It was very straight forward to do. I am so replaced the stock hoses with Mishimoto silicone ones.
The car let out 1.6 gallons on coolant, and took in 2.5 gal (weird).
I am in the process of also upgrading the "black" filler / expansion tank to a mishimoto alum. counterpart and getting bubbles out.
Overall the car seems to run cooler 185-190F normal driving. I did see 205F after driving hard, but I think I still have air in the system.
I am very pleased with it, and it look great !