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Old 10-11-05 | 02:39 PM
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Cheapest place to buy stock Y-pipe couplers in silicone?

Called high-temp-silicone, he said he's out... I guess i need 2 2.75" ID x 3" long couplers and 4 appropriately sized t-clamps?

who's obtained this setup for cheap? Not interested in buying a efini ypipe at this time.
Old 10-11-05 | 02:45 PM
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Try atpturbo.com - they have TONS of cool turbo stuff at good prices.

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Old 10-11-05 | 02:47 PM
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those are the right dimensions though correct?
Old 10-11-05 | 02:53 PM
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I've had good luck with Vertexnow.com

I've used 3"ID It gos on lose but clamps down well..

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Old 10-11-05 | 03:00 PM
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Yep, 2 3/4" will give you the best fit.

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Old 10-11-05 | 03:06 PM
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have people been able to fit t-bolt clamps in on the y-pipe side with the airpump and everything intact? it's a pretty tight fit
Old 10-11-05 | 03:11 PM
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I got a black 4 ply 500 degree coupler from www.hightempsilicone.com . $12 and can withstand the heat.
Old 10-11-05 | 03:11 PM
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You can get a foot of 2.75" silicone hose from www.bakerprecision.com for $26. I use the reinforced orange turbo hose because it's indestructable and lasts forever. It's $37 a foot.

http://www.bakerprecision.com/purosil.htm

http://www.bakerprecision.com/purosil7.htm

One foot will make 4 couplers.

If you prefer hump hose they have that too:

http://www.bakerprecision.com/purosil4.htm

Get some clamps while you're at it. These are not nearly as expensive or bulky as t-clamps and grip just as tightly.

http://www.bakerprecision.com/hoseclmp.htm

Don't bother with expensive clamps on the intake side or I will laugh as I always do. I've seen guys with $50 worth of clamps all in front of the turbo

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Old 10-11-05 | 04:55 PM
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so don't buy t-bolt clamps for the crossover connections? I have a makeshift 3x3" coupler w/ a standard worm clamp right now, won't hold it on very tight... silicone is too hard for these clamps it seems?
Old 10-11-05 | 05:22 PM
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Damon meant that you don't need anything expensive on the intake side; i.e., the intake pipes from the airbox leading to the turbo. Yes, you will need good clamps on any couplers post-turbo. Cheap hose clamps that you buy at the local hardware store will not work, as the worm gear strips out the cuts in the band easily.

I've never tried the hose clamps from Baker Precision, but I imagine they must work well if they have a lifetime warranty.
Old 10-11-05 | 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by BoostFrenzy
I have a makeshift 3x3" coupler w/ a standard worm clamp right now, won't hold it on very tight.
The link I have above is a much better product than a standard worm drive hose clamp. They may look similar but they are very different. Think Yugo vs. BMW

There is no sense in using an expensive clamp in front of the turbo because there is nothing but slight vacuum there.
Old 10-11-05 | 08:46 PM
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I also like hosetechniques.com. They are $10.50 a piece on the website.
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