Quick Specs
| Brand | Flexfab |
| Series | 5501 |
| Type | Hose |
| Body Size | 3-3/4" |
| Length | 3 ft |
| Color | Green |
Performance & Construction
| Construction | Silicone hose w/ 4-ply polyester reinforcement |
| Inside Diameter | 3.75" (95 mm) |
| Outside Diameter | 4.14" (105 mm) |
| Actual Burst Pressure | 175 PSI |
| Working Pressure | ~58 PSI (1/3 of burst) |
| Temperature Range | -65F to +350F |
| Wall Thickness | .170"/.220" |
| Standards | SAE J20 R1 Class A; TMC RP303B Class I Grade II |
| Origin | Made in USA |
Product Details
Product Details
The Flexfab 5501-375 is a silicone hose w/ 4-ply polyester reinforcement hose engineered for demanding engine environments. It resists hardening, cracking, cold leaks, aging, and many chemicals, making it a durable, long-lasting solution for diesel, automotive, marine, agricultural, and industrial cooling systems. The recommended Flexfab clamp for this size is shown in the chart below.
Why this hose
- Silicone hose w/ 4-ply polyester reinforcement — durable construction engineered for demanding cooling-system service.
- -65F to +350F range — stays flexible in cold and handles under-hood heat without hardening or cracking.
- Resists hardening, cracking, cold leaks, aging, and many chemicals — long service life where ordinary rubber fails.
- Meets SAE J20 R1 Class A; TMC RP303B Class I Grade II — engineered to recognized heavy-duty hose standards.
Frequently asked questions
What clamp does it take?
Use the Flexfab 2582‑0060 or 2584‑0462 clamp, sized to this hose’s outside diameter. Two clamps per connection is standard practice.
Flexfab 5581 & 5501 Series — Complete Size & Clamp Chart
Every size in the series. The 5581 (blue) and 5501 (green) hoses are the same construction in different colors. Click a part number to open that product. The clamp column shows the Flexfab clamp(s) that fit each hose OD.
| Green 5501 |
Blue 5581 |
ID (in) |
ID (mm) |
OD (in) |
OD (mm) |
Actual Burst |
SAE | TMC | Weight (lb/ft) |
Matching Clamp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5501‑050 5501‑050X12 |
5581‑050 5581‑050X12 |
0.50" | 13 | 0.89" | 23 | 600 PSI | 425.0 | 125 | 0.2 | 2582‑0008 |
|
5501‑062 5501‑062X12 |
5581‑062 5581‑062X12 |
0.63" | 16 | 1.02" | 26 | 585 PSI | 425.0 | 125 | 0.24 | 2582‑0010 |
|
5501‑075 5501‑075X12 |
5581‑075 5581‑075X12 |
0.75" | 19 | 1.14" | 29 | 575 PSI | 325.0 | 125 | 0.29 | 2582‑0012 |
|
5501‑087 5501‑087X12 |
5581‑087 5581‑087X12 |
0.88" | 22 | 1.27" | 32 | 560 PSI | 300.0 | 125 | 0.34 | 2582‑0016 |
|
5501‑100 5501‑100X12 |
5581‑100 5581‑100X12 |
1.00" | 25 | 1.39" | 35 | 550 PSI | 300.0 | 125 | 0.39 | 2582‑0016 or 2584‑0175 |
| 5501‑112 |
5581‑112 5581‑112X12 |
1.13" | 29 | 1.52" | 39 | 525 PSI | 300.0 | 125 | 0.44 | 2582‑0020 or 2584‑0175 |
