**New Intercooler hose over stock? Suggestions plzz **
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**New Intercooler hose over stock? Suggestions plzz **
Is it necessary to relace your intercooler hoses? Fact, aftermarket hoses like SAMCO's are stronger and they prevent unnesscary hose expansion. So should i replace them asap? or after certain miles? Suggestions any1?
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Under stock turbo boost levels, no you don't need to upgrade. The only threat is of the clamps popping off and separating the boost hoses from the couplers.
I have spiked to 30+ on the stock turbo and never have expanded the hose to the point of breaking them.
I have spiked to 30+ on the stock turbo and never have expanded the hose to the point of breaking them.
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The biggest problem reported by most is blown off intercooler piping as a function of the relatively weak factory worm drive hose clamps. The flex hosing can expand under boost and is not particularly aesthetically pleasing to most. Samco hosing with T-bolt clamps would alleviate all but the aesthetics issue really and would be perfectly functional, but for the expense in that setup you may as well get shorter route hard intercooler piping. We have two options, one for a mini battery kit or trunk relocation and the other for the stock battery. If I can help answer any questions feel free to ask!
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