Hello all, Frank Badalson here. To clear things up on this Y2 hemi Superbee belonging to Alex Futter.......I had nothing to do with assembly.....they never asked me for advice.....nothing. I only did the engine....thats it. As to aluminum straps on these heater hoses for this application.....It is my research that shows they were NEVER used....I would never have done that and it is unnecessary. Best regards to all Frank