{"product_id":"exoracing-black-silicone-vacuum-hose-4-5-6mm","title":"Exoracing Black Silicone Vacuum Hose 4\/5\/6mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnreinforced silicone extrusion for vacuum and low-pressure signal lines, in 4mm, 5mm or 6mm inside diameter and 1m, 3m or 10m rolls. Black with a white Exoracing logo, with a continuous temperature guideline of -40°C to +240°C. It is for signal work only and is not compatible with fuel or oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from high-temperature silicone (VMQ) as an unreinforced extrusion, with a 70 Shore hardness and a flexible, kink-resistant construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose 4mm, 5mm or 6mm inside diameter; these measure approximately 10mm, 11mm and 12mm outside diameter, with a wall thickness of roughly 2-3mm depending on the size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking pressure runs from 0.3MPa \/ 43.5PSI to 0.9MPa \/ 130.5PSI, with a continuous temperature guideline of -40°C to +240°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntended for vacuum and low-pressure signal duties: boost reference lines, MAP sensor feeds, fuel pressure regulator references, blow-off or recirculation valve signals, wastegate signals and gauge lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe manufacturer says it stays flexible in the engine bay and resists ozone and UV better than standard rubber, replacing old, hard, brittle or split rubber vacuum hose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCheck before you order\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot suitable for petrol, diesel or oil contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot suitable for brake booster lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot a replacement for reinforced charge, coolant or high-pressure hoses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications from Exoracing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"spec-table-wrap\" style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Hose ID \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Approx. OD \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Typical Use \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~10mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall vacuum, boost reference, MAP sensor or gauge signal lines where the barb matches.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~11mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon middle size for many engine bay signal lines and replacement vacuum hose routes.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~12mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarger vacuum or low-pressure signal lines where the fitting\/barb needs a 6mm ID hose.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"spec-table-wrap\" style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Length \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Best For \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall repairs, replacing one short line, or keeping a spare hose in the toolbox.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMost engine bay refresh jobs involve several vacuum or signal lines being replaced.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorkshop use, full bay rerouting, multiple cars, or keeping stock for future maintenance.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"spec-table-wrap\" style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Specification \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Details \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-temperature silicone (VMQ), unreinforced extrusion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack with white Exoracing logo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInner Diameters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4mm, 5mm, 6mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoll Lengths\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1m, 3m, 10m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNominal Wall Thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~2-3mm, varies by ID\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. 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