[Supras] IC hoses and clamps

[Jeff Mohler]

Cuz my F550SD runs 38psi baby!.

The crap screw clamps that someone put on before I bought itused, wouldnt
hold over 30, even with a nice lip.



On 9/26/07, cthommes at adelphia.net <cthommes at adelphia.net> wrote:
>
> 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
> > > Message-ID:
> > >
> > > <28300.67.132.75.97.1190824752.squirrel at www.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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