Top boost pipe replacement DIY :)

[vRS19TD]

has anyone had any problem with the coupler ?, to me it could do with a bit more room for the jubilee clip ?, i think part of the problem is the really bad quality hose i've bought, really soft stuff

 

I've only had the pipe pop off the coupler once but i agree that it could do with being a bit bigger to allow more clips to be used. It was recommended to me to use self-tappers through the hose and metal pipe to try and keep everything together better but i haven't gotten round to trying that out yet.

[bluebrakes]

I bought the bits for this mod today, will let you guys know how I get on.

[Kgod1991]

http://bit.ly/171dgKg

For the 75 degree bend (as I couldn't get the one on the OP)

[feebs]

Hmmmm that pipes interesting

They are local to me too

[Kgod1991]

My parts ordered

Also what have people done for bottom boost pipe(s)?

[Ant-Vrs]

Put my on yesterday took about 2hrs also there's no oil in the system now

car feels loads better

[feebs]

Put my on yesterday took about 2hrs also there's no oil in the system now

car feels loads better

 

any pics?

[Ant-Vrs]

any pics?

yeah check out my build thread in fabia 1. Us spec fabia vrs

[CarlVrs]

Glad a lot of people have gained something from this

[Kgod1991]

All made up ready and will be installed moz morning

[Kgod1991]

Installed!! Slight issues with pipe blowing out but used two clips and hairspray as previously mentioned and its excellent

[redcupraboy]

Have you noticed any differances at all?

[joe_vrs_tdi]

Ideally need to use a pipe with beading on the end and miklor clamps especially if you have a remap.

[CarlVrs]

Ideally need to use a pipe with beading on the end and miklor clamps especially if you have a remap.

Yeah definatly joe mate agree with the beading I've made a couple of cuts in the end of my stainless pipe and bent to little ends up just so the jubilees have something to nip up too

Mikalors are probably the best thing to use also

[Ant-Vrs]

Ideally need to use a pipe with beading on the end and miklor clamps especially if you have a remap.

my mate made a swage tool to swage the pipes, works A treat plus I used mikalor clamps best way to do it. Buy cheap buy twice lol

[Ant-Vrs]

Installed!! Slight issues with pipe blowing out but used two clips and hairspray as previously mentioned and its excellent

my bottom silicone pipe is cut a lot shorter that yours.

[Kgod1991]

my bottom silicone pipe is cut a lot shorter that yours.

Tryed to keep cutting to a minimum, cut the 45 degree hose more at the bottom than the top as wanted to keep a fair bit up top end for clips as havent got the mikler ones

Also gives me more to fine tune the finish of it =], if needs be

Edited 30 August, 2013 by Kgod1991

[lukeanderson31]

where are people now sourcing the 70deg pipe? im sure when I originally did mine I used a 45deg alloy pipe :s but my friend has a boost leak and then I saw this

[joe_vrs_tdi]

I used a 45deg pipe from ash luke.

[lukeanderson31]

I was thinking a 45 deg would fit. I know i used a 45deg on my fmic as per the list you sent me before.

The 45 gonna sit okay with standard smic you reckon?

[joe_vrs_tdi]

Couldn't say to be honest didnt think of it going to a side mount :s

[lukeanderson31]

When i get my car back i'll have a trial fit with my 45deg i think

[feebs]

Roughly what was people paying for there couplers?

[vRS19TD]

Roughly what was people paying for there couplers?

I paid about £17.99 for the coupler into the intercooler.

[feebs]

Yeah that's the price of the one I found on ebay.

Cheers