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Old Sep 1, 2007 | 02:06 PM
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Wouldn't this work for a smooth bellow? Is it the right size?

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its not the right size but it would work if it was
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I know it says it can flex...but I think the silicone coupler versus the plastic tabs on the backside of the lid will result in a leaking or damaged lid. The SLP bellows is already bent 20 or so degrees...mine was a little too long and I had to shorten it, but once I did that it fits really well. I don't think it picked up any power...the lid certainly did get a little bit...but I did them both at the same time so who's to say?
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Originally Posted by darkside98
its not the right size but it would work if it was
what's the correct size then? I just figured it would be the same as the Fernco....?

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man my bad for some reason i was thinking it was a 4inch coupler i was off that is the right size i also went out and looked at my fernco and felt like a dumbass
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we all make stupid, moronic, idiotic, ridiculous, mistakes....

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I know it says it can flex...but I think the silicone coupler versus the plastic tabs on the backside of the lid will result in a leaking or damaged lid. The SLP bellows is already bent 20 or so degrees...mine was a little too long and I had to shorten it, but once I did that it fits really well. I don't think it picked up any power...the lid certainly did get a little bit...but I did them both at the same time so who's to say?
the SLP one is like friggin $60 though... I'm seeing this one as a much more cost effective alternative with no downside....
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The stock one gets the job done. I would just save that 60$ or however much for .3 rwhp.
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Originally Posted by orangeapeel
The stock one gets the job done. I would just save that 60$ or however much for .3 rwhp.
the one in the link is $19 shipped... and it looks MUCH better than the stock...
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Just hope it doesnt crack your lid.
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Originally Posted by orangeapeel
Just hope it doesnt crack your lid.
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that's why i'm asking about it... to see if anyone on here has one and had any issues with cracking the lids...
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Originally Posted by orangeapeel
Just hope it doesnt crack your lid.
Myth.

This is not always the case. I have had mine for 2 years WITH A PAINTED LID for about 6 months now with no problems.
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I didn't pay $60 for mine...keep your eye open on ebay.
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Originally Posted by Soul TKR
Wouldn't this work for a smooth bellow? Is it the right size?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/3-0-S...spagenameZWDVW
Bellows are a useless apperance mod IMO... keep the stocker no hp gain... well maybe .03 hp LOL spend the money on something worth a ****.I mean unless u want the NOPI look.
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