Looking for SC piping "elbow"
03-16-2003, 07:42 PM
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Looking for SC piping "elbow"
The SC piping "elbow" (coming straight out of the SC to the main piping) on my car got torn up recently.
Apparently, it has been a little torn up for awhile, because once I fixed it I was able to boost at 9PSI for the first time repeatedly. Strange - never heard any leak before it blew. (Sounded pretty cool when it did blow - Pssssssssssssssssssssht!)
It tore on the underside and wasn't visible before today.
I have it ghetto rigged with some rubber and some clamps (and a little duct tape) right now, but would like to put it back to normal.
Anyone know where I can get this? I've heard Stillen won't sell me one because I didn't buy my SC from them directly.
Looked on a few sites and didn't see one - also tried Home Depot and such...no luck.
Also, what is the diameter of the SC outlet and SC Piping anyway?
2.25"?
Thanks!
IanS
Apparently, it has been a little torn up for awhile, because once I fixed it I was able to boost at 9PSI for the first time repeatedly. Strange - never heard any leak before it blew. (Sounded pretty cool when it did blow - Pssssssssssssssssssssht!)
It tore on the underside and wasn't visible before today.
I have it ghetto rigged with some rubber and some clamps (and a little duct tape) right now, but would like to put it back to normal.
Anyone know where I can get this? I've heard Stillen won't sell me one because I didn't buy my SC from them directly.
Looked on a few sites and didn't see one - also tried Home Depot and such...no luck.
Also, what is the diameter of the SC outlet and SC Piping anyway?
2.25"?
Thanks!
IanS
03-16-2003, 10:21 PM
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Originally posted by Ramius83
Take your car to a muffler shop, like Meineke. Most Meineke shops do mandrel bending. They can probably reproduce that pipe at a minimal cost. Also, for a better alternative fix, try using PVC pipe from Lowes or Home Depot.....
Take your car to a muffler shop, like Meineke. Most Meineke shops do mandrel bending. They can probably reproduce that pipe at a minimal cost. Also, for a better alternative fix, try using PVC pipe from Lowes or Home Depot.....
Maybe Lowes....
I'd rather keep it rubber - better seal.
03-16-2003, 11:36 PM
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I hate to say this but that elbow is really propietary by Stillen. It is a 3" to 2.5" 90* degree elbow. Unless you can find a silicone connector like that.
I can find you some 90* degree silicone connectors, but they are the same size on both ends.
You might have to get this from Stillen.
Dixit
I can find you some 90* degree silicone connectors, but they are the same size on both ends.
You might have to get this from Stillen.
Dixit
03-16-2003, 11:37 PM
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Originally posted by BigDogJonx
I hate to say this but that elbow is really propietary by Stillen. It is a 3" to 2.5" 90* degree elbow. Unless you can find a silicone connector like that.
I can find you some 90* degree silicone connectors, but they are the same size on both ends.
You might have to get this from Stillen.
Dixit
I hate to say this but that elbow is really propietary by Stillen. It is a 3" to 2.5" 90* degree elbow. Unless you can find a silicone connector like that.
I can find you some 90* degree silicone connectors, but they are the same size on both ends.
You might have to get this from Stillen.
Dixit
If not, I'll try and make my ghetto rigging look better, and leave it at that.
IanS
03-16-2003, 11:40 PM
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Originally posted by iansw
Yep - they won't sell it to me, I'm betting...Oh well, I'll give it a shot.
If not, I'll try and make my ghetto rigging look better, and leave it at that.
IanS
Yep - they won't sell it to me, I'm betting...Oh well, I'll give it a shot.
If not, I'll try and make my ghetto rigging look better, and leave it at that.
IanS
Freagin Stillen. The worst customer service.
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03-16-2003, 11:41 PM
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Originally posted by BigDogJonx
They wont? bullshiet, tell them to shove it. They HAVE to sell that **** to you, I went through this same crap when I tried to get the standoff bolts. Just explain to them your is BROKEN/RIPPED.
