$ for intercooler hoses

[dwayne]

What are you guys payin' for the blue ic hoses......especialy the 3" and the 3"x2.5" reducer.

[jmidolo]

Originally Posted by dwayne

What are you guys payin' for the blue ic hoses......especialy the 3" and the 3"x2.5" reducer.

Are you talking just the blue reinforced rubber hoses that were very common on silicon hoses? You'll pay a little more for silicone, but IMO worth it.

[JBenn911]

Check out this site.. They had a group purchase a while back. I replaced all my hoses and clamps with a setup from them...

race part solutions


hth!

[NJTURBO]

Here is where I got mine, picture in sig. Make sure you get good T-Bolt clamps as well.

http://www.turbohoses.com/index.html

[STP]

You guys may know this but, a trick to cutting the hose straight is to lightly tighten a regular worm style hose clamp around the hose...Will give you a straight edge to cut against.

[jmidolo]

I like using a chop saw w/a fine tooth finishing blade

[STP]

Yea I've tried that too. A razor blade and a hose clamp has always given me the cleanest cut...I guess do what works for you best : )

[Bruce]

Originally Posted by STP

You guys may know this but, a trick to cutting the hose straight is to lightly tighten a regular worm style hose clamp around the hose...Will give you a straight edge to cut against.

That's the easiest way I know of, been doing it that way for years.

[EightSecV6]

Originally Posted by STP

You guys may know this but, a trick to cutting the hose straight is to lightly tighten a regular worm style hose clamp around the hose...Will give you a straight edge to cut against.

I have a razor knife attachment I built for my lathe and after you attach the hose to a piece of pipe with a hose clamp, chuck it up, spin it slow and drive the blade in, cuts any length you need, perfectly, everytime.

[STP]

Good idea Bill..Never thought of that. Of course I would need a lathe first..Do they sell those at Harbor Freight? :anbet:

[EightSecV6]

Originally Posted by STP

Good idea Bill..Never thought of that. Of course I would need a lathe first..Do they sell those at Harbor Freight? :anbet:

yeah but I think they are only designed to make table legs..... " class="inlineimg" />

[dwayne]

Thanks for the links fellas...........after checking the prices at those sites, I'm thinking I got took........this vendor charged us 30$ for the 3" x 2.5" and 20$ or 25$ for the 3" couplings and thats on top of the 24$ shipping. The type of hose I'm talking about are light blue with the reddish/orange inner liner. Most vendors sell these same ones with their intercoolers......anybody familiar with these....

[STP]

The price for the transition hose sounds dead on to me...The 3" couplings sound high. Could you have saved any buying it by the stick?

[justabuickv6]

I purchased mine from www.roadraceengineering.com/hoseandclamps.htm

Here is what they look like.

http://community.webshots.com/user/justabuickv6

Click on PS Intercooler

[ajt86]

where are you guys getting longer reducers- i have a PTE front mount, and the 3" long reducers are too short- im gonna need somthing around 5-6"

[Jake]

Originally Posted by dwayne

What are you guys payin' for the blue ic hoses......especialy the 3" and the 3"x2.5" reducer.

Ive got a Turbonetics 2.5/3" that i want to trade for a 2"/3". Its brand new, blue. I bought it from cottons but I need the 2" to 3" one. Id sell it outright too. email me if you might be interested. Jake@coopskw.com

[1FASTV6]

I clamp my hose in a vice and use a sharp razor. Straight cut every time!

[cincyrider]

Originally Posted by dwayne

Thanks for the links fellas...........after checking the prices at those sites, I'm thinking I got took........this vendor charged us 30$ for the 3" x 2.5" and 20$ or 25$ for the 3" couplings and thats on top of the 24$ shipping. The type of hose I'm talking about are light blue with the reddish/orange inner liner. Most vendors sell these same ones with their intercoolers......anybody familiar with these....

Where did you get yours? There are all kinds of specs on silicone hose. The biggest mistake people make when buying silicone hose is overbuying. Meaning they buy connectors etc. that do not fit their needs. Some vendors out there will try and oversell prospective clients with items they don't really need for the applications they are going to be used for. If anyone has questions about what specs they need PM me. I would be glad to help.

[cincyrider]

Originally Posted by dwayne

Thanks for the links fellas...........after checking the prices at those sites, I'm thinking I got took........this vendor charged us 30$ for the 3" x 2.5" and 20$ or 25$ for the 3" couplings and thats on top of the 24$ shipping. The type of hose I'm talking about are light blue with the reddish/orange inner liner. Most vendors sell these same ones with their intercoolers......anybody familiar with these....

Found This: A little cheaper for next time.

3" couplers $8-$12, 3" x 2.5" Transition $21, shipping $8+

www.stylinmotors.com cheapest I could find, anyone else have anything cheaper

[Delerius]

I just placed a $100 order today with www.stylinmotors.com so I will let you know how it turns out. I paid for 2nd day air as well so I am hoping I get my hoses and clamps before the end of the week.