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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 08:27 PM
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I bought mine from Forcedinductions.com

Theres little clips towards the end but how do you clamp them together?
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 08:31 PM
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I used metal wire... Looped around the clips then twisted together until it got super tight.
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 08:32 PM
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thanks =)
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 09:56 PM
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I use some carb throttle springs.
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 11:49 PM
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Carb throttle springs.....
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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 12:05 AM
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those metal zip ties look titty licious if you happen to have them laying around!
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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 07:47 AM
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What's wrong with a little bubble gum and chicken wire

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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 08:37 AM
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I used Moroso Stainless saftey wire on mine.
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I've always used .032" safety wire too
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Old Jul 19, 2008 | 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by ninetres
those metal zip ties look titty licious if you happen to have them laying around!
I concur
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