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Old Jul 18, 2003 | 12:44 AM
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I remember seeing some one post up a place to get some knock off smooth bellows cheap I think they were like $10 for the one that looks like the SLP one except it just looked like rubber instead of having a shiney out side? I can't find the post I was wondering if any one knew what thier web address was ETC...? Any help would be appreciated>
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Old Jul 18, 2003 | 10:54 AM
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Old Jul 18, 2003 | 11:19 AM
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just buy a fernco 3" to 3" pipe ate home depot for like 5 dollars. Microwave it for like a little over a minute but not too long or it will melt. Just long enough to soften it up. Put it on with a little pressure and it will go on pretty easily. I did this and I haven't had any problems with it like some people have said. It works out ver well.
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Old Jul 18, 2003 | 11:52 AM
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I didnt nuke mine, but a little KY and she slide right on! No problems.
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Old Jul 18, 2003 | 12:04 PM
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The knock off's of the SLP (like the fernco) are stiff and can break or warp your lid.
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Old Jul 18, 2003 | 01:36 PM
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home depot.....


I had mine on for over a year and a half with just the poly trans mount and no problems....
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Old Jul 18, 2003 | 03:25 PM
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Fernco toilet bowl hose is the cheap way to go and if you want a cheap shifter too you can get a toilet plunger to match. Just kidding :p
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Old Jul 18, 2003 | 04:03 PM
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3" to 3"??? why have I seen guys say "get the 3" to 4"???
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Old Jul 18, 2003 | 04:17 PM
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I got one from this plumbing company online but forgot the url, I got it for about $15 shipped and its not hella hard like those ferncos. I had one of those hard ones and sent that **** back!!!!

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Old Jul 18, 2003 | 05:34 PM
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Fernco works. No lid problems here for over a year.
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Old Jul 18, 2003 | 07:29 PM
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Inspector I think this is the one I posted a while back AirFlow Sys.
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Old Jul 18, 2003 | 07:44 PM
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again, why have I seen people post about get a 3"-3" then others say get a 3"-4"??? I know the TB is bigger, but would a 3"-3" work???
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Old Jul 18, 2003 | 07:52 PM
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Inspector I think this is the one I posted a while back AirFlow Sys.
Thats where I got it.

And the only reason that I can think of people getting
3"- 4" is cause they have a 85mm maf like I do. Thats the size I got but the only problem I have is I dont know how much to cut. Anyone know the how much to cut?
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Old Jul 18, 2003 | 10:00 PM
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If you get the AFS get the 3.5" x 3.5" for the best fit. I ordered the 3.5" x 4" and it was loose on the TB, but it worked after being clamped down. I had to trim mine quite a bit.
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Old Jul 18, 2003 | 10:39 PM
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Default Re: Smooth Bellows cheap? Where to find?

Baker Precision

http://www.bakerprecision.com/silicone.htm

May have to look around but you can find a nice 3 x 3 silicon hose.

I had a Frenco and hated the toilet hose look but each to their own.
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Old Jul 18, 2003 | 10:53 PM
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Thanks that was what I was looking for Air flow systems. I appreciate everyone's input but just so everyone knows I also have the fernco on my car and do not have a problem with the function I just want it to look better and not like a pluming fixture no offence to each their own and it does work well no problems I just wanted it to look a little better. Thanks again everyone!
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Old Jul 19, 2003 | 03:47 AM
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Had the Airflow system piece. It's nearly as stiff as the fernco. We put it on a friends car.. now he can't keep the lid on it. Torque of the motor is is pulling the lid out of it's base.

I suggest going with Baker hose or the more expensive SLP. Or is a $14 part worth tearing up a $150 one?

FWW: Many fast cars out there still running the stocker Mine included
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Old Jul 19, 2003 | 08:01 AM
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Yeah, I tried the smooth bellows from Airflo Sys, and it would NOT fit right. I cut it nice, etc... Maybe with a WS6s raised air box, the angel is worse, because it was a really crappy fit. I am running the stocker now...

Tommy
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Old Jul 19, 2003 | 09:13 AM
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I had no problem trimming mine
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