CammedEvo

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I just wanted to give a quick warning about how tight you tighten t-bolts on the v2 FMIC as I was able to crush the outlet with a t-bolt.

Also, I've had a number of I/C's over the years and never experienced anything like this.

It is possible my unit was compromised as I did purchase it 2nd hand off Evom but even then it looked mint and I've purchased about 6 2nd hand Intercoolers over the years and never ran into this.

Andrew@AMS

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Unfortunately this happens when T-bolt clamps are not torqued properly.

The problem with T-bolt clamps is that they will keep tightening to the point where the pipe crushes. We don't recommend using T-bolt clamps as they are not needed. We don't even use them on our Omega GTR.

Heavy duty worm gear clamps work perfectly for us and will never cause this to happen to the pipe.

MiTech

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this is a perfect example where people blame the manufacturer,not the installer smh

Mike

Mitchubishievo

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Indeed, I've learned these T-Bolt clamps are quite the devil myself.

ikt

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grab a pipe expander at Harbor Freight for $15 bucks and push it back out. You're lucky it's AMS cuz it will probably work. Cheaper end tanks just crack.

Scottr126

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Unless you are a diesel of sorts running 50+ psi of boost just use quality worm gear clamps.

T-bolt clamps are no good.

CammedEvo

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Actually this is a thing piece of aluminum welded to the cast end tank... I'll stick with cutting the aluminum off and re-welding a bead rolled 2.5inch outlet.

I cant believe AMS's stance is "use worm gear clamps."

I am running diesel amounts of boost.

Scottr126

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You can run t-bolt clamps but they aren't necessary and no matter what pipe or intercooler its very easy to over tighten them and bend the tube. If you want to use t-bolts than that is fine just be careful. I find it easier to just use quality worm gear clamps and tighten them to around 40 in/lbs.

Scottr126

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http://amsperformance.com/resources/...a-t-bolt-clamp

Gamble

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Straight from the AMS website with worm clamps on a 900hp evo

http://amsperformance.com/builds/ams...2-ams-ta-x-evo

I could of told you 5+ years ago tbolt clamps suck. Make sure you have a really tight fit up as well. That helps a lot to keep piping in it's place. The less room they have to move the less likely they will pop off.

CammedEvo

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any recommendations on where I should purchase worm gear clamps?

Gamble

iTrader: (11)

Local parts store or ebay
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw...clamp&_sacat=0