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Old 03-02-2006, 08:17 AM
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Default DO NOT BUY CHEAP SILICONE 90's

Hey guy's, I know there have been a couple of threads that asked about cheap silicone and I had provided links to some cheap Ebay silicone found here. http://search.ebay.com/search/search...+90&category0=

FYI THis stuff sucks!!! After about 5 months of 10psi, the "High Grade Silicone Reinforced Elbow" just tore. Save yourself time and money and get the good stuff from a sponcor or other reputable companies.

Hope this helps save some of the DIY guy's a few bucks.

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rut roh, I have one of these elbows. I havent boosted up yet though.

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Thanks for the heads up!
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No matter what you always get what you pay for.
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Thanks for the heads up...As the saying says "price reflects quality" and I've found this to be true several times...
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cheap and good dont mix
Old 03-02-2006, 11:00 AM
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meh mine are holding 800hp without issue, guess time will tell
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I couldnt get them at HighTemp Silicone......all my other connections are through them. Great company to deal with.
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That reminds me they owe me a order.......I do liek their product, I also like turbohoses.com stuff allthough its a bit expensive.
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I have run into cheap junk stuff myself. I have recently started using high grade 4 ply silicone couplers, which I am going to start selling. Bob



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