WTF? boost does distributor damage...

[corylang@dccnet.com (Cory Langford)]

T-bolt clamps really are worth the cash, over hose clamps.

I have seen a couple set-ups with their own tubing where they simply had
extra long silicone couplers cut and used 2 t-bolts at each end and it is
supposed to be holding 15 psi. Not sure I would trust it tough.

Personally I like the welded bead idea.  If I only had a welder.....

Cory


At 12:34 PM 03/14/2003 -0800, Joe Doty wrote:
>I welded a bead around the ends of each pipe, and then grinded down the
>welds. I borrowed a buddy of mine's bead roller, but it was intended to
>be used with flat sheets rather than piping so I couldn't use it.   This
>setup has held 15+ psi even with regular hose clamps, I think I've had
>one blow off once.
>
>You won't even need a bead all the way around if you opt for the
>expensive t-bolt clamps.  I've heard of people having good luck with
>just a few dots around the ends of the pipes.
>
>Joe Doty
>IT/Development
>joe@lcnetwork.com 
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Neal Tovsen [mailto:nealtovsen@yahoo.com]
>> Sent: Friday, March 14, 2003 12:14 PM
>> To: Cory Langford; VW Autocross List; Scirocco List
>> Subject: Re: WTF? boost does distributor damage...
>> 
>> Speaking of flanged tubes: Any suggestions for putting
>> a flange or bead on cusom boost tubes? I made my
>> tubing myself from 2.25" mandrel bends, and I don't
>> have a tube flanging machine...
>> 
>> Neal
>