1G 2g MAF to Intake Pipe

[SoonerTalon]

I purchased a 2G MAF and Ingen intake pipe, I have the oval coupler for the connection but I was wondering if there is a better option for camping them together than traditional clamps as I have read that they can destroy the silicone.

 

[98talonblack]

I have 2 regular clamps on mine it hasnt causes a rip yet.

 

[NHerron]

Lined Clamps

https://www.google.com/search?q=wor...YBA&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1280&bih=685#imgdii=_

On smaller hoses I use color appropriate electrical tape (black is tacky, cmon) as a 'wear surface'

 

[turbo98eclipse]

I dont see how it can rip if you put it on once and leave it. Its not going to be moving back and forth. Itll leave an indentation, thats about it.

 

[NHerron]

What he means is that normal worm clamps can leave a 'cheese grater' effect, usually only with repetitive use though.

 

[962ndgen]

Yeah they make better hose clamps, that wont leave little holes in your silicone. But they are much more expensive "not unaffordable" and they wont eat up your piping everytime you go to take it off and put it back on..

 

[SoonerTalon]

Yeah sorry, should have made it clearer. I was thinking of the cheese grater effect.

Nherron, thank you for the links, just ordered some of the solid worm clamps!

 

[NHerron]

While you're at it, you could get some nice spring clamps for the pressure side!

IDEAL® Flex-Gear HD® Clamps 41 Series

That's what's on semis' and semis' use the premo silicone couplers so these clamps are very nice to use. Plus the 41 series has a 3/8" head which is slightly smaller than 10mm so your 10mm wrench/socket that you SHOULD HAVE AT ALL TIMES (as a DSMer') will work for the couplers too. Instead of the lonely 5/16" that isn't nearly as common.

 

[SoonerTalon]

Will these flex into an oblong position? Again this is for 2G MAF to Intake pipe which has an oval shape.

 

[91talon91]

The flat clamps will keep em from ripping.

 

[NHerron]

Will these flex into an oblong position? Again this is for 2G MAF to Intake pipe which has an oval shape.

Oh, no I meant to use those latter clamps after the turbo, hence pressure side.