Anyone know where to get good couplers????

[240sxKouki]

I want to get all new couplers for my KA-T, but I cant seem to find ones that I want. I rebuilt my whole motor, and Im doing everything black. IC piping, hoses, couplers, etc... all black.. I have looked at HPS, Mishimoto, Turbosmart, Vortex, and one or two more... Problem is, I cant find all the ones I need from the same place. Some have the sizes I need, but not in black, some have all black couplers, but not the size I need. I dont want to peice together my couplers from 4 different companies.. So I was wondering If anyone knew of a good company.. Im shooting for 550-600hp, so I need a good, quality part. Not cheap ebay or autozone shit.. Just for reference, here are the couplers I need.

2in ID 45'
3in ID 45'
2.5in ID hump
2>2.5in ID reducer
two 2.5in ID straight

I want them in all black. If you know of a company, please let me know.
If you tell me to search google :fawk2: I have searched. I dont need stupid answers. If you have something informative or helpful, then please do so, if not, there are 396,692 other threads you can go bash...

[s14unimog]

www.siliconeintakes.com

4 layer reinforced - LOTS of sizes/types (usually stocked) - and appropriately priced.

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[240sxKouki]

Sweet, thanks. I just looked at all of them, they have them all, but they seem incredibly cheaper then anywhere else I have looked.. Not saying that the quality is bad, just caught my attention, you know? Have you ever used these, or know anyone that has, that can confirm if they are of good quality?? I appreciate the help..

[CamryOnBronze]

I cheaped out and ordered all of my t-bolt clamps from them a year or two ago. I've never had any issues with them- I know those aren't couplers, though.

I'm in the market for black couplers as well, so I'll be interested to see what people say.

[240sxKouki]

I cheaped out and ordered all of my t-bolt clamps from them a year or two ago. I've never had any issues with them- I know those aren't couplers, though.

I'm in the market for black couplers as well, so I'll be interested to see what people say.

Ya, Im good on clamps. I ordered all new ones from 240sxmotoring.com. But, as far as I can see about their couplers, them seem legit.. I just want to wait a few days and see what other info people have before I order them.. Love your car by the way, especially because you had the balls to do it in Michigan and drive it on the roads.... lol (Im from Flint)

[240sxKouki]

Also looked at turbohoses.com, but I will not buy there parts because they supply parts to Obamas helicopter, and his helicopter has not crashed yet, and he is still alive. If it had crashed, then I would reconsider buying their parts.. But they seem about the same price as the name brands.

[240sxKouki]

CamryOnBronze, Have you checked at HPS?? I was going to order all my black couplers from there, but they discontinued some of the sizes I needed.
Silicone Hose, Silicone Hoses, Turbo Hose, Turbo Hoses, Intercooler Hose, Intercooler Hoses, Turbo Connectors,T-bolt Clamps,Race-Proven Quality by HPS Performance Racing Products (http://www.hiprospeed.com)

[Edwin562]

CamryOnBronze, Have you checked at HPS?? I was going to order all my black couplers from there, but they discontinued some of the sizes I needed.
Silicone Hose, Silicone Hoses, Turbo Hose, Turbo Hoses, Intercooler Hose, Intercooler Hoses, Turbo Connectors,T-bolt Clamps,Race-Proven Quality by HPS Performance Racing Products (http://www.hiprospeed.com)
This^^

havent seen HPS fail on any of my friend's cars before. I had few of their couplers when i was in my Toyota times.... I definitely approve for HPS.

[CamryOnBronze]

Love your car by the way, especially because you had the balls to do it in Michigan and drive it on the roads.... lol (Im from Flint)

lol, thanks man. It's not so bad usually.

Thanks for the link to HPS... looks like nice stuff for sure!

