Noz Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 So I've lowered the gap on my plugs to help stop the slight blow out I was having in forth and fifth, now car pulls like a train making some awesome new noises high rev range. Hard third gear pull yesterday, boost pipe blew in two places. With custom kit's I can't keep the lip on the end of the tube. I've seen different designs for keeping pipe together, wanted to ask for some input before I design something over the top. Problem being, having a non-intrusive setup. Listy mentioned some clamps, is there anything that's a simple fix for this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Mikalor hose clamps on mine and never had a problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safcdixon Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Some bigger power cars have a bead of weld run around the aluminium boost pipes so the clamps don't slide/move etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fizzy T Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 When I go hard pipe I'll run a bead and proper boost clamps just for reliability. Ford RS owners used to spray the piping where it meets the boost piping with hair spray. Gives it a tacky/sticky grip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich.2211 Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 I think with a little ingenuity it is possibly to make your own tool to give the end of the pipes a lip. I have seen a member on here do it before but I can't remember which Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 (edited) a beading tool? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pipe-Beading-Tool-Intercooler-Piping-Bead-Form-Pipes-Tubing-/230900463811?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item35c2bd78c3 and dunk has the right answer much better compared to usual clamps, well worth the extra penies Edited April 28, 2013 by ashbuster (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Hair spray on pipes and studs cleaned with brake cleaner. If a normal Jubilee clip won't hold the issue is either no bead, or oily pipes. Silicone hose is prone to blow off, as it's slippery, were you tempted by the bright colours and marketing hype? They need cleaning and spray sometimes And why do people leave about two inches of excess bolt thread on Mikalors showing, looks awful... A hacksaw is your friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted May 1, 2013 Author Share Posted May 1, 2013 Manual bead time I think! Some uprated clamps for sure are being ordered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulley Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Send me your pipes, I can bead them mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 I said on Saturday night mate, mine are beaded and no problems at 1.2 bar, infact I hit 1.3 bar for a second on a cold winters day:scared: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted May 1, 2013 Author Share Posted May 1, 2013 Sending up to Mark after Japfesto. It's the custom angle I think that's the issue. I'll get some bead, and some decent clamps. Problem should go away then. Then aim for 1.5bar. Lol I wish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulley Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 I ran 1.2 bar today for a short run, nearly poo'd myself Put it back to 1 bar now Ill sort them pipes out mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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