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Old Apr 8, 2018 | 09:16 PM
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I stumbled across this last night and I'm seriously thinking about installing one on a D2.



I'd install it on the straight section of 1.25 coolant hose that runs thru the upper shroud. Then without a shadow of a doubt I could keep an eye out for bubbles, debris, and it would look pretty darn cool to boot. The unit I'm looking at is around 60.00 for a viewing area of 4 inches. I might be able to get it cheaper if I look around.
 

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Old Apr 8, 2018 | 10:02 PM
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This is a super neat idea! What's it made out of? Keep us up to date. As much as I like having a 100% plastic free cooling system, I might would consider something like that.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2018 | 10:06 PM
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Very cool. Maybe clear silicone would be better?
 
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Old Apr 8, 2018 | 10:09 PM
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Trying to think of reasons not to do this and the only one I can come up with is that the clear tube won’t hold enough pressure and would fail. That doesn’t mean I don’t want to try it
 
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Old Apr 8, 2018 | 10:19 PM
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I did some poking around on Mcmaster and couldn't find any plastic or regular tubing rated for over 180F

For example, acrylic: https://www.mcmaster.com/#clear-plastic-pipe/=1cbxzmr

Tubing: https://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-p...ubing/=1cbxy2a
 
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Old Apr 8, 2018 | 10:34 PM
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Get in touch with the guys that make these glass tubes at Killerglass. Those parts are not crazy expensive, and they also make custom sizes.

> Quick View Race Tubes Killerglass, Race tubes. illuminated radiator hoses, glass hoses [race tube] - $75.00 : Killerglass, Hi Performance Glass

Or some other Inspection Glass at McMasterCarr > https://www.mcmaster.com/#glass-tubing/=1cby8ac

Or even Clear PVC, at $21.75 for a 5 foot stick we could have a group buy
> https://www.pvcfittingsonline.com/1-...pe-pl-012.html

IDK know the specs, but this place has some interesting bits
> Plexiglass Acrylic Tube Clear and Colored Extruded Acrylic Tubing Piping Cylinder

HOW DID THIS GET STARTED????????
 

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Old Apr 9, 2018 | 09:16 AM
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Engine optics.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2018 | 10:19 AM
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Yes the one I'm looking at is made out of NASA grade Pyrex Glass. Supposed to withstand 350F, and you can even use normal hose clamps with it. I'm going to go ahead pick one up.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2018 | 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Best4x4
Yes the one I'm looking at is made out of NASA grade Pyrex Glass. Supposed to withstand 350F, and you can even use normal hose clamps with it. I'm going to go ahead pick one up.
can't wait for the pictures!
 
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Old Apr 9, 2018 | 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Best4x4
Yes the one I'm looking at is made out of NASA grade Pyrex Glass. Supposed to withstand 350F, and you can even use normal hose clamps with it. I'm going to go ahead pick one up.
You're going to put the LED in it too aren't you?
 
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