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BlinD 06-30-2003 08:12 AM
Alternative to Couplings/Reducers
 
Ok got a slight problem. Shooting to be boosted by this weekend. Been to every home improvement store in the area, and every performance/turbo shop. No one carries anything in 2.5". I need 2 - 2.5" and 2.5 - 2.5" reducers/couplings. Anythingelse I could use/rig? Also what side is the TB 2" im assuming?

turbowagonman 06-30-2003 08:38 AM
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go the to the auto parts store, and get exhaust pipe reducers.

BlinD 06-30-2003 10:14 AM
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What material are they?

shortyz 06-30-2003 12:34 PM
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use the ABS ones from home depot. there good for 200f

turbowagonman 06-30-2003 04:23 PM
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the exhaust ones are aluminized metal.

BlinD 06-30-2003 04:56 PM
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If I use the exhaust reducers what should I use for a coupler (to reduce chance of leak etc.) No one carries 2.5 around here :(

I like pizza 07-01-2003 03:50 AM
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weld tha beeatch

BlinD 07-01-2003 10:24 AM
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No one I know welds. :( No access to a welder either. So =\

ShadowRex 07-02-2003 11:59 PM
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the majic word radiator hose...... i remeber somthing back in the 70's used large hoses..

MR_DR_PEP 07-03-2003 12:56 AM
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weird your hardware stores don't have them.. sometimes they sell out and re-stock.

..and heck yeah, radiator hoses are my savior in the turbo world.

shortyz 07-03-2003 02:27 AM
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are we talking exhaust or ------- intercooler pipe? ???

Todd 07-03-2003 09:28 AM
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I think he means charge pipe.. Lowes has nice rubber couplers.. And pvc pipe always works very well for it. Joseph has had his on for a couple years now and it looks just like when we put it on the car.

XDEep 07-03-2003 11:15 PM
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i was thinking fiberglass since i dont want 5 reducers for my turbo intake. make it tapered like an iceman.

kErO-916 07-04-2003 05:35 AM
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goto napa and ask for their fuel distro hose it comes in 2" I.D and 2.5" I.D. it works better then any other coupling ive used ;D

disguy409 07-04-2003 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by BlinD
Ok got a slight problem. Shooting to be boosted by this weekend. Been to every home improvement store in the area, and every performance/turbo shop. No one carries anything in 2.5". I need 2 - 2.5" and 2.5 - 2.5" reducers/couplings. Anythingelse I could use/rig? Also what side is the TB 2" im assuming?
go to home depot or lowes and get the couplings. Their couplings are measured for inner diameter so if you have 2.5" piping, get the 2" couplings. you might have to streth it a lil bit but it will fit. I used the 2"-1.5" reducer from lowes for my turbo to charge pipe which is 2"- 2.5". It fits and works great

91AccordLX 07-04-2003 03:10 PM
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http://www.phase2motortrend.com/turhossillin.html

Cheapest silicone couplers I've seen on the net.
And they have reducers too.


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