Description
The Mishimoto MMHOSE-FRD-5U is a black silicone upper radiator hose purpose-built to replace the factory rubber hose on the 1969-1970 Ford Mustang equipped with a 351C 5.8L, pairing classic-car style with a modern cooling upgrade. Built with five layers of silicone and heat-resistant embedded fibers, it ships with two worm-gear clamps so installation is straightforward, and it carries the Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty.
Rubber radiator hoses harden, crack, and weep coolant as they age, and that degradation only accelerates the older a classic Mustang gets. Mishimoto engineered this Cooling system component from silicone rather than rubber specifically to resist that breakdown, giving the hose improved heat tolerance and pressure tolerance for daily driving or weekend cruising alike. As a Performance-grade, specific-fit silicone hose, it’s designed as a direct, drop-in upgrade rather than a universal fluid cooler hose, so there’s no cutting or trimming required for the applications it covers.
Vehicle Applications
This hose is a specific fit for the 1969-1970 Ford Mustang Base equipped with a 351C 5.8L. The same part number’s coverage also extends across several other classic Ford, Mercury, and Buick platforms: the 1972 Ford Gran Torino (Base and Squire), the 1972 Ford Ranchero (500, GT, and Squire), the 1972 Ford Torino Base, and the 1972 Mercury Montego Base all share this coverage, as does the 1970 Mercury Cougar Base. Coverage further reaches Buick’s early-1960s full-size lineup, including the 1962-1965 Buick Electra Base, 1962-1963 Buick Invicta Base, 1962-1964 Buick LeSabre Base, and 1963-1965 Buick Wildcat Base.
Features
- Direct fit for the 1969-1970 Ford Mustang with a 351C 5.8L
- Constructed from five layers of silicone with heat-resistant embedded fibers
- Improves heat and pressure tolerance over the factory rubber hose
- Includes high-quality worm-gear clamps for ease of installation
- Available in black
- Backed by the Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty
Specifications
- Brand: Mishimoto
- Part Number: MMHOSE-FRD-5U
- Product Type: Cooling
- Hose Material: Silicone
- Hose Color: Black
- Grade Type: Performance
- Universal or Specific Fit: Specific
- Maximum Temperature Rating: 330°F
- Clamps Included: Yes
- Purchase Includes: (1) Silicone Hose, (2) Worm-Gear Clamps, Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty
- Clamp Torque Spec: 22 in-lbs (2.5NM) recommended; operating range 18-27 in-lbs (2-3NM); do not exceed 27 in-lbs (3NM)
Frequently Asked Questions
What vehicles does the Mishimoto MMHOSE-FRD-5U silicone hose fit?
It is a specific fit for the 1969-1970 Ford Mustang with a 351C 5.8L. The same coverage also applies to the 1972 Ford Gran Torino (Base and Squire), 1972 Ford Ranchero (500, GT, and Squire), 1972 Ford Torino Base, 1972 Mercury Montego Base, 1970 Mercury Cougar Base, 1962-1965 Buick Electra Base, 1962-1963 Buick Invicta Base, 1962-1964 Buick LeSabre Base, and 1963-1965 Buick Wildcat Base.
What is the hose made from?
It is constructed from five layers of silicone with heat-resistant embedded fibers, unlike the factory rubber hose it replaces.
What is the maximum temperature rating of this hose?
The hose carries a maximum temperature rating of 330°F.
Does this hose include clamps?
Yes, the kit includes two worm-gear clamps along with the silicone hose.
What color is the hose available in?
This hose is available in black.
What torque should the worm-gear clamps be tightened to?
A torque of 22 in-lbs (2.5NM) is recommended, with an operating range of 18-27 in-lbs (2-3NM); do not exceed the maximum rating of 27 in-lbs (3NM).
âš WARNING (California Proposition 65): This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
