Intercooler hoses

[IronSparks]

It seems I am up for new intercooler hoses and Nissan want to charge me between $175 and 205 each for three hoses. Are there any aftermarket hoses I can get (will silicone hoses be ok?) or am I stuck with the OEM ones?

[threedogs]

I replaced the rear hose on my intercooler, the one that blows off. had no trouble at all, pretty blue too
They are made to tollerate more PSI that a Z30 would push out, I've no problem with. IMO
Also up grade your clamps, I used gates constant pressure, 300% better than OE, All that means is
one less thing to worry about, gotta be a good thing.

[IronSparks]

Just have ordered them from SuperCheap Auto - total cost with freight is roughly $80.

To save anyone else dramas - the part numbers are:

05-1885,
05-1886 and
05-1887

They are made by Gates. Just quote the part numbers and they will arrive within a few days.
Hope this helps others.