Silicone elbow between IC and Turbo
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Silicone elbow between IC and Turbo
I have a greddy FMIC and I'm lookign to conenct it to a 62-1 that has a 2.5" outlet. The greddy couplers have an ID of 2.75". I need to connect the IC pipe to the compressor outlet via a 90o silicone coupler. I've foudn them for a good price in 2.5", I'm wondering how well this will work on the slightly oversized IC piping.
I have yet to find a 2.5" to 2.75" 90o silicone elbow.
Also please don't recommend welding on an aluminum elbow as I've chosen not to do this for resale reasons.
Thanks for your help/opinions,
- Cody
I have yet to find a 2.5" to 2.75" 90o silicone elbow.
Also please don't recommend welding on an aluminum elbow as I've chosen not to do this for resale reasons.
Thanks for your help/opinions,
- Cody
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I can't recall seeing an elbow of any size with different diameters at each end, all I've ever seen are short straight hoses. Is there not room to use an elbow and a reducer?
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^ Well lookie there!
http://www.turboxs.com/shop1.php?what_category=31
...but there's no 2.5 to 2.75
http://www.turboxs.com/shop1.php?what_category=31
...but there's no 2.5 to 2.75
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Originally Posted by DamonB
^ Well lookie there!
http://www.turboxs.com/shop1.php?what_category=31
...but there's no 2.5 to 2.75
http://www.turboxs.com/shop1.php?what_category=31
...but there's no 2.5 to 2.75
honestly i would give them a call, that site is still under devolpement and i woudlent be suprised if they had one in the warehouse.
cant hurt...
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yeah, same with e-bay. I've foudn 4 ply ones on ebay for $26 shipped. constant 2.5" ID kept throughout the elbow
basic question i guess is will the 2.5" stretch over the 2.75 easily enough?
basic question i guess is will the 2.5" stretch over the 2.75 easily enough?
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Originally Posted by 4CN Air
yeah, same with e-bay. I've foudn 4 ply ones on ebay for $26 shipped. constant 2.5" ID kept throughout the elbow
basic question i guess is will the 2.5" stretch over the 2.75 easily enough?
basic question i guess is will the 2.5" stretch over the 2.75 easily enough?
they should have fiber layed in with the silicone, that will break before it stretches.
good luck tho.
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even just that little bit? i know they are reinforced but it only needs to stretch 1/4"
I guess I'll just give it a try. I figured someone would knwo from experience, how is everyoen else plumbing single turbos?
I guess I'll just give it a try. I figured someone would knwo from experience, how is everyoen else plumbing single turbos?
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Originally Posted by 4CN Air
even just that little bit? i know they are reinforced but it only needs to stretch 1/4"
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hmm, what my solutions then? I could get a small section of 2.5" aluminum pipe, weld it to the end of the 2.75 and then bead the end.
Problems are:
I don't have a pipe beader, section of 2.5" pipe, or an aluminum welding setup
. Anyone happen to have a small piece lying around
Problems are:
I don't have a pipe beader, section of 2.5" pipe, or an aluminum welding setup
. Anyone happen to have a small piece lying around
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I don't know if they make that, but here's some additional options...
http://www.atpturbo.com/Merchant2/me..._Code=SIL-90EL
http://www.atpturbo.com/Merchant2/me..._Code=SIL-90EL
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Originally Posted by HDP
Yes, exactly.
EDIT: but use a 2.5" to 2.75" reducer.
EDIT: but use a 2.5" to 2.75" reducer.
http://www.extremepsi.com/store/cust...cat=341&page=2
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http://www.atpturbo.com/Merchant2/me..._Code=SIL-90EL
2.5" to 3". ATP turbo has tons of neat stuff - VERY handy to have bookmarked if you have a single turbo!
Also - http://www.injen.com/hose.html
Injen has a 2.5" to 2.75" elbow. I've seen their elbows in person, and they're VERY nice.
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2.5" to 3". ATP turbo has tons of neat stuff - VERY handy to have bookmarked if you have a single turbo!
Also - http://www.injen.com/hose.html
Injen has a 2.5" to 2.75" elbow. I've seen their elbows in person, and they're VERY nice.
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Originally Posted by CantGoStraight
So your looking for rubber ???
This sucks, i just bought the two seperate pieces from eBay. Now I find exactly what I need, DAMMIT!
Where were you guys 2 hours ago.
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