Intake plenum v bands

[bens]

Just out of curiosity, has anyone seen v band intake plenums, that v band to the spider as well? Or just use the bolt connectors(not sure of the term) to prevent the boots from blowing off.

 

[m_j]

I have images of a red motor using v band plenums.
I havent popped that boot off, it usually the turbo to intercooler on mine

 

[bens]

Would you mind posting them or pm please, id be interested to see. Im running a custom air to water setup and it as well as my pipes have some good "barbs" although im looking to fab some v band flanges there just for ease of mind.

 

[Vader's Fury]

Most likely it is dave's truck from Alaska. Looked great!!

Most issues arise from the boots that go on the cold side pipe and not those in the intakes.

 

[m_j]

yeah I was gonna guess ?Dave907? from alaska but wasnt certain.
I will search his username to see if he still has the images up...
http://powerstrokearmy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1863&page=2

 

[Hotrodtractor]

I've done a v-band on one side and maintained the boot on the other plenum for misalignment - it makes installing and securing the y pipe pretty easy.

 

[gnxtc2]

Wiggins (style) clamps FTW....it's going to be a PITA to get the spyder to line up between the turbo and intakes.

Billy T.
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[powerstroke95]

Id say HRT has the right idea. With a Wiggins clamp, Im pretty sure your alignment would be crucial. Even just eliminating one of the boots would make install way easier

 

[bens]

Im liking the idea of 1 v band and boot on the other, the v band should keep the spider from wanting to move around blowing the boots off. Thanks for the ideas!