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Old 04-14-04, 10:55 AM
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Originally posted by DamonB
You're making the assumption that thin= not as strong. Baaaaaaaad This stuff will handle whatever amount of boost you wish to run.

The silicone itself is just the "skin", the carcass inside that is what makes it tough. Same as a tire: The carcass inside the tire carries all the loads, the rubber just makes it airtight and provides traction.
The Samco Sport couplers have several layers of the "carcass structure". That's what makes them thick, not the silicone skin
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Damon is correct. When we make couplers for high boost applications, we add another layer of nomex fabric. The fabric is what contains the part. We make wall thicknesses from .170" to .225" depending on the application.

Those t-bolts are expensive at $3.75/ea
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Originally posted by High Temp Silicone
Those t-bolts are expensive at $3.75/ea
Don't say that? I just ordered 12, 3.5-inch, and 2, 3-inch clamps to replace all my cheezy worm-gear type clamps from ACE hardward LOL




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