Wastegate tubing size
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Weird Cat Man
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Wastegate tubing size
Is 1/4 inch outside diameter copper tubing big enough to run as a wastegate line or should I use 3/8 inch outside diameter?
Thanks,
Brian
Thanks,
Brian
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TiAL recommends 6mm ID, so the 1/4" should be enough as long as the wall isn't too thick. How do you attach copper tubing to the fittings at either end?
#3
Weird Cat Man
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I was just doing it with some short bits of silicone hose as a joint... kinda like how you put an intercooler together with intercooler pipes and silicone couplers.
Brian
Brian
#5
Weird Cat Man
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I was thinking of using comp fittings, but they make it even a little smaller because of the little insert thing... and I don't have a flaring tool so...
Brian
Brian
#6
With a compression fitting it grabs the outside not the inside so the ID is still the same.
The whole reason to go with a metal tube is not allow it to melt or pop off. You decided on going with the metal tube might as well take the extra step in reliability and get the compression fittings.
The whole reason to go with a metal tube is not allow it to melt or pop off. You decided on going with the metal tube might as well take the extra step in reliability and get the compression fittings.
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They have them that grab the outside of the tube and seal that way. Just used that style the other day making some tubing at work. You can probably find them at mcmaster.com for dirt cheep.
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