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Old Mar 5, 2005 | 12:05 AM
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Silicone TB Connector

Kinda silly, but where did everyone get their connector for the throttlebody? I'm thinking a piece of 4" id silicone hose should work, but I wanted to make sure before I spent the $$$ for some. The one on the car now is kinda old and nasty looking.
Old Mar 5, 2005 | 01:27 AM
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Re: Silicone TB Connector

A 4" silicon connector will do the trick. I use the Turbonetics connectors, they are a bit pricey, but good quality.
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Old Mar 5, 2005 | 02:31 PM
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Re: Silicone TB Connector

Or here:

http://www.hightempsilicone.com/
Old Mar 7, 2005 | 10:37 AM
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Re: Silicone TB Connector

I used an HTS 4" to 3" silicone coupler as a temporary fix. I'm going to make a 4" metal transition piece down the road so I can use a straight 4" coupler.
Old Mar 9, 2005 | 01:25 AM
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will the three inch stretch over the three and a half inch MAF, I couldn't get it to.
Old Mar 9, 2005 | 03:35 AM
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I bought mine right from Vortech. I don't recall the exact price, but I don't remember it costing to much.
Old Mar 9, 2005 | 09:42 AM
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Re: Silicone TB Connector

My transition cost about $20 from HTS, but I'm also a dealer. Normally, they go about $25.

If you want, take something like this...
http://shop.airflowonline.com/Mercha..._Code=4315-340
...and bend the 4" end to match the throttle body. Shouldn't be too hard to do.
Old Mar 9, 2005 | 09:44 AM
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Re: Silicone TB Connector

I hate to be the El-Cheapo of the bunch, but I used a 4"-3" sewer pipe connector from Home Depot. It ran me about $6 if I remember right. It's half inch thick black rubber that fits nicely.
Old Mar 16, 2005 | 12:09 AM
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Re: Silicone TB Connector

Originally Posted by mn_vette
I hate to be the El-Cheapo of the bunch, but I used a 4"-3" sewer pipe connector from Home Depot. It ran me about $6 if I remember right. It's half inch thick black rubber that fits nicely.

I used the same thing to make a smooth air bellow for his ram air. All you have to is boil it in water and it will fit perfectly.
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