Here are some info:

stock evo 8 gsr besides full TBE, mbc to 23 psi.

At first, it had one t clamp to hold the black hose on the body of the IM. It came off while boosting. I put it back on again, then it happened again. Now I have 2 t clamps on it. Still it came off while boosting.

I have the basic t clamp. Nothing really special about them.

My question is - is this normal? Should I get better t clamps to make sure it wont blow off again? What's an alternative to fix this problem so I can boost without the GF freaking out whenever this happen???

Thanks in advance.

 

Crank it down tighter?

Try using some hairspray too...

 

is that the factory black hose ? if so thats the problem inside were it sits on thr tb lip is worn out and cant getta good seal, happin to my cuz last month. just check it out GL

 

do you have 3" or 2.75" clamps ? more than likely the issue

 

yes, its the factory black hose coupling that connects the uicp to the body. i bought a big enough t clamp to fit the 3 inch diameter of the circle. IMO the hose is pretty worn out.

and yes i tighten it up tight enough...

 

Then buy a new hose?

 

Tighten down the t-bolt clamp until it doesnt tighten any more (thanks Aaron). Unless you have a tbolt on the factory aluminum pipe, otherwise you'll oval it.

 

+1 hairspray.

 

can someone educate me on the 'hairspray' idea? i dont get it.

i bought a nicer clamp to get rid of the cheap ones. i havent boosted as the gf is riding with me. i scared her enough when it broke on us on 2 separate occasions...

 

change the hose but +1 on tightening all the way down josel i have my old one sitting in my garage still in good condition im running the hks ssqv kit for 8 it came with the polished pipes. if you want my black hose you can have it. just let me know

 

im looking into upgrading the uicp/licp. just doing my research now.

yellowrocket - what kind of uicp do you have? would it be compatible with a stock ix bov set up?

 

hks...... uicp is hks and so is turbo outlet. i bought the racing suction intake and it came with polished turbo outlet. and the ssqv specific kit for evo came with polished uicp and flange for vta blow valve. if you still need the stock black hose and pipe i just found it digging in my garage in a box by my r1 let me know...

 

Spray a coat of hairspray where the coupler and the flange mates then tighten the clamp. Works like a charm.

 

^hmmm really? im going to try that out! thanks guys.

 

Go to ETS and get their intercooler and pipe kit. Awesome quality and great pricing that is what I have.