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^^^This... A longer boot will fit just fine further over the CAC tube and the same distance on the spider as the OEM boot.
^^^This x2... It is a good practice to get into only removing one side of the boot clamp if possible. After several heat cycles, the boots somewhat affix themselves to the surface they are clamped to. This is what I do if/when I remove a CAC tube. I prefer to loosen the side on the spider and intercooler. This leaves the seal on the CAC tube intact.
^^^This x2... It is a good practice to get into only removing one side of the boot clamp if possible. After several heat cycles, the boots somewhat affix themselves to the surface they are clamped to. This is what I do if/when I remove a CAC tube. I prefer to loosen the side on the spider and intercooler. This leaves the seal on the CAC tube intact.
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Agree that clearance for installation can be an issue.
I believe my current boot is longer than factory.
I slide the boot back onto the pipe to allow room, then pull it back “off” the pipe towards the spyder to install.
I believe my current boot is longer than factory.
I slide the boot back onto the pipe to allow room, then pull it back “off” the pipe towards the spyder to install.
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That makes sense. I'll have to try that. I have some experimenting to do to see how I like doing it but I'm sure I will get a rhythm going!
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Can we see a pic of the IC pipe? Must be conical. If it is an exhaust expander can make it round again. Maybe a box of doughnuts at the local muffler shop?
Roughing up the surface with sandpaper, squeaky clean pipe and boot, and hairspray usually do the trick.
Don't lose that blue cap on the clamp threads, keep the OEM look.
Roughing up the surface with sandpaper, squeaky clean pipe and boot, and hairspray usually do the trick.
Don't lose that blue cap on the clamp threads, keep the OEM look.
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Can we see a pic of the IC pipe? Must be conical. If it is an exhaust expander can make it round again. Maybe a box of doughnuts at the local muffler shop?
Roughing up the surface with sandpaper, squeaky clean pipe and boot, and hairspray usually do the trick.
Don't lose that blue cap on the clamp threads, keep the OEM look.
Roughing up the surface with sandpaper, squeaky clean pipe and boot, and hairspray usually do the trick.
Don't lose that blue cap on the clamp threads, keep the OEM look.
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Can we see a pic of the IC pipe? Must be conical. If it is an exhaust expander can make it round again. Maybe a box of doughnuts at the local muffler shop?
Roughing up the surface with sandpaper, squeaky clean pipe and boot, and hairspray usually do the trick.
Don't lose that blue cap on the clamp threads, keep the OEM look.
Roughing up the surface with sandpaper, squeaky clean pipe and boot, and hairspray usually do the trick.
Don't lose that blue cap on the clamp threads, keep the OEM look.
Edit* here you go.
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Doesn't look horrible, maybe it's the pic though. Perhaps the paint is what is allowing it to slip? I've never painted the IC pipes so just throwing it out there.
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The pipe has been deformed from over tightening the clamp. The only real fix is a new pipe…. The band aid fix is a longer boot to clamp further back. The boot will be about $20 shipped. A new oem pipe is $70 shipped….
There have been several ideas if how to mess with the junk pipe to make it work, the new pipe would be cheaper at the end of the day….
There have been several ideas if how to mess with the junk pipe to make it work, the new pipe would be cheaper at the end of the day….
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The pipe has been deformed from over tightening the clamp. The only real fix is a new pipe…. The band aid fix is a longer boot to clamp further back. The boot will be about $20 shipped. A new oem pipe is $70 shipped….
There have been several ideas if how to mess with the junk pipe to make it work, the new pipe would be cheaper at the end of the day….
There have been several ideas if how to mess with the junk pipe to make it work, the new pipe would be cheaper at the end of the day….
. But if your in a pinch a longer boot would probably suffice
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The pipe has been deformed from over tightening the clamp. The only real fix is a new pipe…. The band aid fix is a longer boot to clamp further back. The boot will be about $20 shipped. A new oem pipe is $70 shipped….
There have been several ideas if how to mess with the junk pipe to make it work, the new pipe would be cheaper at the end of the day….
There have been several ideas if how to mess with the junk pipe to make it work, the new pipe would be cheaper at the end of the day….
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