Silicone intercooler outlet piping
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Silicone intercooler outlet piping
ScottFW suggested that I investigate using silicone instead of metal for my IC outlet piping, because of IAT heatsoak. He said someone whose name he couldn't recall tried it, but I searched and could not find the thread(s) just now.
So, silicone IC outlet piping .... discuss please. I'm intrigued!
So, silicone IC outlet piping .... discuss please. I'm intrigued!
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Can you get large silicone bends? as opposed to tight like 90 degree couples and whatnot
It seems like it would be worth trying if the price isnt to extravagant. It may also be nice for fitment because of the flexibility of the silicone...
It seems like it would be worth trying if the price isnt to extravagant. It may also be nice for fitment because of the flexibility of the silicone...
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I have the FM silicone pipes. I haven't had much of a chance to try them out other than installing them. I redid my IC pipes myself at first with aluminum pipes and couplers, but my clamp count was overboard and it didn't look as pimp.
I am using this on a CXracing IC and my FM mani/T28 turbo with no problems.
I am using this on a CXracing IC and my FM mani/T28 turbo with no problems.
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Ive been holding off an a DIY intercooler because the hotside piping looks like a real bitch with PS and AC, but if the FM stuff will work with my BEGi manifold and DP then Ill go that route.
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Also using the FM silicone hoses on both sides. It costed more than the DIY setup, but the ease of install and the way they can be adjusted to fit around stuff that won't move is great. And the hoses are thick enough to withstand some crazy psi, so you won't have to deal with them bulging under boost either.
I have a/c, but no power steering, and the hotside pipe was a breeze to install compared to if it had been a metal pipe. The DP doesn't matter, but as long as your compressor outlet is clocked down and slightly toward the engine, it will work fine. FWIW, the BEGi and FM log manifolds use the same dimensions.
I have a/c, but no power steering, and the hotside pipe was a breeze to install compared to if it had been a metal pipe. The DP doesn't matter, but as long as your compressor outlet is clocked down and slightly toward the engine, it will work fine. FWIW, the BEGi and FM log manifolds use the same dimensions.
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Like stated before you have to clock your turbo like FM does in their kits, with my gt2554r it was easy peasy.
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i wanna get this but im not sure it will fit my application i have a homemade stock mani with a flange put on see pic below
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I also think the insulating properties of stainless are not nearly up to what silicone is. My silicone oven mit and stainless frying pan are proof of that.
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I have a/c, but no power steering, and the hotside pipe was a breeze to install compared to if it had been a metal pipe. The DP doesn't matter, but as long as your compressor outlet is clocked down and slightly toward the engine, it will work fine. FWIW, the BEGi and FM log manifolds use the same dimensions.
Thanks.
-Raj