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Old Apr 16, 2005 | 09:33 PM
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Where to buy turbo elbows?

OK guys I need a turbo elbo that does more than a 90degree turn. Just as a guess I would say 120degrees. I screwed mine up trying to get more hood clearance and now it keeps popping off. It looks like I didn't leave enough flange to grip.

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Old Apr 16, 2005 | 10:14 PM
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atpturbo.com they have u bends
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Old Apr 17, 2005 | 02:16 AM
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Cast aluminum 90* from Boostcooler.com on Ebay
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Old Apr 17, 2005 | 07:51 AM
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yea i kinda need 1 with more more 90* to work with my setup. i think this one originally came with a t78 setup.
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Old Apr 17, 2005 | 07:52 AM
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atpturbo.com they have u bends
you're thinking i should cut off a portion to get the right angle?
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Old Apr 17, 2005 | 01:08 PM
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If you use a cut up U bend run a bead on it. There are cast pieces that go up to ~120-140*
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Old Apr 17, 2005 | 02:24 PM
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This is what I did with a 90 degree bend from ATP. It came out pretty clean.
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Old Apr 17, 2005 | 11:30 PM
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If you use a cut up U bend run a bead on it. There are cast pieces that go up to ~120-140*
that is what i was looking for, a cast piece with the 120*-ish turn. do you know where to buy them?

also, i guess i didn't think of running a bead on the piece i have. it should keep it in place with a bead.
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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 05:32 AM
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bump. anyone know where to buy the cast elbows?
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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 08:45 AM
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you can always use some hairspray and a good boost clamp to keep it on there
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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 09:10 AM
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hmmmm. not a bad idea. i was thinking of picking up a better clamp anyways.

does the hairspray really work? i could use something with more hold if i got desparate.
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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 04:17 PM
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Forge Motorsport has really nice Samco silicone 90*s, etc. http://www.samcosport.com/raceparts.asp
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Old Apr 20, 2005 | 08:14 AM
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Here you go:

http://www.automotosports.com/diy_tubing.asp
http://www.turboneticsinc.com/...............check "price list", pg. 6 lower left corner of page.
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Old Apr 20, 2005 | 02:48 PM
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thanks, bro.
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Old Apr 20, 2005 | 08:43 PM
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i found the cast pipes in 120* but the biggest they go is 60mm. Would that be ID or OD?
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Old Apr 20, 2005 | 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by AntiVenom7
i think this one originally came with a t78 setup.
Yea if you bought your whole setup from beaver, he originally had a t-78. hope you find somthing that works so you can hurry up and get that damn thing running.

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yes hairspray works real good... spray it on and rub it around so its pretty wet. put clamp on and there ya go.. shouldnt come off easyly anymore
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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 06:01 AM
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thanks for the help guys. i think i have a solution that will work with mine. i am def using the hairspray.

Hell if that doesnt work I will crazy glue the damn thing on
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haha right on
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