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Franknstein 04-06-2005 07:45 AM

PVC boost pipes
 
what's the take on this? will it last for a couple months for testing purposes? think the little elbows and the special glue will hold about 15psi?

90accordIHI 04-06-2005 09:54 AM

Re: PVC boost pipes
 
it should last, people have done it before

koreanwilcox 04-06-2005 10:21 AM

Re: PVC boost pipes
 

Originally Posted by 90boostdaccord
it should last, people have done it before

I've seen it before as well... I wonder why more people don't? Do they crack over time? Or melt?

I mean, if they work, then why not? They are cheap, easy to work with, and light weight...

90accordIHI 04-06-2005 10:52 AM

Re: PVC boost pipes
 
alot of people have hooked them directly up to the outlet on the compressor

personally, if i was to do it, i'd use a radiator hose from the outlet, then clamp it to the pvc and go from there

bumblezc 04-06-2005 12:15 PM

Re: PVC boost pipes
 
I've done it, Works fine, but I do suggest running a steel or aluminum pipe anywhere near the turbo. I use 1 4" peice on the oulet and it deformed by the end of the season. The rest was all behind the bumper and I worked fine. Try to find the nice large radius bends instead of the tight 90deg. They will flow MUCH better.

jhmcrx 04-06-2005 04:21 PM

Re: PVC boost pipes
 
god, that ---- ------- blows ::) you got to find some strong ass glue or jb weld it for 15psi!, mine blew off ever 5 mins at 6psi

hackish 04-06-2005 07:28 PM

Re: PVC boost pipes
 
Most people do not do it because it looks like ass. How long it lasts is often a function of the turbo you're running. I usually go and spank every turbo setup I do for at least a few minutes and I've found that even the home depot rubber connectors will melt if on the turbo outlet.

-Michael

nonvtec 04-06-2005 07:53 PM

Re: PVC boost pipes
 
I had charge pipes duct taped together for a while :-X Held 10 psi all day long O0

bumblezc 04-06-2005 09:09 PM

Re: PVC boost pipes
 
I should say not PVC but the Black ABS piping. Just use the proper contact cement that is intended for it and it will out last any hose clamp and coupler.

Doesn't look like ass either. It's all black, paint chips don't matter on your flat black steel pipes and it won't corrode for YEARS!

bermanator 04-06-2005 11:21 PM

Re: PVC boost pipes
 
Or you can just use soft piping from Home Depot or Lowe's, with hose clamps.



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