Can the hose connecting the intercooler to the metal inlet duct be repaced? I was told the pipe comes with the hose on it and the item is on back order.

 

there are aftermarket ones available that wont blow or are not on backorder.
www.bd-power.com has some. but they are not cheap.

 

How much boost can that 200mph duct tape hold in?

 

wow you weren't joking $225 for the set. $50 back order part isn't sounding as bad.

 

Well the dealer called back and found just the hose I need for $150 bucks. That BD stuff isnt looking so bad now.

 

the bd stuff holds something crazy like 100psi. and that price is for all the hoses, not just 1 that you need at this moment.

 

Replace all of them. If one is getting weak they are all doing so, they are the same age. Install with cheap hair spray to help get them on and helps to seal them up. The new spring loaded clamps will go a long way to keeping them on for a long time too.

 

I double clamp my hoses. That way they stay on. I've blown off the hoses so many times. The intercooler you need to weld a bead around the inlet/outlet tubes. The double clamp seems to work to the 80psi area. I bought the PDR kit. The clamps are way better than stock and hoses are twice the thickness as stock.

 

DB is on back order also, they mite have them in stock in 2 weeks. I left a message with www.piersdiesel.com, they have some cheep ones for 65 each, hopefully in stock. I wouldnt have to spend the money on new clamps if I can reuse the old ones right?

 

Are there any good ways to jerry rig a torn boot before i get my new part?

 

you could take the old one to an autoparts store and find a coolant hose that is the same diameter and hack a piece out of it the same length you need. keep the boost down, it should hold for a few weeks.

 

Largest diameter hose car quest has is 3in. If thats not big enough I'm going to wrap a half roll of duct tape around it.

 

Go to your local farm store or big truck shop and match it up with boost hose from them. Clean the pipe and the inside of the hose with rubbing alcohol and then soak it with hairspray as you are assembling it. I have yet to blow a stock hose by doing this.

 

hi
what about one of those rubber sleve / boot things you get at builder supply store to connect pvc pipes together , they even come with clamps ?

how much psi will they hold ?

just an idea !

 

half a roll of Gorilla tape is working so far untill my part comes in =P