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slopokdave
08-03-2007, 11:03 AM
I figured you guys would know best..

I need a slight bend at the end of my intake pipe after the 3.5" HFM before the filter... With the bimmerworld sillicone boot, there isn't enough play in the intake bellow to move it off to the side of the radiator as before. Know anyone online that sells these? I can only find 3" or 4" locally...

edit: I see samco makes the 45 and 90 bends but.... $70+. Already forked over the $100 for the intake boot. grr
BMuu
08-03-2007, 12:23 PM
PM ebydrc he should be able to get you whatever piping you need.
paul e
08-03-2007, 12:24 PM
>> need a slight bend at the end of my intake pipe after the 3.5" HFM before the filter... <<

YOu could source a 45 degree silicone elbow for less, if you want, and run it from the hfm to the filter.
slopokdave
08-03-2007, 12:41 PM
>> need a slight bend at the end of my intake pipe after the 3.5" HFM before the filter... <<

YOu could source a 45 degree silicone elbow for less, if you want, and run it from the hfm to the filter.

From where? :) Thanks for the help...
SiGmA
08-03-2007, 01:40 PM
Treadstone Performance (http://treadstoneperformance.com/product.phtml?p=243&cat_key=10&prodname=Silicone+45+Degree+Bends), $30.00, make sure to order the color you want. I have some of their 2.5/3" hump connectors and a 90, they are great.
paul e
08-03-2007, 02:03 PM
From where? :) Thanks for the help...

Well, 45 degree Silicone 3.5" elbows arent cheap, but it beats 70 bucks! Here are some on Ebay for about 33 bucks:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/3-5-Silicone-45-elbow-hose-intercooler-turbo_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33742QQihZ013QQit emZ230157791378QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

IF you dont want ebay, heres one for 35 bucks:

http://www.hightempsilicone.com/product/HTS3504453BK


But here's an alum 3.5" elbow for 25 bucks:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/3-50-45-ALUMINUM-Mandrel-Bend-Turbo-Intercooler-Intake_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33742QQihZ009QQi temZ190137844969QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
turbosporttsi
08-04-2007, 10:56 AM
www.siliconeintakes.com has great silicone products. I like them a lot and they are priced very well.
e36328is
08-04-2007, 11:08 AM
He said pipe to begin with so i wans't sure if he wanted a hose or steel pipe, but i thought the prices were alright here
http://store.racing-solutions.org/mildsteel1010.html
paul e
08-04-2007, 11:32 AM
He said pipe to begin with so i wans't sure if he wanted a hose or steel pipe, but i thought the prices were alright here
http://store.racing-solutions.org/mildsteel1010.html

but he needs 3.5" diameter, and I couldnt locate anything over 3" on that site.
e36328is
08-04-2007, 11:36 AM
ok, got it
DakarDave
08-04-2007, 11:45 AM
try turbo hoses (http://www.turbohoses.com/)

they are my source for things (kind of expensive but local.. so it's easy)
trimegatron
08-04-2007, 01:56 PM
From where? :) Thanks for the help...


There are Hughes Supply Branches all over your area. I would think a water & Sewer branch could get you squared away very easily. You're looking for some kind of 'fernco' coupler.
7808
08-04-2007, 02:06 PM
http://store.racing-solutions.org/
e36328is
08-04-2007, 02:12 PM
http://store.racing-solutions.org/

already posted that...
justaddcoffee
08-04-2007, 06:45 PM
www.boostcontroller.com has a nice selection elbows and couplers, too. i just ordered a 3.5" 45 degree intercooler pipe from them.
7808
08-04-2007, 07:01 PM
already posted that...
didnt read any of the replies
slopokdave
08-05-2007, 11:34 AM
Just got back in town, thanks for all the help and replies; I'm sure I will find something on those sites.

Looks like http://treadstoneperformance.com/ is rather local (Miami), ~$30... Nice stuff, but silliconeintakes.com is $19.99! Rock on, thanks guys...
SiGmA
08-05-2007, 03:30 PM
He said pipe to begin with so i wans't sure if he wanted a hose or steel pipe, but i thought the prices were alright here
http://store.racing-solutions.org/mildsteel1010.html

but he needs 3.5" diameter, and I couldnt locate anything over 3" on that site.If Adam doesn't have it on the site, email, he is very helpful! So far I've bought all of my pipe and all but my discharge flange from him.
Just got back in town, thanks for all the help and replies; I'm sure I will find something on those sites.

Looks like http://treadstoneperformance.com/ is rather local (Miami), ~$30... Nice stuff, but silliconeintakes.com is $19.99! Rock on, thanks guys...Very nice, thats good info for the next go-round of bigger pipes/connectors!
slopokdave
08-06-2007, 10:33 AM
Well, for it to even fit length wise w/ a bend, or even without a bend, I had to cut the sillicone boot back a couple inches. I guess I didn't really notice at first how much longer it was than the stock boot.

So for right now I have the bimmerworld boot, straight to the 3.5" HFM, and the filter directly on it. It's a rather large K&N so its still tight and still goes straight to the radiator neck; not good for heat, so now that the length is cut down I can order a bend to bring it behind the headlight.