steel braided covers over hoses

[jcywong]

I see some steel braided covers over the hoses and they looks pretty nice, is that easy to install? anyone can give me some instructions pls.
also i see in the shop that they only come in one size, is that really one size fits all???

[xantxp5x]

i would also be interested in some braided hoses for the engine bay.

[markmurray77]

Covers are an easy install, simple as removing old hose, slipping cover over and replacing hose. There are kits available, none model specific to any car but all fit, generally has one rad hose, lots of vac and some PS size hosing

[L8R]

dude... all i can say was the radiator hose was the hardest. i have the ractive kit crome/red fittings. not as easy as you think. i thought it would be easy but oh boy was i wrong. took me and my friend about an hour to do the radiator hose cause one layer of the hose wasnt enough. putting two on was super hard. the red fittings are made out of metal, which means u cant bend them to tighten. well u can, but itll ruin it. some people like pirana used zip ties to hold the covers on, but until u get the kit, ull understand. good luck -chris

[jcywong]

one more question.
is appearance the sole purpose of those hose?

[L8R]

yup, pretty much dude. haha sorry no 10hp gains :( - chris

[steve_protege]

where can you get these hoses at? How much do they cost?

[derrick1623]

can get them at autozone or pepboys, around 25 bucks