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Old Jun 26, 2018 | 07:11 PM
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this is probably not normal
This is the cross over pipe from the Holley turbo LS kit. Little bummed out this thing hasn’t lasted more than 4 months of the engine running. Trying to hunt down down tuning issues/ possible electrical issues and discovered this. That hole is about the size of a nickel. Could be the source of the lag I was having with my turbo.
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Old Jun 27, 2018 | 01:40 AM
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Flex pipe will almost never work for any boost. The only reason I say "almost" is because there may be some type I am unaware of.
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Old Jun 27, 2018 | 06:46 AM
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If the engine/manifolds is supporting the weight of the turbo, a flex is a bad idea. If this is a crossover between driver side and passenger side, there is no reason to add a flex.
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Old Jun 27, 2018 | 08:19 AM
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I have never had any luck with that style bellows... I had a 50 dollar vibrant one that started cracking after dyno tune.... cut it off and put a straight piece in....
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Old Jun 27, 2018 | 04:37 PM
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that was my thought as well.. but this part of the hooker turbo manifold setup. They are sending me a replacement... we shall see how long it’ll last.
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Old Jun 27, 2018 | 08:38 PM
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I've had this style flex in my huronspeed kit for 3 years its held up fine so far...

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damn looks like something came out of there
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Old Jun 28, 2018 | 12:49 AM
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^^yea i thought the same thing!
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vibrant bellows failure... seems like it got hot then split
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