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Old 06-14-2010, 12:14 AM
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Default Where to buy silicon boost couplers?

I want to replace both boost hoses coming off the intercooler with longer silicon ones.

What size do I need diameter wise and where can I order them?

TIA!
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http://www.lindseyracing.com/LR/Pors...RA-HPHOSE.html

I bought this kit . The hoses are slightly longer on the IC pipes and it seals great.. If you only want loose hoses i recommend ttp://www.siliconeintakes.com/index....1e5dbe7f03c917
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Originally Posted by docwyte
I want to replace both boost hoses coming off the intercooler with longer silicon ones.

What size do I need diameter wise and where can I order them?

TIA!
New stock couplers are great for a stock car -- not sure there is anything better out there. For bigger parts, www.turbohoses.com is good, though not the cheapest out there.
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Found an old post of mine:


I bought mine from www.atpturbo.com on the advise of John at Vitesse. Here's what I bought:

Intercooler to hard pipes ATP-SIL-069 Transition Hose 2.00" to 2.25" $17.50 X 2
Hard pipe to throttle body ATP-SIL-130 Transition Hose 2.00" to 2.75" $17.50
Vitesse J-pipe to MAF ATP-SIL-043 Straight Connector 3.00" $6.50
Vitesse J-pipe to turbo (K27) ATP-SIL-055 Transition Hose 2.75" to 3.00" $17.50
K26/6 would need 2.5" to 3.00"

I used T-bolt clamps on the transition hose at the inlet of the turbo(3"), on the outlet of the turbo (2.5") and on the first boost pipe where it joins the stock black hose coming out of the turbo (2.5").

I did not do a lot of shopping around, John's advise was good enough for me. Service was excellent from ATP Turbo. Here's a pic of the results:
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i bought mine at www.siliconeintakes.com
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www.siliconeintakes.com is also a CO local company...
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Originally Posted by xsboost90
i bought mine at www.siliconeintakes.com
Installed new hoses from them today, quality hoses, very good price and quick shipping
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Thanks guys.
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For those who bought at silicone intakes, what did you use for the bending reducer as the LR one seems to be much longer than what's available at SI?
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Also Home Depot/Lowes has some heavy duty rubber hose couplers 2" to 3" and 3" on my turbo intake side right now.
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I bought my couplers/reducers at cxracing.com They are an "ebay" vender, but the couplers are great quality (4 layer reinforced IIRC) and cheap. I don't know about their t-bolts though if you need those. I've always bought those at my local NAPA.
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I found this place local, really great help as well.

http://www.sporthoses.com/
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There are a million places to get them, but overall www.hosetechniques.com has the most variety. If you can't find a coupler from them you don't need it. They're super friendly over there as well.



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