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Old May 30, 2007 | 02:49 PM
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are the T-Bolt clamps the best for the boost side hoses? Thanks
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Old May 30, 2007 | 03:12 PM
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yes unless you step up to v-band flanges with oring seals $$
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T-bolt clamps are far better than the POS worm clamps. They cost a little more, but are well worth it.

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Old May 30, 2007 | 06:19 PM
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I run TBOLTS on everything and I'm considering putting a vband on my throttle body
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Old May 30, 2007 | 08:52 PM
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Like they said, it goes pretty much like, worm > T-BOLT > Wiggens ($$$)
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Old May 30, 2007 | 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Jake@EPP
Like they said, it goes pretty much like, worm > T-BOLT > Wiggens ($$$)
I am gonna guest you ment worm<t-bolt<wiggens.
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Old May 30, 2007 | 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by ss53mech
I am gonna guest you ment worm<t-bolt<wiggens.
Haha, just realized that , long day of work does that to you.
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Who has the best price on t-bolt clamps in 2.5" and 3" ?

I'm tired of always having to tighten up the worm clamps and the boost piping continually blowing apart...

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I just ordered some T-Bolt clamps from siliconintakes.com Decent prices and super quick send out. Another question. Has anyone put a little RTV on the connectors to help sealing along with the clamps?
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Originally Posted by BadgeZ28
I just ordered some T-Bolt clamps from siliconintakes.com Decent prices and super quick send out. Another question. Has anyone put a little RTV on the connectors to help sealing along with the clamps?
not necessary, but hair spray is a good idea.
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I get my T bolts from the local NAPA, no ordering needed and they usually have them in stock in all the sizes I need.
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Originally Posted by Boostaholic
not necessary, but hair spray is a good idea.
Umm, what is the hair spray for? Is it to make the couplers stick better so they are not so prone to pop off? I just have not heard of this before.
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