Tetsu0san Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Hi all I am at the point in my build where I need to route an air pipe from the airbox to the turbo. I have a small length of flexible pipe that looks perfect, but just not long enough. Does anyone know anywhere that I can get more, and what exactly do I ask for? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aragorn Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Whatever you use, it needs to be fairly rigid, or it can collapse under the vacuum produced by the turbo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallfry Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Rally Design at Faversham in Kent. Excellent supplier of all this type of stuff. My favourite. Demon tweeks ? Car builder solutions ? Sorry, no good at links. They probably all have something, but will vary in price. but like everything, once you know what it is and what its called, you can get it cheaper elsewhere..................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Ebay can be a good source for silicon hoses, very wide range out there now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris113 Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 I've bought lots of the flexible silicone stuff of ebay, the quality can vary widely though. Are you using a standard LR engine and air filter housing set-up? If so then standard LR parts can be had for pence at breakers yards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetsu0san Posted September 10, 2013 Author Share Posted September 10, 2013 Unfortunately I am not using anything in the standard place. It's all being made to fit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 I tried looking for good heavy duty flexible pipe a few years ago and my search was fruitless, I ended up finding standard LR pipework from various places and putting together something that fitted just by finding the right bends here and there. Good stuff to find are the long 200tdi air pipes, (non moulded), but even those are becoming hard to find. Mav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigelw Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Does depend on how flexible and whether you want functional or beautiful? I made good use of PVC suction hose as used with a water pump in the past, available in various different sizes, and can be green/black/blue/white and clear in color and available from garden centres/B&Q quite cheaply too. HTH Edit to add, the stuff with a nylon stiffener coil inside to stop it collapsing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Having said that, I just hit the magic search words... this might be worth a look... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Flexi-Induction-Cold-Air-Intake-Duct-Pipe-With-Clamps-/320588099076?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4aa48a2e04 Its really difficult to tell from the photos as to whether or not its the cruddy thin silicone stuff with the rubbish internal wire which is just way too delicate... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackmac Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Having said that, I just hit the magic search words... this might be worth a look... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Flexi-Induction-Cold-Air-Intake-Duct-Pipe-With-Clamps-/320588099076?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4aa48a2e04 Its really difficult to tell from the photos as to whether or not its the cruddy thin silicone stuff with the rubbish internal wire which is just way too delicate... Just bought some of this for my 90. It's plastic with metal rings. Looks a bit cheap, but it does feel fairly solid. Despite being plastic it's very flexible, and also keeps its shape once bent to the required shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackmac Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Sorry to dig this up again... If anybody else if looking for hose and would like to be the next tester then I have found a couple of viable looking alternatives, albeit a bit more expensive. http://www.asap-supplies.com/marine/vernalift-inline-offset/marine-exhaust-hose-412576 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/330623212411?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648 I'm going to have a go at fitting the stuff maverik linked to some time this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetsu0san Posted October 8, 2013 Author Share Posted October 8, 2013 Back again. I actually managed to fettle all of my pipework into place without having to buy anything after all. However, I did pick up some hose at Newbury on Sunday anyway. I was just worried about temperature but I think my fears were unfounded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris113 Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Sorry to dig this up again... If anybody else if looking for hose and would like to be the next tester then I have found a couple of viable looking alternatives, albeit a bit more expensive. http://www.asap-supplies.com/marine/vernalift-inline-offset/marine-exhaust-hose-412576 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/330623212411?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648 I'm going to have a go at fitting the stuff maverik linked to some time this week. You can knock one of your list, I've had 2 lots of the blue silicone stuff in your ebay link. Unfortunately it is not as the seller describes, having an external steel core instead of internal. I was very disappointed with the quality and returned it because it felt like you could push your finger through it. I was refunded, albeit not the return postage and they said they would contact me when the correct version that the picture shows was in stock. I rang them a month later to ask if it was in because they didn't ring, to which they said it was in stock. Once again I ordered it and they sent the same low quality version as before. I've had bits from that seller before and can't fault them, but I wouldn't buy the flexible hose from them sadly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacr2man Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 You can knock one of your list, I've had 2 lots of the blue silicone stuff in your ebay link. Unfortunately it is not as the seller describes, having an external steel core instead of internal. I was very disappointed with the quality and returned it because it felt like you could push your finger through it. I was refunded, albeit not the return postage and they said they would contact me when the correct version that the picture shows was in stock. I rang them a month later to ask if it was in because they didn't ring, to which they said it was in stock. Once again I ordered it and they sent the same low quality version as before. I've had bits from that seller before and can't fault them, but I wouldn't buy the flexible hose from them sadly. I have just unpacked an order from them and its the same story they have sent the wrong hose not the one in the pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Yeah knock number 2 off, that stuff where the wire is not "captive" between layers of material is utter rubbish, and is way too vulnrable and delicate.... Nice find with the marine hose though, that could work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwakers Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 i used this stuff on my snorkle. flexible and tough, but cheaper than silicone. perfect for my application. and available in different diameters. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170814024305?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fdsa.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_sacat%3D0%26_from%3DR40%26_nkw%3D170814024305%26_rdc%3D1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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