Radiator Hose Collapse/Flex

[BigSexyJ]

Noticed that my 2008 Viper flexes when rev'ed high, whether the car is warm or cold. It appears to be an on-going issue with Vipers from what I have been reading... Anyone else having any fixes besides a spring insert? Should I leave it or repair/replace the hose.
Thoughts on the product below?
http://www.snakeoylproducts.com/product.php?productid=17616&cat=282&page=1

Jay

 

[TrackAire]

Even if you go with those hoses, I'd think an internal spring in the lower hose is very cheap insurance. The amount of suction a 600 hp water pump can achieve would not want me to leave anything to chance.

If you're collapsing just revving the motor, have you checked so see if you have an air pocket in your coolant system?

What does Snakeoyl say about it, are these hoses "collapse proof"?

Good luck,
George

 

[redtanrt10]

Not sure if the SnakeOyl hose will cure the problem? Addding a spring to the stock hose was the cure awhile back. My upper collasped on the dyno at DC a couple of years ago.

Here's and old thread discussing the problem.

http://forums.viperclub.org/threads/632447-ACR-Radiator-Hose-Collapse-Video....?highlight=hose