[Supras] IC hoses and clamps

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Why do you know?

-Craig

---- Jeff Mohler <speedtoys.racing at gmail.com> wrote: 
> 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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