Other B pipe coupler substitutes

[linden]

has anyone found a good substitute for the 4" silicone coupler hose that can can be obtained locally?

 

[The Penguin]

not sure about locally, but I think someone found a product from McMaster Carr.

I seem to remember something about using tubing for diesel turbo applications as a local substitute.

you'll have to do a search here to learn more.

 

[Crab]

Any good marine supply will have hose by the inch that should work

 

[linden]

Called the local Goodyear belt and hose shop and they have a 4" hose that will work and is sold cut to length

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[Snivilous]

Duct tape.

 

[Penken]

atp
steve-uk

 

[sicksxr07]

Votion speed. Like 20 bucks. Very good !!! Been using there couplers for b pipe . And both inlet and outlet on my ATP waterbox

 

[KR]

!!!!!

West Marine diesel exhaust hose!!!!

!!!!!!

Each size is different by 1/8" -- All the way up to 6" ID

 

[Idok]

http://www.westmarine.com/buy/products/8566-series-202v-hi-temp-silicone-exhaust-water-hose.html




this place looks interesting:

http://www.shoresilicones.com/silicone-hose.html

 

[Waternut]

Been using various hoses and pipes from these guys for over a year. Very happy with their stuff... www.[B]siliconeintakes[/B].com

 

[MADMAT]

It looks like these guys became the vendor for the once great hightempsilicone.com......Here is site, page, and shopping cart. http://www.verociousmotorsports.com/Shop-by-Category/Silicone-Hose-by-the-Foot


http://www.verociousmotorsports.com/

 

[shawn_NJ]

It looks like these guys became the vendor for the once great hightempsilicone.com......Here is site, page, and shopping cart. http://www.verociousmotorsports.com/Shop-by-Category/Silicone-Hose-by-the-Foot


http://www.verociousmotorsports.com/

These are VERY VERY good couplers. Only ones I'll use. I have a bunch of the mcmaster coupler material left over, and its also pretty good but hard to cut perfectly as it comes in long tubes.

 

[MADMAT]

If its the same as the hightempsilicone.com stuff I was able to get before they went under then yea I agree it was really really good...

 

[shawn_NJ]

Yes comes stamped HTS.

 

[blaster800]

I usually buy the straight hose off of ebay but I think this hump hose may be a a step above the straight hose , it also is the only silicone hose I have seen with 5 ply reinforcement ! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...id=p4712.m2000054&item=310299099393&viewitem=

 

[Twinturbostang]

Im not a fan, but tons of people use the stock kawi coupler from a X2 or SX. Those things can be found everywhere

 

[Smokin'FX-1]

One day the coupler ripped and I wanted to ride so I called everyone. Nobody locally had an extra coupler. I drove to the local pepboys and found a silicone coupler for a car intake. It's made by Spectre, is black in color, and believe it's the 4" diameter that you want. Cost $9. I used the clamps from the b-pipe as they looked a little stronger. My intention was to ride with it and order a real coupler....that was over a year ago. It went from my fx-1 to my wife's SJ and is still holding up.

Only thing is after the first ride it kind of distorts a very small amount ( I may have just had the pipe too hot that first time though), so you have to check the clamps. I tightened it that one time after the first ride and haven't touched it other than that. I should probably get a real one, but it's working great.

In my opinion if your in a bind you can't go wrong for $10 just to get on the water. It also makes it really easy to connect the head pipe and chamber, A LOT easier than the normal coupler.

 

[NVJAY775]

I buy the 4 ply from a local dealer. And it does work awesome. Delta Rubber in Reno NV. And I also use stainless T clamps instead of hose clamps for insurance.

 

[Waternut]

I usually buy the straight hose off of ebay but I think this hump hose may be a a step above the straight hose , it also is the only silicone hose I have seen with 5 ply reinforcement ! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...id=p4712.m2000054&item=310299099393&viewitem=

The hump hose is cool for straight connections because it allows more wiggle rooms with less pulling on the clamped ends. However, there isn't enough room on the head pipe to chamber connection for a hump hose to work. The normal straight hose is practically touching the manifold, starter, and outside of the hull (at least on stock hulls). Plus since the b pipe connections are flanged, there isn't really a need to reduce the pulling on the clamped ends. On straight pipes, this is more important.

 

[Idok]

has anyone sourced the tapered stinger to waterbox piece???