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Has anyone really used PVC pipework?

Old Jun 1, 2007 | 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by c0mpl3x
pvc is pressure rated and pressure rated abs (the black stuff) costs more than aluminum per foot
Are you thinking of the same stuff i'm on about? I'm on about the pvc drain pipe and guttering you get in a diy shop.

I like how you've plumbed it with the writing on the top majorahole.
Old Jun 1, 2007 | 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by c0mpl3x
pvc is pressure rated and pressure rated abs (the black stuff) costs more than aluminum per foot
I remember mine being pretty cheap
Old Jun 1, 2007 | 03:41 PM
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stainless and aluminum pipe kits dont cost too much these days, unless you really are a broke ***
http://store.racing-solutions.org/

hell the pipe kits on ebay are running anywhere from 70-100 bucks

Old Jun 1, 2007 | 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by MAJORAHOLE
I remember mine being pretty cheap
there is dwv and pressure rated pvc, same with abs

dwv = rated for not more than gravity pressure along the length of the pipe.
pvc will blow up if dwv (the paper thin stuff) whereas cellcore will take 30-40 psi before turning into a grenade.
abs is more durable as it's designed to work like pvc only in extreme outside pressure, stress, sunlight, etc.

ill still take pressure rated fittings and pipe before stuff not rated for pressure....
Old Jun 3, 2007 | 06:30 PM
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70-100 bucks
Over here in the uk your looking at atleast double that for ebay crap that doesnt even have all the bits you need which is why I'm thinking of alternatives. For a kit from a retail site, its more like 400 bucks plus shipping.

The guttering pipes (UPVC) from hardware stores are like 8 bucks a metre and are 5mm thick which is why I'm wondering if it'll do the trick. From the intercooler to the inlet manifold it sounds like it should be able to cope fine (running 7psi). But from the turbo where it's pretty hot might be a different matter.
Old Jun 3, 2007 | 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by redfish0
70-100 bucks
Over here in the uk your looking at atleast double that for ebay crap that doesnt even have all the bits you need which is why I'm thinking of alternatives. For a kit from a retail site, its more like 400 bucks plus shipping.

The guttering pipes (UPVC) from hardware stores are like 8 bucks a metre and are 5mm thick which is why I'm wondering if it'll do the trick. From the intercooler to the inlet manifold it sounds like it should be able to cope fine (running 7psi). But from the turbo where it's pretty hot might be a different matter.
100ºf pvc is rated to around 330psi for 2" (60mm i believe in europe)
Old Jun 4, 2007 | 01:08 AM
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It works.

Old Jun 4, 2007 | 09:28 PM
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i've used pvc elbows reliably on a y8 with a .60/.48 that put down 200. Never had any problems
Old Jun 4, 2007 | 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by SinisterCRX
The purple primer is freakin sweet
Old Jun 4, 2007 | 11:14 PM
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I used it 17psi strong

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