Custom V-band vendor?
 

I am having one hell of a time trying to find a proper sized 3'' V-Band for my Turbonetics 62-1 set up. I have a turbonetics flange that measures 1/8'' wide on the DP and the weld in flange on my turbo is about 7/32'' wide.

I have ordered 2 clamps and both seem to be two narrow where the "V" comes to a point on the clamp. These clamps look to have about an 1/4'' gap then taper out about 40 degrees. Both are stainless steel ones from ebay, different manufact though.

What I need is a clamp that is 3/8'' at the narrow 'V" width.

My damn turbo weld in flange must be a aftermarket unit, not the original offered by Turbonetics because ALL damn v-band flanges must be 1/8'' width.


If anyone knows a good shop (besides ATP turbo...there clamps are the same) please let me know. Thanks.

Try these guys out

wolferacecraft

They're good at having the right part for the right job

One of the unfortunate problems with V-bands!

I had endless dramas with my vband setup, so when I bought my latest turbo I specified it had to be a 4-bolt application :dunno:

good luck!

NAPA sells vbands of about every size, go get 4 of them around your size range and return the ones that don't fit.

you could take the turbine housing and bring to machine shop, and use lathe to turn flange to a narrow size.
i had same prob with my 62-1 turbo, turbonetics about 5 yrs ago.

I thought that. If I cant find a good clamp this will be my next route.


I will try NAPA tomorrow.

If the napa thing doesnt work out try to give ATPturbo a call, they figured out what I needed after chasing one for 3 months...