flaring intercooler pipes help
04-05-2010, 11:07 AM
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flaring intercooler pipes help
Is there a tool that does this that I could buy (I asked around and nobody had a good answer)? My other options are a bfh or bring them to an exhaust shop and have them put a lip on each one for me.
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04-05-2010, 11:20 AM
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Something like this? http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...0070921x00003a
Similar can be found at any auto parts store.
Similar can be found at any auto parts store.
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04-05-2010, 11:25 AM
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2 options I've always been fond of:
1. Use JB weld. Its cheap, it works. Just be sure to prep the pipe properly.
2. DIY beader
1. Use JB weld. Its cheap, it works. Just be sure to prep the pipe properly.
2. DIY beader
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04-05-2010, 12:01 PM
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it's 2.5" aluminum, I really like the homebrew beader...perhaps I will make one. When I inquired about tools similar to the one at sears at napa, advanced auto, and others they came up with nil.
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04-05-2010, 01:33 PM
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The link for the sears tool is a pipe expander not a bead roller. I don't think that'll work on aluminum, it'll probably tear.
This is a cheap version of the proper tool:
- Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices
Although I bought it and took it back because it flexes to much to leave a clean bead. The plier trick may work better.
This is a cheap version of the proper tool:
- Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices
Although I bought it and took it back because it flexes to much to leave a clean bead. The plier trick may work better.
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04-05-2010, 01:45 PM
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04-05-2010, 03:04 PM
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I don't know if you are looking for strictly a bead or a flare. But the last time I did it, I just used an adjustable wrench and tightened it over the edge of the pipe and bend it out a bit at a time until you have a satisfactory flare all the way around. It's not terribly pretty, but effective.
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04-05-2010, 03:27 PM
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I don't know if you are looking for strictly a bead or a flare. But the last time I did it, I just used an adjustable wrench and tightened it over the edge of the pipe and bend it out a bit at a time until you have a satisfactory flare all the way around. It's not terribly pretty, but effective.
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04-05-2010, 03:40 PM
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The best tool for the job
Bead Form Tools by Kramer Metal Fab, Inc. 1-800-919-3676
Dam expensive however. I found a shop that has one and rent the use of it very resonably. Makes perfect beads so you never have to worry about hoses popping off again.
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Bead Form Tools by Kramer Metal Fab, Inc. 1-800-919-3676
Dam expensive however. I found a shop that has one and rent the use of it very resonably. Makes perfect beads so you never have to worry about hoses popping off again.
Bob
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04-08-2010, 02:28 PM
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DIY beader worked like a champ but only on the thin stuff. Thick aluminum scoffed at my feable attempt to put a lip on it. I am going to give it the fury of my vice when I get home...see how those pipes like that!
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