Re: an idea about my boost problem

["Gary G. Erickson" <erickson@teleport.com>]

"Buchholz, Steven" wrote:

> ... agreed.  What I suggested offline to Michael is that he could simulate
> the reinforcements like are on the Audi-spec'd hose for the ur-q by
> installing tie wraps every couple inches along the length of the hose ...

I'm having problems envisioning how this would help.  The problem is
that the hose is collapsing in on itself.  The way I'm picturing your
solution, it would only help if the hose was expanding outwards under
pressure.

Am I missing something here?

> I remember some time back that someone posted information about where one
> could get reinforced hose similar to the stuff that Audi uses in different
> diameters.

Another alternative to the rigid metal pipe that I suggested might be to
head towards NAPA with some measurements and look through their
selection of semi-truck cooling system hoses.  This is what I did for my
turbo outlet to IC connection and it worked quite well.  

Judging from the thickness and rigidity of that hose, I doubt you'd have
any problems with it collapsing.

later,

-Gary

'85 turbo GT coupe
'84 4kq