefit however is that PTFE hoses are lightweight, so if weight is a concern, PTFE hoses might be the ideal solution for your fuel line.

For more information about our PTFE or nitrile hoses, you can visit our main website. Alternatively, you can get in touch and we would be happy to talk through your requirements with you.

Improved International Shipping

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Here at Viper Performance, we have recently switched to DHL to ship many of our products to our international customers. This now allows us to offer better shipping rates. It also allows to improve our already impressive service.

We can ship our products to almost anywhere in the world, making Viper Performance hoses available across the Globe. If you have any special requirements, please get in touch and we would be happy to discuss your needs with you.

To see our full product range that is available for international DHL shipping, please visit our website.

Specially Designed Silicone Blanking Caps

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We at Viper Performance were the first to manufacture silicone caps specially designed for automotive use. These specially designed caps are the perfect solution for metal / hard pipe* solutions you wish to block off. They are ideal for many applications such as blocking off redundant connections, sealing off vacuum connections, carburettors, and intake manifolds etc.

Available in many sizes, with 3 different colour variations, these caps will match all Viper Performance hoses, and most other UK hose brands. To fit, simply push these caps over the connection you wish to block off. They offer ideal protection from dust or debris.

We now offer a bundle pack that allows you to save up to 25! The kit contains 9 caps, one of each size!

We offer two methods of blanking off pipes/hoses:
1 – Billet aluminium Hose Blanking Plug.
2 – Silicone Blanking CAP

*these silicone caps are not reinforced with fabric, therefore are not suitable for blocking off areas under pressure.

For more information on our blanking caps, please visit our website. 

Super Long Leg Elbow Hoses – New sizes coming soon!

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Here at Viper Performance we offer a wide range of silicone elbows with extra long legs. These high quality hoses will not be found anywhere else on the market! The hose is supplied with legs of equal 300x300mm lengths. This means that you are able to easily cut the hose to the size you need, perfect for when unequal lengths are required!

This unique solution takes away the hassle of having to have your hose custom built, which many manufacturers would not do unless you were ordering large amounts. As this hose also takes away the need for needing joiners, they are also a cost effective solution that save you having to buy many individual components. We have a wide range of sizes available for our long leg elbow hose, giving you even more options.

Due to popular demand, we will soon be releasing new sizes in this extremely popular hose – watch this space!

For more information on our Long leg elbow hoses, please visit our website. 

Crimp Style Fittings for 200 Series Hoses

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crimp style fittings Our crimp style fittings are specially suited for NBR (nitrile) braided hoses. These crimp style fittings work with 200 series hoses from most brands. Our hose fitting tool makes them easy to fit. Made from high quality, lightweight aluminium, these fittings are available in classic blue and red colourway, or our new high gloss piano black finish.

All of our fittings are CNC machined to absolute precision, giving an unrivaled level of quality. Our fittings are usually in stock, ready for 24-48hr delivery. The fittings are sold in AN-(dash) sizes from -06 to -12 sizes. We purposefully offer a variety of angles for these crimp style fittings to give you freedom and flexibility with your hose.

There is also a wide variety of other fuel system components available from us here at Viper Performance. Be sure to check out our full product range to see all that we have to offer.

Weld on Bosses – The Perfect Accessory

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Our aluminium weld on bosses are an excellent accessory for any aluminium pipe that you wish to modify. The broad flat seat of our aluminium bosses allow for a clean, tidy and easy weld. Specially designed, CNC machined and with a polished finish, these bosses are of the highest quality.

We offer bosses in number of outer diameters and usually have them in stock, ready for fast delivery. Aluminium bosses are ideal for adding a breather onto a pipe. We have available barbed, male AN threaded and female BSP threaded weld-on bosses to suit a variety of needs and applications. We also also offer a variety of other parts and components, perfect for silicone hoses and aluminium pipes, which you can also buy from our professional and diverse product range.

We have a commitment to quality and manufacture all of our parts to a high standard and exact specification. The Viper Performance logo stands for quality, so when you buy from us, you know you’re getting the best.

 

How Does a Viper Performance Hose Perform?

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There are many hoses on the market, all varying in price and quality. Viper Performance is known in the industry for making the best possible quality hoses. This is due to our choice of materials; build specification and the skills of our hose builders.

Most of our silicone hoses have been pressure tested when designed. This is done to withstand maximum pressures allowed by the material. You can see the technical data on our website. All our hoses are built to SAE J20 R1 specification.

The Viper logo stands for quality and supplies many industries who trust the brand. Our hoses are built using the best raw materials available. All of our hoses have an inner liner for added protection, with 3 to 6 ply’s of reinforcement, depending on the hose diameter. When needed, our hoses can be further reinforced with a wire spiral. All branches and take offs are very well bonded onto the body, and built to last. We always use machine metal inserts and specialist silicone adhesives if required. These are the reasons that F1 teams, the military, marine and rail industry trust Viper Performance.

To find out more watch the video below;