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Message: [QUOTE="TARM, post: 465786, member: 578"] If you want to save money on hose and still get tough hose go to NAPA and pick up some 3" OTR(big rig) truck rad hose. Its thick, rigid, and very strong. Allows you to make them whatever length you find ideal. Nothing to worry about. Easy to get more if you need it. I know they handle 60psi with no issues. I cut it with my band saw to get nice even and smooth ends. Have seen it used on a number of the old school pulling tractors as well. I know I can not be the only person that uses this stuff. As for t-bolt clamps; if a person is serious about wanting the best, most even seal and clamping force, then Mikalor brand are the best. Nothing I have seen comes close to touching these for even and total clamping force in a T-bolt. Not to mention over all quality. They are literally 2-3x the tq force and likely more in actual sealing pressure which is like 400+ psi for those in the 3" range to give you an idea. Other wise just pick up some Clampco. That is the brand McMaster Carr carries and IIRC is NAPA as well although for some reason I am thinking I saw "5 Star" there last time I was in the back rummaging thru the parts bins but I could be wrong. (Nice living in small towns where they will let you do that stuff.) I know many loath worm clamps but the ones you typical see from auto parts and hardware stores are nothing like the top end ones such as those by ABA. Very different animal IMO. Beveled edges, full sleeves, much higher tq level. Over all worms have been shown to have more even clamping and sealing force lb for lb of tension from what I have read. The issue has always been total clamping force. Maybe consider quick release for the intake side of the turbo (filter and intake tube). Will keep things sealed fine as there is no-where near the pressures positive or vacuum and makes it much faster to get things off and on since those tend to come off more frequently to do any work. For the intake pleniums unless yours are leaking around the head or inlets have just been mangled pick up the billet inserts. They are a friction fit; at least mine were, which was very nice. You can then apply all the force you want. They have a small ridge that helps create a better seal. Sometimes changing out plenums can turn into a PITA. Then for some reason you end up with a leak ........ Not to mention extra cost. If you really need them because of condition or huge boost levels great if not.........Just my opinion [/QUOTE]