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Old Aug 21, 2003 | 08:44 PM
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as title blown 3 pipes in last 6 weeks turbo , air, ect , any ideas cheers alan.
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Old Aug 21, 2003 | 11:48 PM
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Let me guess, A blue bugeye saloon with black leather?
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Old Aug 22, 2003 | 01:47 AM
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From: Leeds - It was 562.4bhp@28psi on Optimax, How much closer to 600 with race fuel and a bigger turbo?
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no its green..

Which pipes??

Samco intercooler pipe kit works well..

Jubillee clips and tie wraps work well..

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Old Aug 22, 2003 | 09:20 AM
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David , Ill show you next time I see you , My tecnical terms about cars are about as good as my spellink lol, been swoping black pipes, hoses, for blue ones , Thay seem to fit ok , BUT Im off to get some jubilee clips today and get them on . cheers Alan.
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Old Aug 22, 2003 | 01:36 PM
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silicon pipes relax, you need to re-tighten all the clips after a day or so

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Old Aug 22, 2003 | 09:00 PM
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Pavlo , mine had no clips or ties on so got some very small ones today , (took some finding ) petrol hose type ?? and put them on every thing thay would fit , hope its OK now ?????? THANKS Alan.
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