Mark III Build

[Mark IV]

Originally Posted by Morris

Then you don't have much experience with high heat situations and Cobra's....

The whole idea is to help the new kid keep from hurting himself and prevent any Damage to a vehicle before it has a chance to happen.

Many of these vehicles haven't been tested or gone over with a Technical Advisor to help and assist them in what to look for. I must say that SCCA and NASCAR have very through inspections and have experienced it all and will tell you what will work as well as teach you what to look for.... every crash and fire is reviewed to see what was the cause and affect of the incident.

What I am saying is that I am unaware (and I have also talked to a Superformance veteran who has eons more experience than I and he has not seen a fire) and we have not seen a fire on the fresh air vent hose. And that includes some cars with serious track time on them. Now, a hose going to the brake rotor is a different kettle of fish.

Is it better to have a silicone hose that is heat resistant? Sure. Is it required? No. and the Kirkhams seem to agree as does Shelby American as they use a similar (in the case of Hi Tech built Shelby's, identical) hose and no one I am aware of has posted a fire issue.

Everyone is offering "upgrades" and "improvements" to Bill and some he may well want but unless you understand what he want to do with his car and what he is looking for it is just that, well intentioned advice and he is free to accept or reject as he sees fit.