When buying a S475 or S480, what size piping ?

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09-05-2017, 09:06 PM

mightyquickz28

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When buying a S475 or S480, what size piping ?

It's getting nearer to winter and I'm contemplating either an S475 or S480 (T6). When I see the pictures, the compressor exit looks HUGE. What size piping goes to that and where did you buy it?
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09-06-2017, 08:18 AM

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i habe an s480, compressor outlet is 3.5" v band, compressor inlet is 5", turbine outlet is 5", and yes these things are huge

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09-06-2017, 09:15 AM

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The 3.5" v-band is about 4.25" OD. On my s475 I ground down the v-band flange to where I would slip a 3.5" silicone coupler over it.

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09-06-2017, 09:19 AM

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S480 and I took a grinder to the outlet flange like above. 3.5 slip fit after that

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09-06-2017, 09:43 AM

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I did the same as well!

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09-07-2017, 06:34 AM

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Power goal? I'd just go 3.5 to 3" coupler as well... No need for larger than 3" charge pipe for most builds. It's hard enough for most to plumb as is.