When you guys are making your turbo kits, and are joining pipes, like your IC to your IC piping, or your IC piping to your TB, where do you get the rubber couplings that you use?

I've searched on McMaster-Carr, but didn't find anything that was the right size (I'm reducing a 3" to a 2.5", which shouldn't be a big deal, I can just get a 3" coupling, and clamp the 2.5" side down tighter..)

So, what are your sources? Are there any places on the net that sell it?

 

thermalflex makes soem good ones as well as samco hose products

 

You can get cheap rubber couplers from home depot. They are used on thick galvanized sewer piping. You will probably need a 2 1/2" to 2" coupler for your 3" to 2 1/2" connection. They run large because the galvanized pipe is extremely thick compared with thinwall pipe used for your intake.

BTW: They come with two hose clamps and cost like three dollars. They are not rated for very high heat ranges or high pressures, so use at your own risk. Should work alright though.


[Modified by mos, 1:25 PM 1/23/2003]

 

you can also get some automotive grade stuff from http://www.hosenow.com...

they have all types including 3 to 2.5 reducers...

 

turbonetics also has some good ones

 

i want to get a nitrile 2.25" 90 degree elbow..!!!

damn.............. i have no where i can order it online !!

 

Yes...I keep telling you, make a phone call and it will stop your pain!!! There are plenty of places that have, make the call!!!

 

I went to a local Hose shop and use 2 1/2 reinforced radiator hose with some good claps. it ran me about 7-8 dollars a foot. If you have a local hose or hydraulic shop in your area, they should carry some silicone hoses as well(more money).

 

I just checked Turbonetics, and they have what you're looking for, for $17.00 that is..

 

silicon lasts longer and doesn't corrode like rubber. you can find them here http://www.bakerprecision.com

 

hehe i know i know...

i want the Nitrile Connector, but only turbonetics has it..

thermalflex and innovativeturbo only have silicone...

Nitrile is cheaper !

 

errrr....the silicone is so much nicer. Call Dynamic auto sports 949-457-1234...they are a turbonetics dealer. Maybe they can order and send it out for you?

 

http://www.turbohoses.com