welding v-band to throttle body??
05-09-2011, 07:39 PM
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welding v-band to throttle body?? would it be worth the time to Weld a V-band flange to a stock LS1 throttle body?
im doing a 346 single turbo build for my Nova, as of now im in the parts collecting phase, and, i want to use v-bands everywhere i can just to erradicate any headaches that get caused from silicone couplers, and plus its just a cleaner look and easier to dissasemble.
ive seen them welded to wilson throttle bodies and such, so i beleive it can be done, any pointers?
im doing a 346 single turbo build for my Nova, as of now im in the parts collecting phase, and, i want to use v-bands everywhere i can just to erradicate any headaches that get caused from silicone couplers, and plus its just a cleaner look and easier to dissasemble.
ive seen them welded to wilson throttle bodies and such, so i beleive it can be done, any pointers?
05-09-2011, 08:04 PM
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i run the silicon couplers from frozen boost or fle bay up to 30psi without many issues, i get the occasional blow off but not very often, once or twice a year at the most.
05-10-2011, 04:53 AM
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would it be worth the time to Weld a V-band flange to a stock LS1 throttle body?
im doing a 346 single turbo build for my Nova, as of now im in the parts collecting phase, and, i want to use v-bands everywhere i can just to erradicate any headaches that get caused from silicone couplers, and plus its just a cleaner look and easier to dissasemble.
ive seen them welded to wilson throttle bodies and such, so i beleive it can be done, any pointers?
im doing a 346 single turbo build for my Nova, as of now im in the parts collecting phase, and, i want to use v-bands everywhere i can just to erradicate any headaches that get caused from silicone couplers, and plus its just a cleaner look and easier to dissasemble.
ive seen them welded to wilson throttle bodies and such, so i beleive it can be done, any pointers?
If your engine can move within the chassis, then there must be flexible couplings somewhere or things will break.
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I agree with stevie, but you can still weld on a Vband on the TB, and use a coupler at the intercooler where you have the larger bead to help hold the coupler in place.
When ever I see TBs welded on, they are usually submerged in water up to the throttle blade to help keep the seals cool, and all the sensors are removed.
When ever I see TBs welded on, they are usually submerged in water up to the throttle blade to help keep the seals cool, and all the sensors are removed.
05-10-2011, 06:00 PM
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This is correct. A solid V-band connection will crack the intake eventually because it is solid and cannot move. A "wiggins" style connection is much more better suited.
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So submerge the TB in water and weld it? I was contemplating welding on my FAST 102mm. I hate to use a silicone coupler if I dopn't need to. The FAST TB is rather thick so I don't see any real expansion problems. Onbly problem I see is I need 4" and I wanna say the TB is smaller than that, which means I have to use some sort of reducer, which stinks. Never mind that comment, 102mm is about 4" so that does not make sense.
