#25778, "RE: FYI...T-bolt clamps" In response to Reply # 0
FYI, t-bolt clamps are too damn pricy! I needed either 16 or 18, and that was just gonna be too much $$$... but for 2 bucks a piece, thats decent, cause the napa here wanted over 4 bucks a piece, and that was them giving me a small discount...
#25779, "RE: FYI...T-bolt clamps" In response to Reply # 1
NAPA Part Number >> 7051532
2.69 each, Sorry. But that is still 2.00 cheaper than Roadrace or XS eng. I know 2.00 isn't a lot for off just one. But when you need 16 of them there is a big difference between 16x$5.00=80.00 and 16x2.69=43.00. I needed 16, cost me 45.xx after tax so I saved like 40.00.
#25780, "RE: FYI...T-bolt clamps" In response to Reply # 1
I'm sorry, i just don't see how people than can afford a stage 5 turbo and all the goodies that are required to go with can say that $40 - $60 for some high quality hose clamps is alot. That's just my broke ass talking. Don't mind me...
#25781, "RE: FYI...T-bolt clamps" In response to Reply # 3
>I'm sorry, i just don't see how people than can afford a >stage 5 turbo and all the goodies that are required to go >with can say that $40 - $60 for some high quality hose >clamps is alot. That's just my broke ass talking. Don't mind >me...
Well, if your blowing money on un-needed stuff, then you'll hit the bottom of your wallet too quick. I have ran 28psi on heavy duty stainless steel hose clamps that are like 76 cents a piece... no probs... now... if you didnt have beads on the end of all your piping, or good quality reinforced silicone connectors... then t-bolt clamps may help you....
#25782, "RE: FYI...T-bolt clamps" In response to Reply # 4
You guys may have misunderstood my post. I wasn't attacking anyone. I was just saying that if I had the money to afford all that nice shit for my car, I would probably appreciate the extra piece of mind that premium hose clamps would give me. I don't spend my money unnecessary stuff, i have a wife and other obligations. I only get paid 9.00 an hour,and providing a home for my family is more important to me than having the nicest car in the area. Someday, i'd like to think that i'll have a car as nice as yours, it'll just take me a little longer to get there. Much respect to you guys though.
#25783, "RE: FYI...T-bolt clamps" In response to Reply # 5
Sorry, I wasnt attacking anyone either, I am just saying that regular heavy duty ones will do you fine unless your going all show and want the added look of the big thick monsters or if your shit is sloppy and doesnt fit right in the first place.... but 2 bucks a piece is a great price cause they are usually twice that.
#25784, "RE: FYI...T-bolt clamps" In response to Reply # 0
Dude! you are awsome I've been searching for a while for them, and cheapest i have found them is like 4 bucks a piece. These damn worm gear clamps are crap..
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#25785, "RE: FYI...T-bolt clamps" In response to Reply # 7
Oh ya, those are 2-1/2 I.D. clamps. W/ them closed as far as you can get them to close they look like they are still too big for 2-1/2 piping. But w/ a good quality coupling on (not the cheap HRC ones) they fit and tighten down perfect and you still have some room to tighten more if you could.
These are bad ass clamps. The ring thickness is 3/4 think and the nuts are self-locking.