Turbo Inlet Hose Clamp??

sti_rules · 11-21-2006, 06:31 PM

I'm doing a samco inlet tube this weekend and I was just looking at the hoses. There are the 2 types that I am familiar with; the screw tighten and the kind you open with a pair of plyers. But there is a 3rd type I've never seen before. It looks like the clipping part is some kind of butterfly-ish clip. It looks like you could pop it off using a straight edge screwdriver, but I'm not sure how you'd get it back on. Should I plan on replacing these with the typical screw tight type or can someone explain these to me, please.

Thanks
Chris

PatSti · 11-22-2006, 03:50 PM

Check out here. T-bolts FTW.

IC coupling

flatthump · 11-22-2006, 04:05 PM

I dont know how to really explain them over the e-net. But you can get them off with pliers.

I reused mine for the stock look.

**abdi** · 11-22-2006, 07:10 PM

If you can get "t-bolts" aka "v-band clamps" use them.

If not replace with standard clamps "screw-tighten" from your local auto parts store.

**MadMan77** · 11-22-2006, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abdi

If you can get "t-bolts" aka "v-band clamps" use them.

If not replace with standard clamps "screw-tighten" from your local auto parts store.

T-bolts and v-band clamps are two totally different things. What you should get is t-bolt clamps. Here is the link from the other thread:

http://www.hosetechniques.com/catalo...-Bolt%20Clamps

**abdi** · 11-22-2006, 08:12 PM

Your right!

v-band clamps, have a V shape around the band for specific flanges.

I'm used to calling all clamps with that type bolt. "v-bands" Airplane talk...

I'm old!

**MadMan77** · 11-22-2006, 08:29 PM

I hear you there. I see them every day on the C-130's that I work.

sti_rules · 11-26-2006, 07:26 PM

OK, so I'm holding off on doing this upgrade now because it looks like the manifold needs to be removed to get the OEM unit out and to put this one on.

**MadMan77** · 11-27-2006, 02:48 PM

I am pretty sure that noone has had to remove the intake manifold to install a Samco or any other silicon turbo inlet pipe.

KiTsuNe · 11-27-2006, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sti_rules

OK, so I'm holding off on doing this upgrade now because it looks like the manifold needs to be removed to get the OEM unit out and to put this one on.

flat thump and i were able to do my perrin unit without having to remove my manifold ^^. It only took 8 hours haha.

sti_rules · 11-28-2006, 02:55 AM

I haven't found any install instructions for the Samco piece (or the Perrin, which is similar), but everyone that's done one has such horror stories. Has anyone gotten thier OEM unit off without destroying it?

flatthump · 11-28-2006, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KiTsuNe

flat thump and i were able to do my perrin unit without having to remove my manifold ^^. It only took 8 hours haha.

It didnt take that long!!!!! Did it? I remember it being easy.

sti_rules · 11-28-2006, 07:59 PM

Anyone else have any tips on this?

**abdi** · 11-29-2006, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sti_rules

Anyone else have any tips on this?

I've always taken the manifold out. With that said...

You can do the install without taking the manifold out. This is going to be more a PITA when you have almost no room to stick your hands into the different areas to manipulate the different hoses.

To give yourself some room. Remove the TMIC. Remove the short inlet hose from the airbox.

Disconnect all of those hoses in the front of the manifold. Next to the inlet hose. Sometimes, I use a numbering system to label everything with a red Sharpie. (Male-Female) This helps the first time around.

Get a service manual. The pictures can help a lot sometimes. PM me if you don't have one.

Give yourself plenty of time. Do this job on a weekend or day off.

Abdi

11-21-2006, 06:31 PM	#1
sti_rules Junior STI Driver Car: 05 STi Fav Mod: I like it all! Location: Waynesboro, VA Posts: 156 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Turbo Inlet Hose Clamp?? I'm doing a samco inlet tube this weekend and I was just looking at the hoses. There are the 2 types that I am familiar with; the screw tighten and the kind you open with a pair of plyers. But there is a 3rd type I've never seen before. It looks like the clipping part is some kind of butterfly-ish clip. It looks like you could pop it off using a straight edge screwdriver, but I'm not sure how you'd get it back on. Should I plan on replacing these with the typical screw tight type or can someone explain these to me, please. Thanks Chris This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

11-22-2006, 03:50 PM	#2
PatSti Junior STI Driver Car: 04 WRB STi Fav Mod: Baby Seat. Location: Saskatoon, Sk, Canada Posts: 57 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Check out here. T-bolts FTW. IC coupling

11-22-2006, 04:05 PM	#3
flatthump Enginerd Car: The Spaze Mobile Fav Mod: Tuning Location: South O.C., Ca Posts: 12,757 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	I dont know how to really explain them over the e-net. But you can get them off with pliers. I reused mine for the stock look.

11-22-2006, 07:10 PM	#4
abdi Gold Member Car: STi sold. F150 & race prepared Z06 now. Location: Western MA Posts: 236 Join Date: Aug 2003 Trader Rating: (3)	If you can get "t-bolts" aka "v-band clamps" use them. If not replace with standard clamps "screw-tighten" from your local auto parts store.

11-22-2006, 08:12 PM	#6
abdi Gold Member Car: STi sold. F150 & race prepared Z06 now. Location: Western MA Posts: 236 Join Date: Aug 2003 Trader Rating: (3)	Your right! v-band clamps, have a V shape around the band for specific flanges. I'm used to calling all clamps with that type bolt. "v-bands" Airplane talk... I'm old!

11-22-2006, 08:29 PM	#7
MadMan77 Gold Member Car: '04 WRB STi Location: Centerville, Georgia Posts: 1,526 Join Date: May 2005 Trader Rating: (6)	I hear you there. I see them every day on the C-130's that I work.

11-26-2006, 07:26 PM	#8
sti_rules Junior STI Driver Car: 05 STi Fav Mod: I like it all! Location: Waynesboro, VA Posts: 156 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	OK, so I'm holding off on doing this upgrade now because it looks like the manifold needs to be removed to get the OEM unit out and to put this one on.

11-27-2006, 02:48 PM	#9
MadMan77 Gold Member Car: '04 WRB STi Location: Centerville, Georgia Posts: 1,526 Join Date: May 2005 Trader Rating: (6)	I am pretty sure that noone has had to remove the intake manifold to install a Samco or any other silicon turbo inlet pipe.

11-28-2006, 02:55 AM	#11
sti_rules Junior STI Driver Car: 05 STi Fav Mod: I like it all! Location: Waynesboro, VA Posts: 156 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	I haven't found any install instructions for the Samco piece (or the Perrin, which is similar), but everyone that's done one has such horror stories. Has anyone gotten thier OEM unit off without destroying it?

11-28-2006, 07:59 PM	#13
sti_rules Junior STI Driver Car: 05 STi Fav Mod: I like it all! Location: Waynesboro, VA Posts: 156 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Anyone else have any tips on this?