[Supras] IC hoses and clamps

[Walker, Brian (Rich. Dist)]

I've noticed from some manufacturers that tack a piece of wire with this
intention, that if the wire is too thick or does not create a closed
loop, it allows for an unsealed area between the pipe and coupler. This
may not cause noticeable problems on the compressor inlet (other than
unmetered/unfiltered air) but would certainly cause problems on the
pressurized side. A rolled lip or small bead seems to work well.

T-bolts are best, but I have honestly yet to have a coupler come loose
with screw type and stock clamps. If they are properly sized, I've found
they work well even at 14-15 psi for quite a few years. I do use T-bolts
on the TB/3000 pipe connection, just never upgraded elsewhere.
Brian W

Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2007 12:39:12 -0400 (EDT)
From: berniek at technicaldevelop.com
Subject: Re: [Supras] IC hoses and clamps
To: "Jim Jobe" <jjobe2 at supratech.org>
Cc: "Supras at supras.com" <supras at supras.com>,
	berniek at technicaldevelop.com
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Jim, Joe:

Thanks for the information.  I did intend to braze a piece of perhaps
#12 wire bent in a circle around the tubing ends.  But that is not
possible to do with the turbo.  The T-bolt clamps you mention:  Are they
the ones with the bolt at right angles to the clamp, that draws in both
ends of the clamp strap when tightened?

Take care.

Bernie