Archer Fabrications
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I’m not sure when everyone decided every DSM should be a budget build
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I’m not sure when everyone decided every DSM should be a budget build
My issue with all of them is they you’re rigidly connecting the engine to something mounted to the frame (intercooler).
If you have a race car with solid mounts (including subframe bushings) it’s fine. Anything else and you can have issues.
For what it’s worth this happened to a guy... and that doesnt happen with “metal couplers/clamps”You must be logged in to view this image or video.
I'm looking for 45-55psi. This isn't a normal street build. It's about bling as well as function. Motor is solid mounted in the front, it ain't moving.I sent back my alpha locks after seeing them not really be able to seal on another DSM, guy still had to add a coupler to get it to work right. (could have been user error). All i know is that your welding needs to be spot on, and your motor can not move much at all.
I decided not to deal with the headache and just use couplers. I'm not going for 40+ psi, anything under that its just for show.
They do look awesome tho...
LPS fab
vibrant
wiggins. etc
How the f*** did you get a worm clamp to hold 45 psi? I can barely get the one on my BLT to hold 20psi. I really need to order a t-bolt to replace it.I’ve seen them break, and I haven’t blown a coupler and worm clamp at 45psi.
http://www.breezehoseclamps.com/breeze/constant-torque/
heavy duty, constant tension worm clamp. held 50psi so far. also held a nitrous backfire that blew a coupler into shreds.
alphaloc look sweet and have had good reviews. lots of documented vibrant issues. wouldn't trust the cheap ebay at all
Ive blown boost leak testers off pte turbos with a lip’d inlet. Used worm clamps. The problem is you can’t tighten them as mich as a T bolt cause they usually break for me with a larger amount of tension, where with t bolt I can rachet it to hellIf your pipes fit properly and have beads there is no reason an autozone worm clamp won’t hold all the boost with a good coupler. Most people blowing couplers have crap fitment and old oily couplers.