Eric
Silicone hoses simply replace the rubber hoses.  Where I think the description may be confusing is that depending on what year you have or if you replaced the long pipes from front to rear.  

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> On Mar 14, 2020, at 6:26 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> So, are these the return hoses only?  You still use Stainless or plastic for the pipes from engine to radiator?
> 
> Eric 
> 
> 
>> On Mar 14, 2020, at 6:02 PM, Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>> 
>> I have Van Cafe silicone coolant hose set installed when rebuilding the
>> engine... recommended by my mechanic. I don't think it's specific for
>> Stainless Steel pipe. According to my mechanic (not me) silicone hoses are
>> less prone to dried out, or become brittle with age and heat, las longer...
>> I was sold to it but didn't use long enough (only 5K miles since rebuild)
>> to give a long term opinion.
>> 
>> dan