sean's cheap thrills, 90 1.6 with subaru td04
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it really doesnt look as bad as i thought, the leverage looks low. its just that a little piece of me dies when i have to stack fitting to get the result i want when i know just about any adapter can be made out of one piece/unit.
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Sometimes it makes sense though. Like a pipe thread should only be a 1 use connection, its perfect for cutting into expensive parts. While a flare type connection is great for stuff that has to be undone a couple times its really not something you want to integrate into a part unless its an inverted flare. Straight, washer/oring seals fall in a middle ground, where they're easy to put on parts and are ok with connection/disconnection but have their own draw backs.
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Sometimes it makes sense though. Like a pipe thread should only be a 1 use connection, its perfect for cutting into expensive parts. While a flare type connection is great for stuff that has to be undone a couple times its really not something you want to integrate into a part unless its an inverted flare. Straight, washer/oring seals fall in a middle ground, where they're easy to put on parts and are ok with connection/disconnection but have their own draw backs.
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you can crimp either. just need the proper fittings.
i have access to a hydraulic crimper, but id have to but the right size dies, and i really didnt wnat to get into custom hoses. with barbs, if i spring a leak at the track, all i need is a screwdriver and length of hose.
on a related note, check this **** out
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Milton-Ind...-Tool/19252906
i have access to a hydraulic crimper, but id have to but the right size dies, and i really didnt wnat to get into custom hoses. with barbs, if i spring a leak at the track, all i need is a screwdriver and length of hose.
on a related note, check this **** out
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Milton-Ind...-Tool/19252906
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can anyone inform me as to why one would choose a puck style clutch over a full disc when theres a choice of either that would satisfy torque requirements? after a little google searching, i am still unclear as to what the pros and cons are to each type.
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the female die had a sharp edge, so it left a ridge on the pipe. it has been fixed, but i dont have a good pic of the bead i rolled after the die was rounded off.
heres the first one i rolled
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I saw those when I was searching for ideas. Probably way less work for the same result, and you'll never see the ugliness.
Edit: when I'm done using it, you can borrow it. it might be a while though, we are going to finish the season (may) before we turbo.
Edit: when I'm done using it, you can borrow it. it might be a while though, we are going to finish the season (may) before we turbo.
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Puck versus non-puck at same rating means that puck clutch has weaker pressure plate because the material is grippier. I prefer the stronger pressure plate and smoother engagement of the non-puck, myself.
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Totally didn't see the ninja edit. I'll hit you up when I finally get around to bead rolling my piping, I should probably do it before a track day. If you're not done I will just make the ghetto one. I don't know why no one has mass-produced one of those and sold it for $10 I bet they would sell like wildfire.
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yet another idea i came across, although it hurts me to see a crimper used i such a way
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