PZKW108 wrote:
I think you really took my post the wrong way......
first I'm not into drag racing at all , turbo lag is not good for any application
you don't need CNC machines, tube benders, press brakes to do intercooler piping, you can buy 45 and 90 degree aluminium elbow really cheap and some can be silicone ( e-bay ) .
and the Samco hose from ID part are actually 279$.
I've done a few turbo project as a fab welder and I have tools and welder to do aluminium in my garage.
I don't think the one from the turbo is a big deal but the one on the other side might !!
I didn't take it the wrong way at all. I understand where you're coming from and I know you aren't racing your Jeep, which is exactly why I questioned the project in the first place. I can't see the point of all the effort when you can get custom fit silicone hoses, which ARE $200 for the IDParts Brand Name (Not SAMCO), that work fine. I guess if your Jeep is making significantly more power than most it makes sense. I have had IDParts hoses on my Jeep for almost a year and never had any blow off problems. Just make sure they're clean before they go on and use adhesive if you must (I didn't) and there shouldn't be a problem.
And again, I'm not saying don't do it. I encourage you to go for it if you have the time and will.