[Supras] IC hoses and clamps

[Jeff Mohler]

Screw clamps start to suck at about 28psi.

Ask me why I know...

On 9/26/07, Walker, Brian (Rich. Dist) <Brian.Walker2 at vdot.virginia.gov>
wrote:
>
> 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
>
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