Which boot kit to get?
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Which boot kit to get?
I am positive I have a leak cuz I hear snakes under my hood. Which boot kit should I get? I was thinking of getting this one:
http://www.dieselsite.com/index.asp?...ROD&ProdID=547
But I see some have used this one:
http://www.puredieselpower.com/catal...kit-p-163.html
I know, the clamps and extra 2 boots are the difference, but is the one from dieselsite the one to go with?
Please let me know what you all think.
http://www.dieselsite.com/index.asp?...ROD&ProdID=547
But I see some have used this one:
http://www.puredieselpower.com/catal...kit-p-163.html
I know, the clamps and extra 2 boots are the difference, but is the one from dieselsite the one to go with?
Please let me know what you all think.
Last edited by empiretc; Dec 12, 2006 at 12:25 AM.
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I went with a mix of the two, but not by choice. I've got a 7.3 but will be installing a 6.0 intercooler this weekend. Dieselsite's boots do not come in a 3.00" diameter, only the original 3.25" diameter. The 6.0 intercooler has one side that is 3.25" but the other is 3.00" - a 7.3 intercooler is 3.25" on both sides.
I wanted all boots from dieselsite.com but it just couldn't be, so I got new 6.0 intercooler boots from PureDiesel. The big selling point for me on DieselSite.com's boots is that they are designed to be compatible with oil - OEM boots are silicon based and will break down from contact with oil.
For quality, longevity, and use of proper materials I'd say go with the dieselsite kit every time. To fit my setup, I had to get two 6.0 boots from PureDiesel. If Dieselsite.com starts making 6.0 boots from the same tubing, I'd swap over.
I wanted all boots from dieselsite.com but it just couldn't be, so I got new 6.0 intercooler boots from PureDiesel. The big selling point for me on DieselSite.com's boots is that they are designed to be compatible with oil - OEM boots are silicon based and will break down from contact with oil.
For quality, longevity, and use of proper materials I'd say go with the dieselsite kit every time. To fit my setup, I had to get two 6.0 boots from PureDiesel. If Dieselsite.com starts making 6.0 boots from the same tubing, I'd swap over.
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Originally Posted by empiretc
Are they a little longer than the stock one? Am I gonna have to take stuff apart to change them, or will I just be able to unclamp and pull out the old ones?
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ah-HA!!
Originally Posted by RAMPAGE_F350
I suggest leaving the other four new boots unclamped until you have everything lined up, those new boots are stiff and longer so it takes a little manipulation of the IC tubes for the right alignment.
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Originally Posted by RAMPAGE_F350
The dieselsite boots are a little longer than the stock boots. If you plan to get the 6 boot kit, you will need to unbolt the spider from the turbo to get to the two manifold boots. Once the new manifold boots are in, slip the spider back into place and bolt it back up. I suggest leaving the other four new boots unclamped until you have everything lined up, those new boots are stiff and longer so it takes a little manipulation of the IC tubes for the right alignment.
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empiretc, that's on you bro. You have 170K on the stock boots, I would do the 6 piece kit for piece of mind. If not... I would take the spider off anyway and pull the manifold boots and clean them real good with brake cleaner as well as the mating surfaces. At least you will know what condition they are in, you can always replace them down the line.
It would be a good time to do the CCV mod if you haven't done it already, to keep the oil away from your new boots! Good luck.
It would be a good time to do the CCV mod if you haven't done it already, to keep the oil away from your new boots! Good luck.