|
5501‑125 5501‑125X12 |
5581‑125 5581‑125X12 |
1.25" | 32 | 1.64" | 42 | 500 PSI | 275.0 | 125 | 0.49 | 2582‑0020 or 2584‑0212 |
| 5501‑138 |
5581‑138 5581‑138X12 |
1.38" | 35 | 1.77" | 45 | 475 PSI | 250.0 | 125 | 0.54 | 2582‑0024 or 2584‑0212 |
|
5501‑150 5501‑150X12 |
5581‑150 5581‑150X12 |
1.50" | 38 | 1.89" | 48 | 450 PSI | 250.0 | 125 | 0.59 | 2582‑0024 or 2584‑0212 |
| 5501‑162 |
5581‑162 5581‑162X12 |
1.63" | 41 | 2.02" | 51 | 425 PSI | 225.0 | 125 | 0.63 | 2582‑0028 or 2584‑0262 |
|
5501‑175 5501‑175X12 |
5581‑175 5581‑175X12 |
1.75" | 44 | 2.14" | 54 | 400 PSI | 225.0 | 125 | 0.68 | 2582‑0028 or 2584‑0262 |
| 5501‑187 |
5581‑187 5581‑187X12 |
1.88" | 48 | 2.27" | 58 | 400 PSI | 200.0 | 100 | 0.73 | 2582‑0032 or 2584‑0262 |
|
5501‑200 5501‑200X12 |
5581‑200 5581‑200X12 |
2.00" | 51 | 2.39" | 61 | 400 PSI | 200.0 | 100 | 0.78 | 2582‑0032 or 2584‑0262 |
| 5501‑212 |
5581‑212 5581‑212X12 |
2.13" | 54 | 2.52" | 64 | 375 PSI | 175.0 | 100 | 0.83 | 2582‑0036 or 2584‑0312 |
|
5501‑225 5501‑225X12 |
5581‑225 5581‑225X12 |
2.25" | 57 | 2.64" | 67 | 350 PSI | 175.0 | 100 | 0.88 | 2582‑0036 or 2584‑0312 |
| 5501‑238 |
5581‑238 5581‑238X12 |
2.38" | 60 | 2.77" | 70 | 325 PSI | 150.0 | 100 | 0.93 | 2582‑0040 or 2584‑0312 |
|
5501‑250 5501‑250X12 |
5581‑250 5581‑250X12 |
2.50" | 64 | 2.89" | 73 | 300 PSI | 150.0 | 100 | 0.98 | 2582‑0040 or 2584‑0312 |
| 5501‑262 |
5581‑262 5581‑262X12 |
2.63" | 67 | 3.02" | 77 | 285 PSI | 125.0 | 100 | 1.02 | 2582‑0044 or 2584‑0362 |
|
5501‑275 5501‑275X12 |
5581‑275 5581‑275X12 |
2.75" | 70 | 3.14" | 80 | 275 PSI | 125.0 | 100 | 1.07 | 2582‑0044 or 2584‑0362 |
| 5501‑287 |
5581‑287 5581‑287X12 |
2.88" | 73 | 3.27" | 83 | 250 PSI | 100.0 | 100 | 1.12 | 2582‑0048 or 2584‑0362 |
|
5501‑300 5501‑300X12 |
5581‑300 5581‑300X12 |
3.00" | 76 | 3.39" | 86 | 250 PSI | 100.0 | 100 | 1.17 | 2582‑0048 or 2584‑0362 |
| 5501‑325 |
5581‑325 5581‑325X12 |
3.25" | 83 | 3.64" | 92 | 225 PSI | 75.0 | 100 | 1.27 | 2582‑0052 or 2584‑0412 |
|
5501‑350 5501‑350X12 |
5581‑350 5581‑350X12 |
3.50" | 89 | 3.89" | 99 | 200 PSI | 75.0 | 100 | 1.37 | 2582‑0056 or 2584‑0412 |
| 5501‑375 |
5581‑375 5581‑375X12 |
3.75" | 95 | 4.14" | 105 | 175 PSI | 50.0 | 100 | 1.46 | 2582‑0060 or 2584‑0462 |
|
5501‑400 5501‑400X12 |
5581‑400 5581‑400X12 |
4.00" | 102 | 4.39" | 112 | 150 PSI | 50.0 | 100 | 1.56 | 2582‑0064 or 2584‑0462 |
| 5501‑450 |
5581‑450 5581‑450X12 |
4.50" | 114 | 4.89" | 124 | 150 PSI | — | — | 1.76 | 2582‑0072 or 2584‑0512 |
| 5501‑500 |
5581‑500 5581‑500X12 |
5.00" | 127 | 5.39" | 137 | 125 PSI | — | — | 1.95 | 2584‑0562 |
| 5501‑550 |
5581‑550 5581‑550X12 |
5.50" | 140 | 5.89" | 150 | 100 PSI | — | — | 2.16 | 2584‑0612 |
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