Air Coupler>Will it collapse on me ?
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Air Coupler>Will it collapse on me ?
I'm installing a new red air coupler on my C5, I read a post saying that after while from the heat it will start to collapse. Has anybody else had this problem, should I install an inner support ?
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Re: Air Coupler>Will it collapse on me ? (speedy77)
I've heard of others having the problem, although I personally never have. I've had silicone air couplers for about 3 years with no problem at all. I'm not sure why or how they would collapse unless they were loose somehow or were too big.
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Re: Air Coupler>Will it collapse on me ? (speedy77)
Speedy77,
For what it's worth a Tec that races a Z06 stated that the STOCK air coupler has been know to collaspe. I have had mine for almost 2 yrs and no signs of collapse.
v/r
THE YAV :chevy
For what it's worth a Tec that races a Z06 stated that the STOCK air coupler has been know to collaspe. I have had mine for almost 2 yrs and no signs of collapse.
v/r
THE YAV :chevy
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Re: Air Coupler>Will it collapse on me ? (The Yav)
Mine has never shown any sign of this problem, it would seem to have to have a restriched or clogged filter to enitiate this condition. but not sure of this. :seeya
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Re: Air Coupler>Will it collapse on me ? (DsC5)
no problems here :seeya
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Re: Air Coupler>Will it collapse on me ? (speedy77)
Our stock one has collapsed on the stock engine. The silicone unit we currently have has not collapsed, even while flowing more air, in the now modded engine...
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Re: Air Coupler>Will it collapse on me ? (speedy77)
It should be no problem. Silicone couplers can withstand underhood heat and not warp if they are undamaged to begin with. I have one attached to my Halltech CF and the throttle body, still no issues after3 years.
