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Feb 2, 2005 | 07:15 PM

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Source for rubber hoses/couplers?

I'm looking for a 3-6" long hose that smoothly reduces from 3" to 2" in diameter. The Home Depot hose I have now does this with a pretty pronounced step, which is less than desireable for unimpeded airflow. I'm looking for something that goes from 3" to 2" in a smooth manner. This is for an intake pipe to turbo inlet connection. Anyone know where I can find one or order one from?

Feb 2, 2005 | 07:49 PM

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perhaps turbohoses.com?

Feb 3, 2005 | 05:11 AM

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Probablt atp they have a buncha stuff like that

<ul><li><a href="http://www.atpturbo.com">http://www.atpturbo.com</a</li></ul>

Feb 3, 2005 | 05:24 AM

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this place has a buncha stuff liek that....

decent prices too<ul><li><a href="http://www.roadraceengineering.com/mandrelbends.htm">http://www.roadraceengineering.com/mandrelbends.htm</a></li></ul>

Feb 3, 2005 | 11:51 AM

Ray Khan

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why not just get a turbo with a 3" inlet?

Feb 3, 2005 | 01:55 PM

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At least my smallish turbo is in a running car...for now.

I ordered one from RRE, and got their hose kit as well. I want to find some better hoses for the coolant, and replace some down near the turbo that are leaking. A bad valve cover gasket is the source of most of the oil spray I've got right now. I'm replacing that next weekend when I put in the revised lifters, since the cover will be off. What are you doing...helping, right?