Mid- Engine Modified Sports

[tauruck]

Thanks John.

[manta22]

Mike;

Those were not the same kind- these are collars that fit over the hose and shrink when heated with a heat gun.

There is a tool for cutting them off or a soldering iron can melt a groove and they'll come off. They are not reusable.

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ

[tauruck]

Cool. I checked them out and you're right. Mine weren't the same.

[Stainless1]

Neil, used them on the liner, have a few on the lakester.  They are installed by multiple OEM cars and trucks.  They work great.  As you said, they are a one time use, removable by cutting off. 

[manta22]

Stainless;

Thanks- that was what I wanted, feedback from a user. I'll try them.

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ

[manta22]

UPS delivered my order of Gates Power Grip hose clamps yesterday and I installed a couple of them to see how they worked. These clamps are easy to install- crush the cardboard form and slip the clamp off, slide it over the tube/hose joint and use a heat gun to shrink it in place.

I'm impressed by how tight these clamps get. One advantage over worm drive or T-bolt clamps is that you won't slice off any skin with these. Nice for tight places where your hands need to work.

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ

[Glen]

But they are a one time use. At Bonneville that could be a problem if removed for some other work. I will stay with a good SS clamp .

[manta22]

True-- I will carry extra t-bolt clamps for use in emergencies.

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ

[manta22]

Today I finished the coolant lines on the right side. They pass by the outside of the fuel tank support and will just fit under the fiberglass side pod. The hard line is 304 SS with both T-bolt clamps and Gates Power Grip shrink collars.

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ

[tauruck]

That's a lot of race car there Neil.

Beautiful work man.
Just awesome detail.

[manta22]

Thanks, Mike. Coming from a fellow who is building an awesome machine himself, it is high praise.

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ

[aa22]

Nice Build!

[Seldom Seen Slim]

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[aa22]

Thanks for the welcome, Ive added my location as you requested.

[Dynoroom]

But they are a one time use. At Bonneville that could be a problem if removed for some other work. I will stay with a good SS clamp .

To add to what Glen said...

The other problem is the SCTA rule book 3.R "All liquid cooling systems utilizing non-braided circulation lines shall have metal clamps at each connection. The use of plastic tubing in a cooling system is not allowed."