Tom M'Guinn

Has anyone successfully mounted the stock black rubber J-pipe to a big-inlet turbo (2.5 or 3.0 inch inlet)? Temporary sets up are ok. Details on how you did it would be helpful. Pictures would be great. Did you have to cut the stock J-pipe short?

turbo951fan

Yes, you have to cut the stock J-pipe.

Danno

No need to cut up the stock rubber J-boot. Email me for instructions....

Tom M'Guinn

Danno, sent an e-mail. I have that missing part for you too if you send me your address (or want to stop by when in town).

NZ951

If its not too much bigger you can probably put the J boot end in hot water. This 1. expands and softens the rubber 2. provides a natural lubricant to slip it over.

Just a thought.

Crazy Eddie

Sounds like some one is gettin' ready to SMOG
Call me Mr Tom ....
regards
Ed
Ps Danno I will be needing to instructions as well ...:-)

Tom M'Guinn

NZ, have you actually done this? I'm surprised it would stretch at boiling temp, in light of all the heat it must endure under the hood.

Danno

Uh, no it won't stretch that much. Many of the J-boots have very delicate rubber at this point, more like plastic. Won't lend itself to much stretching. Many of them crack just from being removed from the turbo..

NZ951

Tom,

Not tried it, was just thinking out loud from my rubber experience...