Charge pipe boot

[dieseladdiction23]

This may be the dumbest question but im gonna ask anyways haha. Im installing a s475 over stock kit, and I will say it has fought me the whole way. Well im trying to install the boot on the charge pipe, and basically the OD of the hose is the same size as the pipe, so my question is does anybody have any clever way of stretching these boots? Ive dealt with tight fitting hoses before but this is way tight. Thanks

Here is a pic may be hard to tell anything


And here is a pic of the install so far so I don't bore yall completely lol

 

[gmduramax]

Dip the boot in really hot water for a few minutes. But that doesn't look like its going to fit.

 

[Dirtymaxx03]

Some real soapy water may help it slide on.

 

[07metallicgreen]

maybe use some wd40 or something too. but that thing looks small. if you get it on its not coming off!

 

[dieseladdiction23]

I will try the hot water, but yea im thinking the same, doesn't look like its gonna happen.

 

[Ne-max]

Get the right size boot. :thumb:

Depending how many layers are in the boot will determine how much it will stretch. A quality boot will not stretch that far.

 

[Dirtymaxx03]

Do not use WD40....

 

[dieseladdiction23]

Get the right size boot. :thumb:

Depending how many layers are in the boot will determine how much it will stretch. A quality boot will not stretch that far.

Yea I just figured the builder would send me the right size boot, jokes on me:rofl:

 

[07metallicgreen]

Do not use WD40....

may I ask why? is it bad for the boot?

 

[Robby Avery]

Judging by the picture have you tried flipping it around? It looks to be larger on the other end? You can also mic it if you have a micrometer laying around.

 

[dieseladdiction23]

Judging by the picture have you tried flipping it around? It looks to be larger on the other end?

Yea its the same size on both ends, think it just looks that way because im holding it with my leg

 

[Robby Avery]

Is that the only boot you have for it sure you didn't mix any boots up just wondering. If thats not the problem then the best thing to do is get in contact with the vendor you purchased it from and get the right boot.

 

[Dirtymaxx03]

may I ask why? is it bad for the boot?

Because the boot will never stay on then lol. Soapy water dries and becomes slightly sticky.

 

[Ne-max]

Because the boot will never stay on then lol. Soapy water dries and becomes slightly sticky.

Hair spray works well also. I prefer aquanet. Wait..........

 

[dieseladdiction23]

Is that the only boot you have for it sure you didn't mix any boots up just wondering. If thats not the problem then the best thing to do is get in contact with the vendor you purchased it from and get the right boot.

Yea I have two smaller ones for the cold side IC pipe and a real big one for the compressor housing to the air filter. so it has to be this one. But yea I guess ill have to find the correct boot, Because I tried the soapy hot water and still not going. Does anybody know where I can buy a boot at? because I know builder is going to tell me it will fit lol.

 

[Ne-max]

I PMed you a link to a place that specializes in boots. There not a site sponsor so I don't want to step on toes. :thumb:

 

[Robby Avery]

Send the builder the pic you posted and then see what they say. Not sure what your budget is like but you can call dan @ ppe and he'll get you possibly the strongest hose you can buy that pic looks like a 3x3 or 4x4 my factory LBZ turbo to driver side IC pipe ppe silicone hose was 25+ shipping so there a ball park to think about its 5 or 6 ply

 

[dieseladdiction23]

I PMed you a link to a place that specializes in boots. There not a site sponsor so I don't want to step on toes. :thumb:

Thanks bud, Looks like they have exactly what I need. :thumb:

 

[ikeG]

PPE boots fit great and are tougher than a 10 ply tire!