Intake plumbing couplers?

[BigGunZ]

Does anyone make a kit that replaces the factory intake couplers (turbo to IC... IC to manifold etc) that's not made from recycled condoms? After loooking at the factory parts, they appear very spongy and flimsy, and flex quite a bit... especially the one under the intake plumbing. I'm on a mission to eliminate as many sources of turbo lag as possible.

 

[bmoeller]

www.piersdiesel.com



www.mrbobsdistributing.com



These are the first 2 that came to mind.

 

[BigGunZ]

Thanx, I'll check em out. .

 

[JR2]

SPA makes a nice set of Silicone Hoses and has fantastic stainless steel clamps.



www.spatechnique.com

 

[BigGunZ]

Link to SPA?

 

[JR2]

Look back at my post, its there. They don't have them on there site anymore, but I know they still sell em. I got them to make em, look here https://www.turbodieselregister.com/user_gallery/displayalbum.php?&userid=3082&albumid=321 for photos



The kits are not cheap, about $450 if I remember correctly, but that is for all the boost hoses, plus radiator and heater.



JR2

 

[BigGunZ]

Duh. Note to self... open eyes.

 

[RDusch]

Try here, boostcontroller.com good 4 ply silicone, and you can buy in lenth and cut them your self

or order pre made.



Rick

 

[BigGunZ]

Try here, boostcontroller.com good 4 ply silicone, and you can buy in lenth and cut them your self or order pre made. Rick

Exactly what I'm looking for.

 

[JR2]

The stuff you cut to length will work for the heater hoses and such, but when you get to the connections for the intercooler it will be impossible. They are an elbow with a reduction at a funny angle. Heck even the stock ones don't fit well.

 

[RDusch]

i've made all mine on my 04. 5 with straight 3", i just cut off the reduced diameter end where the turbo connects to the intercooler intake tube.



Rick