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Oct 20, 2006 | 04:07 PM

trod

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Hose keeps blowing off!!

OK here is what I got. I went up on boost from 5.5psi to 12 psi. Now the hose that comes from the FMIC to the pipe before the MAF keeps blowing off. What is the deal ? Are the hoses that come w/the kit not capable for more than 6 or 7psi?

Oct 20, 2006 | 04:17 PM

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I've used two approaches. TIG a bead around the offending tube (the right way), or (I am embarrased to admit) two-part epoxy and weed-eater line (like HUGE fishing line) Both worked and never failed, though the TIG is not as cheap.

Take your pick...

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Oct 20, 2006 | 04:20 PM

trod

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So the supplied hoses are not capable to hold more than 7-8 psi? Tigweld is not a problem.

Oct 20, 2006 | 07:22 PM

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Weld a bead around the pipe and be done with it

Oct 20, 2006 | 09:13 PM

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Likely not...

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So the supplied hoses are not capable to hold more than 7-8 psi? Tigweld is not a problem.

The hose that's the problem. As mentioned, a ridge on the pipe, and good quality t-bar clamps... Forget the regular screw hose clamps, for that application.

Oct 20, 2006 | 09:46 PM

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do you not have a bov or you should get one or get the one you have working properly

most good FI systems have a lip rolled into the ends of all the piping

Oct 20, 2006 | 10:12 PM

Jeff@TotalPerformanceEng

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Originally Posted by trod

It sounds like you have 2 problems

1) You need a larger BOV. If your BOV was not designed for that type of boost then you will still pressurize the intake tube on decel.

2) A simple T-bar clamp will fix MOST of your problem. ALL good F/I systems should only run T-bar clamps. The basic ones are JUNK..

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Oct 21, 2006 | 07:06 AM

2001WS6Vert

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I read on here once that spraying hair spray on the tube helps a lot

Oct 21, 2006 | 08:40 PM

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stevieturbo

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From: Norn Iron

I seen a nice approach to this on an intercooler kit for a Toyota Starlet from a guy in Sri Lanka of all places...

They actually Tig'd a bit of welding rod around the pipe to create a lip ( stainless in this case )