Intercooler/CAC boots
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Intercooler/CAC boots
I have a 2001 f250 7.3 and I had started to notice I wasn't making as much boost I thought I should have been. I looked around and found a tear in the cold side CAC boot.
My question is what is the best option for replacing it, something like RiffRaff or oem?
Also should I look at replacing all the boots or just the two up top?
Thanks for any input
My question is what is the best option for replacing it, something like RiffRaff or oem?
Also should I look at replacing all the boots or just the two up top?
Thanks for any input
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Riff Raff all day. If you have had one fail, the chances of the others being not to far behind seem to be pretty good. For what it is replace all of them; plus I would get the T-clamps and plenum reinforcers too.....
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I have a question about the boots as well. I'm also in the market for new ones. I know riff raffs boots are well received. But as I have more time than money right now I set out to see if I could find a better deal. I can't, they're easily the best deal out there, better AND cheaper than OEM.
But my question is this, they are still silicon hose, how do they hold up to the oil? Silicon is awesome in water and coolant applications but it's reputation for handling oil is less than stellar. One of the competitors boots claim to have a flouropolymer inner lining to prevent oil damage to the silicon. Are riff raffs constructed similarly? Or is it a non issue because the boots will fatigue faster than the oil can degrade it?
Ideally I'd like to keep the conversation to the boots, there are many threads to discuss the pros and cons of ccv reroutes.
But my question is this, they are still silicon hose, how do they hold up to the oil? Silicon is awesome in water and coolant applications but it's reputation for handling oil is less than stellar. One of the competitors boots claim to have a flouropolymer inner lining to prevent oil damage to the silicon. Are riff raffs constructed similarly? Or is it a non issue because the boots will fatigue faster than the oil can degrade it?
Ideally I'd like to keep the conversation to the boots, there are many threads to discuss the pros and cons of ccv reroutes.
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RiffRaff's boots are updated with the flouropolymer. They will not let the oil pass through like the stock silicone boots. I am very happy with mine. Dieselsite also has the flouropolymer version.
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The newer boots that are made now equal much less oil, dirt and grime on top of your engine and in the engine bay. The silicone boots of old let off a fine mist of oil that coats everything under the hood and the engine. Well worth the money and effort to switch them out if you work on your own truck.
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The newer boots that are made now equal much less oil, dirt and grime on top of your engine and in the engine bay. The silicone boots of old let off a fine mist of oil that coats everything under the hood and the engine. Well worth the money and effort to switch them out if you work on your own truck.
i have the riff raffs got them years ago are they the crap ones?
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Not sure if you have heard about the boots from Riffraff, but the gentlemen that runs that superior company sells the highest quality boots for the best prices. Riffraff is the only establishment I use, that I never look at prices when ordering. How great would this country be if every company cared about quality and their customers like Riffraff does!
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I bought the Dieselsite boots (before Clay started Riffraff) and they are great. That being said as my needs (and parts) have changed and I have gone to Clay since then. I have 2 of Riffraff's boots now and they are just as good as the Dieselsite ones (and you can pick your color).
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The two little guys go between the intake spider and the intake plenums in the valley. The stock boots are ORANGE in these locations. This is the air that is returned from the CAC, just prior to entering the heads.
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Never mind, I found the answer to my question.
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