dwmcqueen Posted June 7, 2012 Report Share Posted June 7, 2012 So I just finally got around to installing a CAI on my 2002 2.5, thinking about a Phenolic Spacers, but first want to make sure everything else is in tip-top shape. I realize the 2.5 isn't as crazy with regards t vaccum hoses as the 2.3 - worth it to get silicon or will just run of the mill do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazda-fla Posted June 7, 2012 Report Share Posted June 7, 2012 So I just finally got around to installing a CAI on my 2002 2.5, thinking about a Phenolic Spacers, but first want to make sure everything else is in tip-top shape. I realize the 2.5 isn't as crazy with regards t vaccum hoses as the 2.3 - worth it to get silicon or will just run of the mill do? Everyone is going to have a different opinion on that question. But I personally prefer the look and feel of the stock rubber type hoses. I also recently changed some broken hoses on my 2.3, and actually replaced them with Mazda OE hoses, because they had some aggressive pre-bends in them that would be difficult to duplicate with a role of off the shelf hose. It was so nice to have the pre-bent hoses route correctly and easily and snake around the engine the way it is suppose to. But that's just my personal opinion. The only problem is the OE hoses are expensive, I paid about ten bucks each for the couple hoses I bought. Could have bought a 20 foot roll of off the shelf hose for that. I see that's what they are even doing over at my local Mazda dealer, using vacuum hose in a large roll. I think it is a weird inner diameter size, something like 4mm. The standard off the shelf stuff at the local autoparts store is kind of a tight fit, and with the 2.3 you can wind up snapping off the plastic nipples and stuff. Then you get to replace a hundred dollar plus part on the 2.3, because you got hose that was not the perfect size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
///BHRpowered Posted June 9, 2012 Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 Yes, go with the silicone, the price isn't much different but they'll last much longer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latinopikachu Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 what is the right size for the 2,3 BHR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
///BHRpowered Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 er, have to double check but I believe its the 4mm? have to double check on that with whoever did them all, steve or frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwmcqueen Posted June 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 What about the 2.5? I realized we aren't as fun, but still deserve some attention! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
///BHRpowered Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 Not sure about size, not sure about how much is required. But its never a bad idea given age and the fact its likely driven outside of climate controlled areas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankzao Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 2.3 is 4mm......need 25-27 feet to do all the lines....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
///BHRpowered Posted June 16, 2012 Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 Buy 30ft, the factory tubes have elbows so you need just a bit more to make a few turns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latinopikachu Posted June 27, 2012 Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 http://www.amazon.com/SAMCO-Sport-Vacuum-T...mm+green+vacuum so then would this be ok? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
///BHRpowered Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 Indeed, it should Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankzao Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 crap that's expensive! you'd need $75 worth for the Milly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
///BHRpowered Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 holy batballs. I just looked and thats 24 dollars for 10ft??? Hell no I got that same brand in the same color from some site they had listed online for maybe 30 dollars for 30 ft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latinopikachu Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 well whoopsies then... i bought it a couple months ago. most of it is green but i havent had the time to finish the rest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
///BHRpowered Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 If it lasts its worth it, but still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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