Air Intake Issues

[Adam in CLE]

Just got the car out for the season. Did a couple of test runs as I have my inspection next month. The air intake as seen in the picture keeps popping off. What have others done to make it more secure? I am not sure what the boost level is when it pops off either. Appreciate your thoughts and ideas.

 

[jirwin]

Get an elbow with a lip on each side, or weld one on if capable

 

[Desert Sasqwatch]

You could add a 'bead' to the end of the aluminum tube to keep the silicon hose attached. A hand one can made on the cheap - $25 - from a crimper pliers off Amazon or EBay.

You Need This Tool - Episode 2 | Hand Held Bead Roller - YouTube

 

[Tinkles]

Yea, you need to bead roll the end of each pipe.

 

[comegetjoe]

That looks like it will take forever
Is there an air option?

 

[Gtstorey]

I don’t think mine has a bead and haven’t had any problems with it coming off. Make sure there isn’t any oil on it and crank it down tight.

 

[JBINTX]

Just got the car out for the season. Did a couple of test runs as I have my inspection next month. The air intake as seen in the picture keeps popping off. What have others done to make it more secure? I am not sure what the boost level is when it pops off either. Appreciate your thoughts and ideas.

I had similar happen with a backfire letting off the gas after wot. I am at 26 psi boost. Make sure the band clamp is actually Clamping the rubber hose over top of the pipe.

 

[Adam in CLE]

Thanks Desert for the tip and video. Has anyone else had this issue?

 

[Tinkles]

It is a common issue on all turbocharged vehicles without bead rolled charge pipes.

 

[West Wyo]

some of your wife's hair spray

 

[Scott #321]

Also make sure that the hoses are not stretched to make the connection. It is better for these to be a tad too long than too short.

 

[Fozda]

I use one of THESE Bead Rollers to put beads on my intake pipes. Even if they're not for a boosted application the weight and vibration can cause them to come loose so a bead is always a good idea.

 

[Rttoys]

some of your wife's hair spray

Yep. Old school trick there.

 

[Adam in CLE]

Thanks All!

 

[Jareth]

I’m going to pick this one up and trim it down.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B099JK6XRZ/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A85L5GTVXK4H3&psc=1


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[Adam in CLE]

I’m going to pick this one up and trim it down.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B099JK6XRZ/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A85L5GTVXK4H3&psc=1


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Ha, mine is already on order. Great tip.

 

[Gtstorey]

I'm not sure a wire crimping tool will put enough bead in to help.

 

[Desert Sasqwatch]

It works. A 1/16th bead gives a 1/8th width increase to the tube, which is enough to retain a silicon coupler when torqued down correctly. It just takes more time to get a bead into a tube - and lots of hand-grip workout.