procharger ducting q's?
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Is there any advantages to getting rid of couplings when it comes to ducting? Is it worth trying to get some custom welded longer sections of pipe so I dont have so many couplings? Less leaks? Smoother air flow? Look cleaner? Also can anyone reccomend a place to get mandrel bent 3" tubing? Is there any difference between aluminized steel? Mild steel? Stainless?
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I agree, plus the alum will not get rust scale inside of it and is a lot lighter than steel. Make sure the ends are bead rolled to keep the hose/silicone from blowing off. You can buy a manual bead roller although they are expensive. T bolt clamps work much better than band clamps for securing the plumbing. Bob
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so there doesnt seem to be much concern about # of couplings? I was curious if anyone had found a noticable difference by getting rid of couplings and welding different pipe sections together?
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The only way I see the added couplings causing a problem would be if they were either leaking or causing a restriction in some way. Good quality four and five ply silicone and t-bolt clamps are not cheap, so you could potentially save some money by welding the system together. This could also eliminate the possibility of future leaks. Bob
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