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Old Aug 19, 2006 | 02:19 PM
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I'm ready to buy another FWI. Intense sells the GP kit for $99 and $169 for the Bonne'*. I was wondering if the Intense 3.5" FWI tube will fit over the TB? I can't see spending the extra $69 for the TB coupler if the hose will fit over the TB. Thanks............
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Old Aug 19, 2006 | 02:55 PM
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I am sure u can improvise with a cheap coupler from a hardware store somewhere.I may do the same.
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Old Aug 19, 2006 | 03:00 PM
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Good luck finding somewhere that sells a 4" coupler. I have been very hard pressed -the best I can find is 3.5" flexible radiator hose from a Semi shop here in town.

I encourage you to look as I would love to find one somewhere -they aren't cheap, but I would be willing to bet we could find somewhere that sells them for under $25.
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Old Aug 19, 2006 | 03:16 PM
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http://www.mazworxracesupply.com/pro...upler_4ply.htm

They have 3.5 to 4 inch couplers as well, but theyre almost 30 bucks before shipping

The one I linked too is 10 bucks before shipping
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Hans sent me a link for the place he got his from.

Here'* the reducer page
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Old Aug 19, 2006 | 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by dbeast420
Hans sent me a link for the place he got his from.

Here'* the reducer page
Great link! So, I'll need the 3.75" to 3.5 coupler, then use a 3.5" sleeve for the coupler to the Intense FWI then, right?
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Old Aug 19, 2006 | 08:01 PM
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Hans sent me a link for the place he got his from.

Here'* the reducer page
Great link! So, I'll need the 3.75" to 3.5 coupler, then use a 3.5" sleeve for the coupler to the Intense FWI then, right?
Would sound right to me. Would seem like a piece of 1/8th x 3" would work
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Old Aug 22, 2006 | 12:15 AM
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ebay sells silicone ones. cause i was lloking for a 4" to 3" it was like 25 buck +shipping but was still less then 50 bucks
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Why restrict your airflow when you are aiming for more?

If I were doing this...I'd get the 4" kit and ensure there'* never a starvation situation holding me back from making power.

What'* the slogan... "Don't make excuses...make power"
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Old Aug 22, 2006 | 08:25 AM
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The 3.5 is adequate and what I still run. The GP kits are 180 as well for most models, we have a 99 kit for the 04 model GP that does not require the coupler, tray and other things, etc...
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