AMS LICP Install problems
Oct 6, 2005, 02:40 PM
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AMS LICP Install problems
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I had bought a AMS LICP but since having it, the U- part of the pipe that goes on the stock hose to IC keeps coming off. The stock one had the two braces but aftermarket doesn't so it is feels more bumps and jerks.Any body having similar issues.
I had bought a AMS LICP but since having it, the U- part of the pipe that goes on the stock hose to IC keeps coming off. The stock one had the two braces but aftermarket doesn't so it is feels more bumps and jerks.Any body having similar issues.
Oct 6, 2005, 02:56 PM
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It dosen't come with T-bolt clamps. If it did, there would be a lot of crushed aluminum piping. If you are sure that the clamps are tight enough try and old school trick and spray some hairspray on end of the pipe before putting the coupler back on. Also make sure the pipe end is clean before you do this, any grease and or oil will cause the coupler to slip off easily.
Oct 6, 2005, 03:07 PM
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funny you mention that, i tried the hair spray yesterday, the pipe snuggled it better this time and i used the bolt clamps as well. so hopefully that should hold it.
Oct 6, 2005, 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Iceman2011
Guys,
I had bought a AMS LICP but since having it, the U- part of the pipe that goes on the stock hose to IC keeps coming off. The stock one had the two braces but aftermarket doesn't so it is feels more bumps and jerks.Any body having similar issues.
I had bought a AMS LICP but since having it, the U- part of the pipe that goes on the stock hose to IC keeps coming off. The stock one had the two braces but aftermarket doesn't so it is feels more bumps and jerks.Any body having similar issues.
AMS kit supplies a set of clamps but to be honest I think the stockers are stronger.
The last tip is to definately use the proper tool to install and tighten the clamps, you must tighten it very very strong.
Send a pm to rraulston(that is his user id) , he installed mine and he has done a few already..
Good luck!!
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Thats the one thing i dont understand with these tuners...they sell the best stuff but then they give you napa radiator clamps...hello
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Originally Posted by warp9
Thats the one thing i dont understand with these tuners...they sell the best stuff but then they give you napa radiator hoses...hello
Oct 9, 2005, 08:16 AM
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Yeah i meant to say clamps..oops. They need to send some real clamps with these kits. Not just AMS but Buschur kits as well.....Let me tell you i bought a IC and it came with the lower pipe and 3 t-bolt clamps for $750 shipped. The core was 12x24x3.5 and fits perfect. I am not giving out free advertising so i wont mention the Co.
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same thing happend to my lower pipe 2 weeks after i put it on, came off at the intercooler, know another evo guy in chi-town it happend to also so it's not unique and I could not have tightened that clamp any tighter, has not happed since I re-tightened but...
it can happen with t-clamps also
it can happen with t-clamps also
Oct 11, 2005, 03:07 PM
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you cant use T-bolt clamps on these alluminum pipes.....well you can but 99% of the public will overtighten them and bend the pipe, its almost impossible to do so with standard worm gear clamps. So long as the clamp is tight you shouldnt have a problem. If you are really having a hard time do what cosmo said or run an additional worm gear clamp I would not run T-bolts for fear of crushing that pipe.
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