can radiator hose withstand high heat?

[BlackBeauty]

Hey everyone, I'm trying to collect some parts to custom fab a MAF pipe. To connect the maf pipe to the turbo, I have a piece of 3" ID radiator hose to use as a sleeve. Can this take the heat, or will it have to get out of the kitchen? I know water temps in the motor can get pretty high, so it should be ok. I just want to see if anyone has done this before or if it's ok to do, it would be better to verify rather than melt some rubber on/into the turbo. Thanks in advance.

 

[Nick Micale]

I know of one turbo and engine damaged by a melting plumbing hose used on the compressor inlet. It can get a lot hotter than the radiator.

 

[TR Custom Parts]

I would suggest using nitrile rubber hose. That is what I use for the MAF pipes I sell. You can also use silicone hose but it really isn't necessary.

 

[BlackBeauty]

Thanks for the replies so far. I've heard that it's ok to use, and I've heard that it might not be.