Intercooler coupler
 

Looks like my coupler that came with the J.B. kit dry rotted. Any temporary fixes? all import stores are closed.

They may sound weird but you can get good quality hose couplers at Home Depot.

Really? good stuff

The coupler i need is where it attaches to the turbo so it gets pretty hot.

Just head down the plumbing isle,I'm sure you will find something that will fit your needs.

I've never seen a high quality coupler at Home Depot. I've seen couplers that will explode, melt or collapse in an automotive application.

I would just do a temp fix and get some quality silicone when you are able.

those guys do get pretty pilable when constantly heated, but will work as a temp fix. what size coupler do you need? can it be temporarily fixed? Any hardware stores open? Try silicone tape.

What about going to Autozone/Pep Boys/Checkers and asking if they have any 2'' (or whatever size the connector is) radiator hose and using that? I see plenty people using radiator hose.

Yeah I've been using 2" rad hose from crapzone for years on multiple apps... IIRC I posted the crapzone #'s somewhere...

You could also try going to Diesel Truck Parts Store. They should carry some hi-temp hoses for a temp fix. :dancegay:

I've got 7k miles on radiator hose couplers. Ok so far.

Probably will go to some silicone couplers one day, if I'm ever feeling motivated, but would be doing it only to look less ghetto

Thank you for the responses and help guys. I'll be making a trip to the local autozone store.

o'reillys has diesel truck parts in the back. They sell silicon hose by the foot. Have fun

*update*
my ghetto rubber hose couplers are still fine. one of the "nice" couplers that came with the greddy kit just developed a crack.

I have J**'s intercooler setup and the only couplers I have replaced have been the stock greddy couplers (due to the heat of turbo, I think). The ugly rubber hose couplers are still on my car and still operating correctly.

GReddy couplers are crap.

+1. Have a good source for couplers?

The couplers I received from WOT are nice.

What size do you need?

Right now I only need one coupler to go between the greddy/mitsu turbo and the intake tube. Whatever size that is.

Sometime in the future, I plan on redoing my fmic system, and I'll get real couplers and t clamps, but that's not gonna be for a while.

If it fits, I have a 2.5" you can have. It's blue though.. :riaa:

http://www.siliconhoses.com/index.as...=&cat=&loc=com

If you see something you want let me know, I'm sort of the US sales manager for the company...

Is blue the only color your company carries???

We also have red and black.

Went to website, where are the prices?

Just click on a picture...

I will stick with my ugly looking black rubber hoses for now. I can't justify spending that type of money at this time.

Word. I don't really want to be on this board as any sort of representative of the company, not only will it prevent me from being an obnoxious asshole when needed but it will also make me feel like a complete loser if I check the baord at home.

Someone has pm'd me directly asking about a discount for the board members so I figure I will offer you guys 15% off. Unless I don't like you, then you can piss off.

Will your silicone hoses deform under pressure?:bigtu:

The burst pressure varies on the size of the hose but if i remember correctly its something on the order of 300 psi. The company that makes the stuff is based out of the UK and its in the wee hours of the morning over there right now or I'd get the tech guy on AIM to double check...

Yeah, it was a bit of a joke because of the hard time some folks were giving Flyin' Miata for using pre-formed silicone tubing for the entire charge air tract on their new turbo kits.

I was in the "those-silicone-hoses-have-very-high-burst-pressures-and-they're-not-gonna-deform-under-pressure" camp ;)

Ever seen an OEM Volvo set up? Those hoses are more squishy then my old ladies tits after she lost 30 lbs...

As a matter of fact, about 1/3 of my intake tract is made up of Volvo pieces. I only used the aluminum pieces and a couple of the stronger couplers, though I do remember a few pieces being woefully squishy.

And you'll be happy to know I never once thought of your wife throughout the entire ordeal.

IIRC... yeah, I should have specified Volvo S40/S70..The I/C to the TB is very thin and squishy-- but @ 2/1/2" it's perfect size for some DIY stuff..

The earlier ones have a lot metal piping (850/940/740/240).
Saab has some pretty squishy piping as well...

So is the Axon back?
I just noticed it in your sig...

Yeah, my piping was from a 940...as was my turbo. The Axon's never left...my car :)

It's on the back-burner at the moment, but 2G™ is also currently working (when time permits) on a ignition computer. Will be modular so that you just add the fuel computer and EBC later and they talk to each other. Should be interesting.