Quickly moving from high performance to standard fare, silicone hoses are gaining in popularity among both car enthusiasts and auto mechanics. Because their benefits are becoming widely recognized, as the technology behind performance silicone hoses becomes better and more accessible, silicone tubes and products are becoming more commonplace under the hoods of automobiles everywhere. Because the initial cost of producing silicone hoses has been reduced, more automobile experts are singing the praises of silicone engine components. The benefits of silicone parts include:

• More versatility than traditional hoses. Matching silicone hoses to specific engine set-ups is easy and requires little extra effort on the mechanic's part.
• Lower cost. Silicone parts are generally less expensive than other custom components.
• Easier installation than with pre-bent piping. Multiple visits to the welder or machine shop are often required with pre-bent piping where silicone hoses can be easily adjusted in your own garage.
• Re-usable parts. Many silicone hoses can be interchanged between vehicles and even applications, making silicone hoses and tubes a more eco-friendly choice than either rubber or metal.
• Less overall weight. 
• Thermal efficiency.

Custom silicone hoses can also give a personal, unique look to any engine compartment, bringing that extra touch to your performance or standard automobile.