Freagin Stillen. The worst customer service.
Dixit
They wont? bullshiet, tell them to shove it. They HAVE to sell that **** to you, I went through this same crap when I tried to get the standoff bolts. Just explain to them your is BROKEN/RIPPED.
Freagin Stillen. The worst customer service.
Dixit
03-16-2003, 11:46 PM
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Originally posted by iansw
I bought mine used - they don't support SC's out of warranty that were sold used.
I bought mine used - they don't support SC's out of warranty that were sold used.
It might cost you over $100 though. Regular 90* silicone ones cost $75
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03-17-2003, 12:05 AM
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Originally posted by BigDogJonx
No offense, but bullshiet. I bought mine used as well. I MADE them sell me the parts I wanted. Dont let them bullshiet you. It ****es me off that they wont sell you this part.
It might cost you over $100 though. Regular 90* silicone ones cost $75
Dixit
No offense, but bullshiet. I bought mine used as well. I MADE them sell me the parts I wanted. Dont let them bullshiet you. It ****es me off that they wont sell you this part.
It might cost you over $100 though. Regular 90* silicone ones cost $75
Dixit
Anyway, I'll try and call them tomorrow - they haven't actually said "no" yet, but from what I've heard, they're going to give me alot of ****.
IanS
03-17-2003, 12:07 AM
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Originally posted by iansw
It's not silicone there - it's jsut regular rubber.....
Anyway, I'll try and call them tomorrow - they haven't actually said "no" yet, but from what I've heard, they're going to give me alot of ****.
IanS
It's not silicone there - it's jsut regular rubber.....
Anyway, I'll try and call them tomorrow - they haven't actually said "no" yet, but from what I've heard, they're going to give me alot of ****.
IanS
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03-17-2003, 12:09 AM
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Originally posted by BigDogJonx
No No, I know the stillen one is rubber, but i was just estimating what Stillen is going to charge.
Dixit
No No, I know the stillen one is rubber, but i was just estimating what Stillen is going to charge.
Dixit
I simply took a strip of rubber cut to fit, and clamped it tightly with 2 clamps over the hole....
It seems to be working fine, but like I said - if it's feasable, I'll get a new one.
03-17-2003, 12:14 AM
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www.atpturbo.com has it
here's a direct link to the 90 degree bent elbow
http://checkout.verisign.com/cgi-bin...09708&2D410746
hope this will help.
here's a direct link to the 90 degree bent elbow
http://checkout.verisign.com/cgi-bin...09708&2D410746
hope this will help.
03-17-2003, 12:15 AM
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Originally posted by [maxi-overdose]
www.atpturbo.com has it
here's a direct link to the 90 degree bent elbow
http://checkout.verisign.com/cgi-bin...09708&2D410746
hope this will help.
www.atpturbo.com has it
here's a direct link to the 90 degree bent elbow
http://checkout.verisign.com/cgi-bin...09708&2D410746
hope this will help.
Not the same size.
Dixit
03-17-2003, 12:18 AM
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Originally posted by BigDogJonx
Yea but the problem is that the end that attaches to the s/c is 3" and the end going to the piping is 2.5"
Not the same size.
Dixit
Yea but the problem is that the end that attaches to the s/c is 3" and the end going to the piping is 2.5"
Not the same size.
Dixit
03-17-2003, 05:24 AM
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Originally posted by iansw
I bought mine used - they don't support SC's out of warranty that were sold used.
I bought mine used - they don't support SC's out of warranty that were sold used.
Have you tried PMing MardiGras? He used something else when he got his custom piping done...maybe it would work for you?
03-17-2003, 05:39 AM
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Originally posted by ejj
Correct, they won't support them through warrenty, but if you want to buy a part, they'll sell you a part. They may charge you an arm and a leg though.
Correct, they won't support them through warrenty, but if you want to buy a part, they'll sell you a part. They may charge you an arm and a leg though.
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