I'm upgrading intercoolers, just wondering if anyone sells those silicone boots in different colors still? I thought Alta had them for a while, could be mistaken.

 

I believe ALTA still does.
That's where I purchased mine.

 

Are you talking about replacing the current (OEM) metal pieces that attach to both sides of the intercooler? I was just thinking about that last night too!

 

I'm pretty sure he is just talking about the rubber seals that those pieces clamp into place.

I'm not sure why one would want to replace the clamps? I guess you could take them off and have them powdercoated for looks though. .. .

 

Wouldn't Silicone ones flow better and be more heat resistant than metal ones?

 

I have a set of black ones from Alta. Need them?

 

New or used? How much $$.?

 

Can you post pics? I'm confused.

 

they are complicated parts to shape. If you want to improve them, there are options for porting/polishing them, and if you're worried about heat, you can get the coated.

The boots that connect the horns to the IC are what the others are talking about.

Matt

 

Call Alta. I ordered red ones last Friday for my new DFIC IC that I am picking up today. My red boots should arrive today via UPS .

LongBoard

 

Do the silicone ones offer any advantage, other than bling, over the OE ones?

 

OE ones are rubber, can dry out and crack over time.

 

Ah, I see. Thanks!

 

Can someone give suggestions on where to find a ceramic coater? I have searched, but can't find one close?

 

Also, the one after the SC you want to shed heat, and the one after the IC... Sometimes you want it to shed, sometimes you want it to insulate. Makes the coating choice tough.

What are you after?

Matt

 

These things.


Used here on the sides of the IC.

If you want the set of black ones I have give me a PM please. I would like to keep it out of the thread.

 

thank you for being considerate. And thank you for the exhaust(sidenote) I still love it. haha Yes, those are what I am talking about. What are you impressions of them? Did you use them?

 

I didn't use the silicon boots. I have heard mixed remarks if they're better then the rubber. So I have stuck with the rubber.

 

I saw the silicone boots recently and thought they looked a little too home-made. They sort of looked crushed and wrinkled and the frayed edges just didn't look right to me.

That doesn't mean they are not better, just that I didn't like the look.

 

I think mini madness and GTT offers them as well.

They are a ***** to put on!

It took my son and I to put them.

"watch my fingers dad!"

he heals faster !!!

 

haha well hell, wish I woulda known that before I ordered a blue set from alta. oh well. I'll get them on one way or another, besides if they are a tight fit that equals no leaks right? haha

 

I'll vote for the GT Tuning parts as well.
They come in the right shape. Oval, not round.

 

What's the best source for these?

 

Can I get a link to the GT Tuning silicone hoses? thanks......

 

Here you go

Roland is a good guy to deal with so email him if you have any questions.


PS: I do agree they are a bugger to put on but are well worth it.