T-bolt clamps vs. spring loaded T-bolt clamps

[turbotalon1g]

Are the spring loaded ones worth it? supposedly work better with the expanding and contracting of the pipes, just wondering if anyone has tried it?

I just came across it because I am trying to make a better Boost Leak tester.

[Swifty1638]

I've used both, and even got a spring to put on a regular tbolt clamp..no difference. It's more important that there is a bead on the piping/comp cover/ etc, and the clamp is tight. That said, all my clamps right now no longer have springs. If you are having sealing or other issues, try a wiggins or vband clamp.

[Halon]

Or add a couple pieces of threaded rod to the pipes just after the couplers, and put a strip of steel bracket on there so they can't pull apart much.

[turbotalon1g]

^i HAVE no clue what you mean, so I am going to take it as an insult and as of right now will not be riding dirty with you this weekend.

[goodhart]

^i HAVE no clue what you mean, so I am going to take it as an insult and as of right now will not be riding dirty with you this weekend.

Like this :D

http://vibrantperformance.com/catalog/images/12640_WEBL.jpg

http://vibrantperformance.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=1022_1036_1213&products_id=1074


Weld the bottom parts onto the piping (they are already notched) then screw it on.

[turbotalon1g]

ah i see, thanks goodhart.

Bman I'm riding dirtay again.

I was just wondering i'm not having issues with pipes it just seems like pipes on boosted cars become leaky/loose after a while.

[Halon]

Yeah that's what I was referring too. Sorry kinda hard to explain i guess. That Vibrant one looks kinda fancy and an expensive way of doing it. Could be done cheaper with some basic crap from the hardware store. I almost did that to all of my piping when I was redoing it, just as a precaution.

Here's an example of someone using it on their setup :)
http://www.shepracing.com/images/racecarmotorL.jpg

[Matt D.]

Here's an example of someone using it on their setup :)
That car is slow.

[Swifty1638]

Soo true, and it didn't help, cuz all the pipes are not on it anymore, they blew off..along with the rest of the car..

[At-Least-It's-An-Evo]

Brandon, for a split second I thought that was your car....