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Old 08-05-2015, 10:34 AM
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Exclamation silicone couplers for throttle body

Hey guys, just went to hook up my intercooler but the throttle bodies are too close together to get my vibrant couplers and clamps on, anyone found a solution for this? Anyone found thinner wall couplers?
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Old 08-06-2015, 02:55 AM
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Re: silicone couplers for throttle body

I think mine are not silicone based, but high temp tolerant reinforced rubber.

See photo.

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Old 08-06-2015, 07:45 AM
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Re: silicone couplers for throttle body

Do you remember where you got them?
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Old 08-06-2015, 08:40 PM
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Re: silicone couplers for throttle body

Sorry, no. And I live in Finland

I'd try hydraulic hose shops or something similar industrial stuff.

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Old 08-06-2015, 10:42 PM
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Re: silicone couplers for throttle body

ok well thx anyway!

I ordered some mishimoto couplers that are .5mm thinner... hopefully thats enough!
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Old 09-29-2015, 07:44 PM
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Re: silicone couplers for throttle body

It wasn't. Still had to file down the inside edges of the throttle body a bunch and trim the couplers a bit.

Going to explore some other options down the road.
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