G2turbo_terror

Besides expensive silicon adapters what are people using for pipe couplers? I'm looking for something that can stretch between different diamiters (ie; 2.5 -3 1/8). People mention using radiator hosing but the auto part stores claim that 2.5 ID hosing doesn't exist.

I have found that belt hosing works very well and is not to expensive but it won't stretch at all. I bought 3' for $50 from Napa auto parts. Thanks guys.

stackz

some people use plumbing connectors from home depot but they'll bulge out really bad at 10psi and pop quite often at 15psi.

i went to the local diesel shop and bought nomex hose by the foot for cheap.

G2turbo_terror

Will nomex stretch between different pipe sizes?

stackz

not really and you dont really want anything that will stretch between pipe sizes either. anything that's elastic enough to stretch a 1/4" or more easy enough to go on the larger pipe will probably balloon up on you under boost and not last that long.

b18bturbo

I use the couplers from ATPturbo.com they are well prices and works great. Let me know if you need some i have alot of extra

DaX

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I bought my silicone couplers from roadraceengineering.com...I actually bought it by the foot...$25/foot is not too bad, compared to pre-cut pieces.

USDM 4G VTEC

Home depot has the great selection and best prices
they even include the clamps

M.A.R.C.

i used 2.5" heavy duty radiator hose from NAPA.. was like $15 for a 1ft stick i think

buda18

well i guess since we're on the subject AGAIN

just to be on the safe side, would it be okay to spread a lil rubber cement on the piping before putting the hose on there? whether it be silicone or radiator hose?

i just dont want something thatll eat the hose or just cause it to act weird...yeah itll probably be a pain to get it off later. any info.. thanks

USDM 4G VTEC

why u wanna use cement??
to avoid boost leaks?
just put them in tight

7808

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so coolant hose will work for boost?

quikB18B

You guys go through so much trouble, when it's so simple. You'd think of all the forunms on honda-tech Fi would have the least tight wads

Like Viren said atpturbo.com has very nice prices on precut connectors

Im running thier connectors along with T bolt clamps and I have never had a pipe blow off.

Thier connectors are only $6 a piece.

M.A.R.C.

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so coolant hose will work for boost?</TD></TR></TABLE>

the HEAVY DUTY ones... like the ones they use on big *** trucks... what the hell else would use a 2.5" radiator hose lol