Intercooler boots question

[ohanahorse]

Hi, was under the truck Sunday and looking at the intercooler boots. Both are very soft and easy to compress. Is this normal or should they be firm like a radiator hose? I think they are probably original equipment. How to I test and if they need to be replaced, does anyone know the size of each? I found this place which seems to be inexpensive. Your thoughts please.
Intercooler Pipe Fabrication - Silicone Intake Systems Auto Parts

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1997 3500 Xcab 5spd 4x4-BHAF (w prefilter) & heatshield, Bullwinkled, Training Wheels w F&R factory boards, Clear headlights, Fuel system updated (thanks Joe G!), new Turbo, New top end, Prodigy...Wish list-Alloy wheels, 4" exhaust, front spoiler, gauges

[cumminsturbo94]

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'94 ram 2500 12-valve, 4x4, 3.55's, 47rh, autometer pyro boost and trans on the a-pillar, muffler and silencer ring MIA.

[illflem]

The boots in your link appear to be geared towards gassers and are too small.
Stock boots are soft and expand so much under high boost it's scary but they seem to hold up.
Your boost gauge will tell you if you have a leak, a small leak will make a big difference.

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Bill
'95 2500 4wd auto
'95 3500 5 speed heavy hauler
Both far from stock

[ohanahorse]

Hi, Do you know the size of the stock boots. It appears that they offer up to 5". I will measure tonight, but I think they are 4" factory..but not sure

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1997 3500 Xcab 5spd 4x4-BHAF (w prefilter) & heatshield, Bullwinkled, Training Wheels w F&R factory boards, Clear headlights, Fuel system updated (thanks Joe G!), new Turbo, New top end, Prodigy...Wish list-Alloy wheels, 4" exhaust, front spoiler, gauges

[got smoked]

i believe there are kind of a special boot the intercooler side is 4 in and the turbo side of the boot is reduced to 3 in

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2000 black sport 4 in lift nv5600 stock but not for long!

[illflem]

Got smoked is right, they are 3"x4" and 22-1/2° bends
Here's where I get them PDR Diesel Performance: Intercooler boot and clamp kit 1994-02 (2nd Gen)

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Bill
'95 2500 4wd auto
'95 3500 5 speed heavy hauler
Both far from stock

[K204DR]

I got all of mine from that silicone intake place. they are very thick, way thicker than the factory ones. so far they're holding up great, but i've not gotten over 26 psi of boost yet. gonna had governer springs and fuel plate in the next week or so, maybe we'll test them out some more. my buddy has them on his truck and they hold at 45psi for him.

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88 Chevy airforce crewcab 1ton 6bt 47rh modified 4K GSK Pcola 2's starwheel and preboost tweaked.
72 Scout 4bt 1tons http://4btswaps.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1667

[Bomaster238]

puredieselpower.com sells kits for these. i havent gotten the whole kit but got both upper hump hoses and they are great. but i want the lower intercooler boots also. the kits are like 250 with clamps. XDP has them too

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94 12valve 5 speed. custom 5" single stack,AFE intake,Holset H1E, bosch 370s, TST #6, Schied Diesel DVs, HD valve springs, A-meter Pyro and boost, boost elbow, KPD killed,16.5*, 550hp clutch on the way, leveling kit

[ohanahorse]

K..well thanks for all the input...next question, it looks to me like the clamps are/should be re-useable instead of ordering new ones?? What say ye...

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1997 3500 Xcab 5spd 4x4-BHAF (w prefilter) & heatshield, Bullwinkled, Training Wheels w F&R factory boards, Clear headlights, Fuel system updated (thanks Joe G!), new Turbo, New top end, Prodigy...Wish list-Alloy wheels, 4" exhaust, front spoiler, gauges

[tony597fitter]

I have been running these ones for about a year with no problems.
Silicone hose kits for Dodge Trucks. Silicone Boot Replacements.

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97 ECLB 4x4, , NV4500 w/1 3/8" shaft w/SBC 3600 DD Street Drag , PSC box, 4kgsk, 20*, 4" 304 silverline, #100 plate FF, Silver Bullet 64, DDP4s, .024 DVs, stage 2 ported & polished head, O-rings and ARPs, Fluidampr, Pacbrake PRXB.

[Bomaster238]

yea you can use the stock ones....its just most kits come with heavy duty new ones

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94 12valve 5 speed. custom 5" single stack,AFE intake,Holset H1E, bosch 370s, TST #6, Schied Diesel DVs, HD valve springs, A-meter Pyro and boost, boost elbow, KPD killed,16.5*, 550hp clutch on the way, leveling kit

[Larsbars]

Originally Posted by tony597fitter

I have been running these ones for about a year with no problems.
Silicone hose kits for Dodge Trucks. Silicone Boot Replacements.

+1 on these. Have as well fit great and have not had an issue since I put them on.