CFM+ elbow not sealing

Cutting-Edge Diesel · Oct 17, 2011

Any one have problems with it not sealing? I have had 2 diffent ones on it and new gaskets and both don't seal. I have a bad turbo that is leaking oil and it's blowing enough oil out to pool up on the intake. Could it be my intake? Just wondering if anyone has had this problem.

redracer62 · Oct 17, 2011

i dont think mine ever leaked, but the gasket it comes with just looked like it would so. i just put some rtv on both sides and i dont think it leaks at all.

Cutting-Edge Diesel · Oct 17, 2011

I use high tack gasket sealant on it and it still leaked. Might try not useing the gasket.

chappy · Oct 17, 2011

I had the same problem with the banks elbow on mine so it now has a stocker 05 up one on it.

strokin6L · Oct 17, 2011

I've had the CFM+ large mouth carbon fiber one on mine for a long time with no issues what so ever.

florida 6.0 · Oct 17, 2011

My accufab elbow leaked for a few heat cycles then stopped.

BlueWaffle · Oct 17, 2011

matt is it not those brass inserts that aren't seating? i'm telling ya...just go with the stocker. those intakes are a waste of $ imo...

Cutting-Edge Diesel · Oct 17, 2011

No it's nor the brass inserts. I think I'm doing a complete custom set up anyway.

Arctic Fox · Oct 17, 2011

Yes mine was leaking also, I had to use some RTV to get it sealed up.
The problem is it's not flat, I used a straight edge to check it when I had it off to seal it.

Cutting-Edge Diesel · Oct 17, 2011

What a POS

Pizza pig · Oct 17, 2011

yup you pretty much said it, just do a stocker vbanded to a aluminum cold side pipe

Craig@MFI · Oct 18, 2011

We have the factory 6.0 flanges in aluminum if you want to make your own elbow

fordboy11 · Oct 18, 2011

Yep another one for RTV sh!t works

Arctic Fox · Oct 18, 2011

Craig@MPD said:
We have the factory 6.0 flanges in aluminum if you want to make your own elbow

How much? I guess I could just find a used factory elbow and cut the flange off.
Does anybody make an aluminum or SS elbow in 3 1/2" (besides Banks)?

Extended Power · Oct 18, 2011

Arctic Fox said:
How much? I guess I could just find a used factory elbow and cut the flange off.
Does anybody make an aluminum or SS elbow in 3 1/2" (besides Banks)?

Yeah.
Every pipe manufacturing company out there makes 3.5" pipe in stainless and aluminum.

Just make your own...use a v-band connection at the elbow, and a rolled bead at the intercoolerection. (Need to use silicone boots to allow engine movement at the cooler.)