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Home Depot couplers

Old Jul 7, 2008 | 06:49 PM
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i replaced one of my 4 ply silicone couplers with a HD special when i was in a pinch once and have still not seen any problems with it. been like 6 months was boosting 17psi
Old Jul 7, 2008 | 06:55 PM
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They work good one low boost. stronger clamps help.
Old Jul 10, 2008 | 12:57 AM
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also adding rubber cement /hairspray or a coat of paint right before putting them together
Old Jul 10, 2008 | 09:32 AM
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Or you could weld a bead around the ends of the pipes for the HMT bead roll effect.
Old Jul 10, 2008 | 09:55 AM
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i dont have a welder so i covered the pipes with "automotive goo" and they have not popped off yet...
Old Jul 10, 2008 | 10:33 PM
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As stated they are in the plumbing section .. I tried them once and blew a hole in one as soon as I hit boost.
Old Jul 11, 2008 | 12:18 AM
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I just go to napa and get a foot of 2.5" ID radiator hose. It's like 13$ a foot but You can get 3 couplers out of it.
Old Jul 12, 2008 | 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by omniscient
I just go to napa and get a foot of 2.5" ID radiator hose. It's like 13$ a foot but You can get 3 couplers out of it.
Fuel filler hose is much thicker and is the same price is I remember correctly.
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