Re: Why is IC-TB hose shaped that way?

[Sachelle Babbar <sbabbar@iris.nyit.edu>]

Because the early turbos didn't have bypass valves, the excessive pressure
will "inflate" the hose against its rings and ease the pressure spike. I
say it didn't work very well. No substitute for the later bypass valve.

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On Tue, 10 Feb 1998, Rob Winchell wrote:

> Q -
> 
> Anyone know the reason the "Michelin Man" IC-TB hose is shaped the way it
> is, instead of being smooth? I noticed the Samco hoses are also shaped that
> way, so I figured there must be a reason. So they don't collapse under
> vacuum? Anyone?
> 
> Rob Winchell
> 91 200Q
> 
>