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Old Jul 14, 2005 | 12:38 PM
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Feeler, replacement intercooler boots.

Just curious if there is any interest in replacement intercooler boots? they would be available in red, blue and black. High quality silicon boots, would work with stock or aftermarket intercoolers.
 
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Old Jul 14, 2005 | 01:22 PM
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Hell yeah!

The standard ones keep getting sucked in on themselves causing all sorts of crap to happen, so yeah, I would love some high quality IC boots

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Old Jul 16, 2005 | 11:50 AM
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Old Jul 16, 2005 | 12:58 PM
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what they said
 
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Old Jul 16, 2005 | 01:14 PM
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I will be getting some black ones on monday. PM me if you are interested.
 
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Old Jul 16, 2005 | 01:52 PM
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If you don't mind me asking, where are you getting them from and how much is it?
 
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Old Jul 16, 2005 | 02:44 PM
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they wil be $20 per set and I will be having them custom made.
 
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Old Jul 16, 2005 | 04:25 PM
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they wil be $20 per set and I will be having them custom made.
Can we see a picture of one installed?
 
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Old Jul 16, 2005 | 04:29 PM
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I will be happy to show what they look like installed and not installed. I have to get more because the set for my car went on another persons car who needed them more than I did.
 
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Old Jul 16, 2005 | 08:57 PM
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how is it going to look.... is it gonna have the factory functions? or will it look different?

i'd be interested... anything to dress up my engine!
 
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Old Jul 16, 2005 | 09:50 PM
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I too would be interested. Blue sounds nice . I don't even have my MCS yet and I'm ready to start customizing!!!
 
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Old Jul 16, 2005 | 10:44 PM
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Detlman, why would anyone, much less everyone, want to replace those pathetic thin, leaky, heat intollerant, accordian bellows I'm keeping my OEM equipment..........oh, they come in black too................

Duh, yes we all want them. Also most people would probably pay even more if you provided some nice narrow stainless aircraft hose clamps. So quit stalling & thanks in advance. Is there a clear intercooler diverter in the works?
 
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Old Jul 16, 2005 | 11:39 PM
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That sounds awesome. My pick would be red.
 
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Old Jul 17, 2005 | 06:41 AM
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Originally Posted by kyriian
how is it going to look.... is it gonna have the factory functions? or will it look different?

i'd be interested... anything to dress up my engine!
they are smooth and slightly shiny. If you have an alta inake they are made from a similar material. Very clean and functional.

You guys are funny.

namwob, I thought I was getting flamed at first...lol

Tomorow I wll have pix for ya.
 
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Old Jul 17, 2005 | 08:18 AM
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think they will pop off under 20psi boost?
 
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Old Jul 17, 2005 | 09:02 AM
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Because they're silicone ? If that proved to be an issue, I'm sure it could be addressed with a little spray adhesive smeared on the snorkels, maybe even use hose clamps I think they will prove to be superior to the stock ones. With a linear inside diameter these could qualify for exagerated undocumented HP gains.( powerful marketing tool!)
 
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Old Jul 17, 2005 | 09:18 AM
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Intercooler boots

We're interested too at the $20 price. Need pics please!
 
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Old Jul 17, 2005 | 10:16 AM
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they should hold 20 psi with no problem. I know they have seen 30 psi on onther cars in various configurations.

I guess them main consideration of holding th eboost will be the clamps. I know the boots will hold.
 
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Old Jul 17, 2005 | 12:18 PM
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Me too (raises hand)!
 
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Old Jul 17, 2005 | 12:33 PM
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Old Jul 17, 2005 | 12:50 PM
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Count me in for a set of red one's
 
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Old Jul 17, 2005 | 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by detlman
Just curious if there is any interest in replacement intercooler boots? they would be available in red, blue and black. High quality silicon boots, would work with stock or aftermarket intercoolers.
Me me me ! ! !

More info please.............
 
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Old Jul 18, 2005 | 11:06 AM
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We'd take a set of red ones.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2005 | 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by ScottinBend
Me me me ! ! !

More info please.............
What info would you like?

I picked up the black ones today and will have the red ones Wednsday.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2005 | 06:26 PM
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Add me to the "Blue List", please.

Jim Williams
 
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