aluminium vbands?

[Scullies]

Has anyone used aluminium vbands to seal boost pipes?

I am thinking about vbanding the turbo outlet on my turbo, so I can get the charge pipe to sit a bit lower and also do away with the silicone coupler and clamps.

 

[beachbuggy]

I've jsut bought a load of 2.5" ones for that reason, I went for the male/female ones as they are a better seal. I think you could also use a slight smear of sealant on the face as well to help.. However with the actual v-band they are quite big so if space is tight, not sure how good they will be compared to jubilee clips and silicone..

 

[Scullies]

Any secret way to weld these things without them warping? Is it enough to weld them clamped together?

I have bought the type with the "rubber" gasket that fits in a recess between the 2 flanges. If they leak, I will bust out the sika flex construction silicone

 

[badger5]

I've jsut bought a load of 2.5" ones for that reason, I went for the male/female ones as they are a better seal. I think you could also use a slight smear of sealant on the face as well to help.. However with the actual v-band they are quite big so if space is tight, not sure how good they will be compared to jubilee clips and silicone..

got pictures/pricing of these dan?
they sound handy

 

[beachbuggy]

I've only seen this type which is what Scullies ordered
CXRacing 2.5" V-Band O-Ring Kit Aluminum Flange W/ Stainless Steel Clamp Turbo | eBay

Not got any pictures of the other type yet but they are identical to the 3" ones I sent you but in ali... I'll find out prices when they arrive..

 

[Scullies]

2.5" inch Aluminum V BAND CLAMP & FLANGE KIT With Gasket Oring V-Band vband | eBay

 

[badger5]

thx

 

[Miguel_S#]

Very Nice