Armaspeed Intake Silicone Coupler Dimension

[calmeda1]

Yesterday I was re-tightening the clamps on the intake's silicone coupler and once I was finally done, I noticed the coupler was starting to tear. I didn't feel like going through the long effort of uninstalling/reinstalling the whole intake just for measuring, so I wanted to see if there's anyone here who has the dimensions for the coupler? I couldn't find a standalone Armaspeed coupler online, so I'll probably just go with Mishimoto. I just need the dimensions if possible!

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[ry0de]

Yesterday I was re-tightening the clamps on the intake's silicone coupler and once I was finally done, I noticed the coupler was starting to tear. I didn't feel like going through the long effort of uninstalling/reinstalling the whole intake just for measuring, so I wanted to see if there's anyone here who has the dimensions for the coupler? I couldn't find a standalone Armaspeed coupler online, so I'll probably just go with Mishimoto. I just need the dimensions if possible!

Did you ever find out?

 

[Thraxbert]

Did you ever find out?

Silicone couplers are industry standard sizes, typically measured in half inch increments in both length and diameter. All you have to do is measure what you have and buy another one from any auto parts supplier (e.g. Jegs). Angles are also standardized: straight (0°), 45°, 60°, 90° are most common.

Measure the length. Measure the inside diameter. Check the angle. Buy the same thing. Probably won't cost you more than $30.

 

[ry0de]

Silicone couplers are industry standard sizes, typically measured in half inch increments in both length and diameter. All you have to do is measure what you have and buy another one from any auto parts supplier (e.g. Jegs). Angles are also standardized: straight (0°), 45°, 60°, 90° are most common.

Measure the length. Measure the inside diameter. Check the angle. Buy the same thing. Probably won't cost you more than $30.

Yeah it’s apparently 72mm, but closest I could find was a 70mm. But I’m assuming that’ll allow for a tighter hold so I don’t risk it loosening up again?

On that note, I didn’t notice it til maybe around 3k miles of driving, but the intake pipe was completely disconnected from the turbo. No CEL or anything, so is this something I should worry about?

Thanks!

 

[Thraxbert]

Yeah it’s apparently 72mm, but closest I could find was a 70mm. But I’m assuming that’ll allow for a tighter hold so I don’t risk it loosening up again?

On that note, I didn’t notice it til maybe around 3k miles of driving, but the intake pipe was completely disconnected from the turbo. No CEL or anything, so is this something I should worry about?

Thanks!

It'll be no problem to use a 70mm. They're stretchy. Car will never notice the difference. It is surprising that the charge pipe having no connection to the turbo didn't throw a code. It should have thrown codes indicating that the expected boost PSI vs. measured boost PSI are way off from one another.

Some people with troublesome couplers switch to T-bolt clamps or double clamp both ends of the coupler. Not sure what kind of clamp your intake came with, but T-bolts hold great and are inexpensive from auto suppliers.

 

[ry0de]

It'll be no problem to use a 70mm. They're stretchy. Car will never notice the difference. It is surprising that the charge pipe having no connection to the turbo didn't throw a code. It should have thrown codes indicating that the expected boost PSI vs. measured boost PSI are way off from one another.

Some people with troublesome couplers switch to T-bolt clamps or double clamp both ends of the coupler. Not sure what kind of clamp your intake came with, but T-bolts hold great and are inexpensive from auto suppliers.

Yeah very odd that there’s no CEL. I just cleaned the area. There’s definitely some excess oil but nothing too alarming. More worried about debris getting into the turbo. But with no CEL or other issues, I don’t think I need to worry right?

But yeah I ordered some T-bolt clamps. Hopefully they hold better!

Thanks!

 

[Thraxbert]

Yeah very odd that there’s no CEL. I just cleaned the area. There’s definitely some excess oil but nothing too alarming. More worried about debris getting into the turbo. But with no CEL or other issues, I don’t think I need to worry right?

But yeah I ordered some T-bolt clamps. Hopefully they hold better!

Thanks!

I have high confidence everything is fine. This has been a hassle for you, I'm sure, but based on your report, I don't think any actual harm was caused.

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