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Old 11-19-2003, 08:01 PM
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I was just curious if securing the hose with small clamps, zip ties, etc is necessary for higher boost. I'll be running 1 bar max, but do you high boost guys clamp them down because of the high pressure? Or is it not needed? Been wanting to know thanks.

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Old 11-19-2003, 08:09 PM
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Default Re: Is securing vacuum hose necessary? (5thgencivic)

I use zip ties on most of my vacuum lines such as BOV, FPR and 3BAR Map. Everything else such as wastegate and brake vac. I use clamps. Seems to be working fine for me.
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Default Re: Is securing vacuum hose necessary? (5thgencivic)

You don't have to clamp them. The only one I would recommend clamping down is the vacuum line to and from the wastegate. You don't want that line to blow off while' you're boosting 14 lbs
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Default Re: Is securing vacuum hose necessary? (Dr. Boost)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Dr. Boost &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> You don't want that line to blow off while' you're boosting 14 lbs </TD></TR></TABLE>

Exactly, hehe. Ok, thanks guys. I'll probably clamp the wastegate line and zip tie the rest of the stuff just to be on the safe side. one less thing to worry about
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Default Re: Is securing vacuum hose necessary? (5thgencivic)

yup at least zip-tie them all. A guy near me blew off his WG actuator line and then blew his motor....
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Default Re: Is securing vacuum hose necessary? (Dr. Boost)

clamps AND zip ties are your friend.
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Default Re: Is securing vacuum hose necessary? (5thgencivic)

I've had a friend blow off a vacuum line that the GReddy pressure sensor referenced off of after only hitting 3psi. I say use clamps where possible and ziptie at the very minimum on lines that will see positive pressure.
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