Another reason to use T-bolt clamps ONLY

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Jun 1, 2010 | 02:11 PM

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From: Creedmoor, nc

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Originally Posted by kidcrash603

I've been running 23psi for 12000 miles on Dejon piping.... with worm clamps. As long as you have good quality worm clamps and understand how to tighten them properly and not strip them, you are fine. Most of the ones i've seen come off are ones that people tightened to the point of stripping the clamp or where the clamp had started to twist due to over tightening.

That was the case on one of my blowouts. The replacement was perfect, however, and still blew out on me. The lower hose clamps lasted almost 30,000 miles before blowing out on me, so just because you have lasted 12k miles doesnt mean it will continue to last.... But if you are willing to take the risk, feel free. A dent in my hood and broken A/C is all I lost...

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Originally Posted by efactor

I'm using 2.0 and 2.5 regular clamps on my injen (hotside) CP for my LNF, except when you try to connect the lower piece to the intercooler is when the t-bolt clamps come in handy. Drove 2000 miles without my pipe blowing off or causing any vibration.

Get back to us after 30,000 miles (about how long the lowers lasted on mine).

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Originally Posted by julius41282

EXACTLY! Tighten them down till the vein in your head starts to bulge...then you should be good...

lol true! Another benefit of these clamps! dont have to worry about over torquing, too little torquing, etc.