Intercooler weld psi

[syrushcw]

Well I'm def going to get a gt42r. Ive read if your going to run a lot of boost you should weld the intercooler piping together for you are not constantly blowing it apart. At what psi level would you recommend welding piping together? IDK if it matters but I'm looking at the sbr full 2g intercooler kit.

 

[tbonitz301]

I dont see how it would work. The engine is going to flex, and your intercooler is stationery. Quality silicone couplers are tested to 40+psi.

 

[Rob10_99]

Hump connectors and better engine mounts should do well together.
Get some good beads on the pipes and you will be fine, with quality Tbolt clamps for sure.
There's always the boost coupler, forget who makes it. As well as some very nice solid 'vband' type that is really expensive.

 

[syrushcw]

As well as some very nice solid 'vband' type that is really expensive.

That sounds sexy vband intercooler pipes

 

[turbosax2]

Adel Wiggins clamps FTMFW.

Adel Wiggins -40 (2.5") Aluminum Full Tube Connector. Ferrules Not Included. - Evo8.com
Adel Wiggins -40 (2.5") Aluminum Weld Ferrule. O-Ring Not Included. - Evo8.com

 

[knochgoon24]

Adel Wiggins clamps FTMFW.

Adel Wiggins -40 (2.5") Aluminum Full Tube Connector. Ferrules Not Included. - Evo8.com
Adel Wiggins -40 (2.5") Aluminum Weld Ferrule. O-Ring Not Included. - Evo8.com

Wow.... just wow.

 

[Rob10_99]

Yeah there they are, when they are on the pipe they look good and wont blow off for sure.
$80ish each clamp is steep like I said, but thats about how much you would pay to have them welded anyway.

 

[KDub]

i know ppl in the 800whp range with t bolt clamps and regular silicone couplers

 

[Rob10_99]

Yeah its proven they work, just needs to be a good fit at 30+psi

 

[pimpin81]

yah i wouldnt worrie about welding the piping just get some good couplers its not like your going bushar drag style.

 

[turboglenn]

Just make sure you have a nice bead on the pipe end, use silicone couplers and don't even think about hose clamps, get T-bolt clamps!! I've BLT'ed mine to over 45 psi and no leaks, so i would say you'll be just fine without welding... Plus as some one mentioned, if you weld them and the motor moves much you will probably crack one in a short amount of time.