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Fg Plastic Elbow Replacement


tekaani

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Kev did mention he'll do that when he gets a chance Dillz. They'd only just come back from the p/coaters mate. It's only because I'd been chasing one for a couple of weeks that I knew about this.

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No worries.

So what's this about the coolerworx kit being smaller then the others??

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No worries.

So what's this about the coolerworx kit being smaller then the others??

Not just coolerworx. Herrod, PWR, plazmaman. Basically, any pipe kit that is designed to bolt up to the standard cooler. The p/west kit runs a 76mm cold side pipe so Kev has made this elbow to suit so it connects with a straight joiner. It's no big deal - you just need a 76 - 63 stepped joiner to use the other pipe kits.

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Haven't driven it yet mate. Just checked for leaks last night and that was it.

Looking at the plastic OEM elbow this morning and you can see why they fail. They have a nasty seam line on the inside - especially around the blow off tit side. A closer inspection revelled mine had started to crack along this seam, which no doubt would have split at some point. Not so much from boost, but engine flex. They're probably ok with the OEM rubber hoses but as soon as you go hard pipe, there is more load on them. At $106 delivered, you'd be nuts not to fit one.

Little tip when fitting (Henz & Stainless will like this) use a smear of lube on the sensor 'o' ring before inserting into the part. This will save you pinching or damaging the o ring. Also, when you remove it from the original, you'll need to wiggle it and twist a little to get it out - no heavy hands!

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Wish I saw this last week. Notice any difference in throttle response?

Very surprised to say it does make a noticable difference in throttle response. I didn't fit it for this reason so added bonus. Might have been a one off, but I smacked the limiter in performance mode which it has never done before. It was like the revs were too quick for the auto, lol.

Get one - awesome product.

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