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2000vsm 07-08-2003 10:04 AM

IS rubber charge pipes ok?
 
Ok i've got a few rubber briaded charge pipes, wondering if it's ok to use it.. it seems kinda "ify" to use rubber

88crxSi 07-08-2003 10:08 AM

Re:IS rubber charge pipes ok?
 
they will balloon under pressure. you exhaust piping from canadian tire/pep boys/auto zone etc. or get some proper pipes :)

2000vsm 07-08-2003 12:00 PM

Re:IS rubber charge pipes ok?
 
ok i'll just use the rubber for the intake part of the turbo to get air in.. i need a rubber part there..

88crxSi 07-08-2003 01:02 PM

Re:IS rubber charge pipes ok?
 
go for it then ;)

shortyz 07-08-2003 01:30 PM

Re:IS rubber charge pipes ok?
 
radiator hose works. will stand up to like 15psi.

2000vsm 07-08-2003 02:02 PM

Re:IS rubber charge pipes ok?
 
yeah i've seen people use it, but for peace of mind, i rather not.. they might blow or something and i'm not that TIGHT on budget, i can afford $20 metal pipes from muffler shop...

ZChatch 07-08-2003 06:55 PM

Re:IS rubber charge pipes ok?
 
JC Whitney sells alot of nice mandrel bent pipes.Not too exspensive.


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