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Old 12-04-2016 | 04:35 PM
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Anyone ever used 4" silicone hose to connect to tailpipes? Much more flexible and easier to install than the stiff rubber boots. Rated @ 500* F and 275 psi burst pressure. I've had issues trying to seal the rubber boots and thought this might be a good alternative. Anyone see any issues?
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Old 12-04-2016 | 05:37 PM
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Used a ton of it. never an issue. Makes life a little easier when you have alignment issues.
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Old 12-04-2016 | 07:16 PM
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It's all I will use even for very short pieces.
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Old 12-04-2016 | 07:43 PM
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I'm glad this was brought up. Currently have no need for it but good to know.
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Old 12-04-2016 | 10:39 PM
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I use hose with wire for anything over a few inches. Don't want to sag over time. Now for elbows just the plain old rubber ones.

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Old 12-05-2016 | 06:57 AM
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Thanks for the replies. Wanted to make sure it wasn't going to be an issue before installing.
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Old 12-05-2016 | 12:13 PM
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I've used it in the past as well, with good results.
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I recently used silicone hump connectors and short pieces of straight to tie the downstream elbows to the y pipe. ( thru prop exhaust). Way easier to work with, reduced stresses on y pipe due to movement and the blue makes the boat appear like 5 mph faster. Bought mine on that large Internet auction site that runs a with easy for pennies as compared to local Goodyear rubber and hose store.
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Old 12-05-2016 | 07:36 PM
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We're all talking about this stuff right?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/272267420294
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Yup
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We're all talking about this stuff right?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/272267420294
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