EFR6258 v-band clamp

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11-23-2014, 07:58 PM

timk

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EFR6258 v-band clamp

Hey there,

What v-band clamps are you guys using on the EFR6258?

I tried this kit but the clamp sits awkwardly because of the wastegate outlet. It seems to be too wide to sit properly.

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11-24-2014, 01:23 AM

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I use the clamp made specifically for the Borg Warner EFR. I believe other non-EFR clamps may have fitment issues, as it seems you have discovered.

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11-24-2014, 02:03 AM

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Thanks Martin, the Aussie suppliers of this turbo don't seem to have one listed hence why it wasn't obvious not all v-band clamps are equal.

This one year, at band clamp...

11-24-2014, 02:24 AM

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We use/sell a non-BW clamp/flange that is of significantly higher quality than the clamp Borg offers for the turbo.

11-24-2014, 09:46 PM

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^ Wish I had known that when I stripped the threads on my first Borg Warner clamp! Now I know what to get when my current one breaks.

11-24-2014, 09:49 PM

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My clamp is from Treadstone. Is that the BW clamp or the nicer one?

12-04-2014, 01:29 AM

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I managed to get one locally (Australia) from GCG. It's the same brand as the one supplied on the compressor side of the EFR, and it fits perfectly.

12-04-2014, 08:31 AM

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My clamp and exhaust side flange is treadstone as well. But I guess I suck at getting it lined up or something since it seems to leak like a sieve based on the carbon on the flanges, yes they are flat.