beaded ends on the pressure pipe? How Important?
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beaded ends on the pressure pipe? How Important?
Im coming close to finishing my project and people are saying to get all my pipes beaded. but the problem is, a) there is no one in my area that can do this and b) I don't have the money to buy the tool to do this myself!
So I am asking if I am only going to run a MAX 9 pounds boost and all clamps will be high grade T-bolt clamps, Do I REALLY need to think about beaded pipe ends right now.
I understand when you get into the 10+ area, this is needed. But for I have, Can it still work, or should I just sit on my project and wait to get the tool to do this?
Please people, I am only days away(seriously) from starting up my Jeep with the turbo in!
So I am asking if I am only going to run a MAX 9 pounds boost and all clamps will be high grade T-bolt clamps, Do I REALLY need to think about beaded pipe ends right now.
I understand when you get into the 10+ area, this is needed. But for I have, Can it still work, or should I just sit on my project and wait to get the tool to do this?
Please people, I am only days away(seriously) from starting up my Jeep with the turbo in!
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Re: beaded ends on the pressure pipe? How Important?
You will probably be fine with just the T-bolts.
A couple other things you can try before beading the ends is hair spray, it really helps stick the coupler to the pipe and prevent it from popping off. You can make also small tack welds around the edge of the pipe which acts the same way as having them rolled.
A couple other things you can try before beading the ends is hair spray, it really helps stick the coupler to the pipe and prevent it from popping off. You can make also small tack welds around the edge of the pipe which acts the same way as having them rolled.
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Re: beaded ends on the pressure pipe? How Important?
thanks for that info about hairspray.
AS for tack welding, the material is thin wall aluminum. and my welder is not set up for aluminum, and I have NEVER welded on aluminum before. BTW I do have alot of leftover scrap aluminum I can practice on?!
Any other great Ideas. But I believe his suggestions are on the the MONEY!
thanks
And if any one wants to take a gander of my project, here is the link. Its on Pirate4x4:
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=658004
I know you all hate links. But its a real PITA to keep a thread going. And I assure you, this is NO KIT. ALL custom FABBED by ME!!
thanks again for the help
AS for tack welding, the material is thin wall aluminum. and my welder is not set up for aluminum, and I have NEVER welded on aluminum before. BTW I do have alot of leftover scrap aluminum I can practice on?!
Any other great Ideas. But I believe his suggestions are on the the MONEY!
thanks
And if any one wants to take a gander of my project, here is the link. Its on Pirate4x4:
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=658004
I know you all hate links. But its a real PITA to keep a thread going. And I assure you, this is NO KIT. ALL custom FABBED by ME!!
thanks again for the help
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Re: beaded ends on the pressure pipe? How Important?
I would go ahead and get the ends beaded. My first turbo set-up I just used hose clamps and t-clamps. Anything over 15psi , I was blowing charge pipes. I blew a pipe at the LAST IDRC event in Palmdale. I was pissed and told myself never again. Everything gets beaded!
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Re: beaded ends on the pressure pipe? How Important?
thanks everyone for these great ideas. One Idea I was thinking was prepping the surface with 80 grit paper, then applying epoxy around the ends.
I could always try the coat hanger idea.
But I will look for someone with a bead tool in my area. Maybe I will get lucky. we will see
Genn4acclude: can you be more specific on your technique. vice grips are cheep for my budget. Im interested
I could always try the coat hanger idea.
But I will look for someone with a bead tool in my area. Maybe I will get lucky. we will see
Genn4acclude: can you be more specific on your technique. vice grips are cheep for my budget. Im interested