I put SS Chrome on the top and bottom hose using the rubber connectors. Purchased the SS clamps seperate and threw out the ones that came with the kit. They were junk.
The top hose fit with the chrome sleeve over the rubber coupler and clamps.
However, I could not fit the Chrome sleeves on any of the other rubber connectors as they were to big. I have a large Griffin Radiator and the inlet/outlets are big.
I suggest if you are going to use the SS flex hose, shop around. I got the entire kit for something like $85.00.
I drilled a 1/16" hole in the top of the thermostat and looped the heater hose circuit.
Added: 1 can water pump lube, 2 gallons
antifreeze, 1 stick of seal lube and 1 can red line wetter. Filled the rest with water.
I pressure tested the system to 18 PSI.
Looks good and works great.
I use WD40 to wipe things down.
Hope this is what you are looking for.