[240sxKouki]

Sweet. I actually just emailed them. On the website, they said that they didnt make their 3" 45' coupler anymore. But they were actually just out of stock. I am waiting for a reply for them to let me know when they get them back in stock. They have all the other ones I need, I will probably end up ordering all mine from there, depending on how long it takes them to get that one back in stock. Thanks for the info.

[s14unimog]

Sweet, thanks. I just looked at all of them, they have them all, but they seem incredibly cheaper then anywhere else I have looked.. Not saying that the quality is bad, just caught my attention, you know? Have you ever used these, or know anyone that has, that can confirm if they are of good quality?? I appreciate the help..

I've been using them for 4-5years now. No issues. I run 20psi on my SR and it makes just over 400hp.

I also have an OEM account with them and purchase them for my air assisted agricultural sprayers; I've literately bought 100's of them. They hold up great! I would not recommend them if they did not.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v721/s14unimog/Work%20Related/754b8d45.jpg

[240sxKouki]

:werd:
Wow, ok.. Well then, I may reconsider buying from there, and save a few bucks at the same time. I really appreciate it man!

[s14unimog]

ya; didn't see that coming did ya??

[rebornS14]

HoseTechniques Silicone Turbo Hose, Buy Direct from Manufacturer, Best Quality / Best Price - Hose Techniques established 1983 - Quality, Performance, Style (http://www.hosetechniques.com/)

[240sxKouki]

ya; didn't see that coming did ya??

haha, ya and no. I had a feeling you knew for a reason, but not that much knowledge..lol

[240sxKouki]

HoseTechniques Silicone Turbo Hose, Buy Direct from Manufacturer, Best Quality / Best Price - Hose Techniques established 1983 - Quality, Performance, Style (http://www.hosetechniques.com/)

Those seem legit, but they are sold out of almost all the ones I need..
:bash:
And It doesnt say when they will be back in stock.. I will try and email them. Thanks man

[KendallH]

I've always used vibrant but that's because they're available locally. For my next build I plan on using Turbosmart everything.

[240sxKouki]

I just emailed them, so we will wait and see. They were only out of the 2 45' that I need.

[240sxKouki]

I've always used vibrant but that's because they're available locally. For my next build I plan on using Turbosmart everything.

Ya, I have Vibrant now, but all blue. I want all black, and Vibrant or Turbosmart dont make the ones I need in black. It sucks too, because I have a friend who is sponsored by turbosmart, and I could have got them all at cost... but oh well.

[240sxKouki]

HoseTechniques Silicone Turbo Hose, Buy Direct from Manufacturer, Best Quality / Best Price - Hose Techniques established 1983 - Quality, Performance, Style (http://www.hosetechniques.com/)

Also, have you used these, or know who has, to confirm the quality?? They seem really good, and I may order these, but I just want someone to vouch for them.

[slider2828]

Definitely siliconintakes... I use them on my track car and the best favor you can do yourself is order an extra set.... At the track you never know and its good quality.

[240sxKouki]

Definitely siliconintakes... I use them on my track car and the best favor you can do yourself is order an extra set.... At the track you never know and its good quality.

Thanks man. Really dont do the track though. Mine is 100% street driven DD

[Prok0]

Vibrant Performance makes a large variety of couplers, check them all out here.

Vibrant Performance ::. (http://vibrantperformance.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=1022_1073_1141)

We have a lot in stock and ready to ship.
Give us a call at the shop if you want to grab some!
352-241-8399.
-Andrew

[240sxKouki]

Vibrant Performance makes a large variety of couplers, check them all out here.

Vibrant Performance ::. (http://vibrantperformance.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=1022_1073_1141)

We have a lot in stock and ready to ship.
Give us a call at the shop if you want to grab some!
352-241-8399.
-Andrew

Thanks, but Vibrants are way overpriced. Just my opinion. They have to go through alot more to sell them rather then getting them from the manufacture. Makes the parts more expensive.

[240sxKouki]

Just ordered all mine through siliconeintakes.com. They were the only place that had all the ones I need. I will let you guys know how they are when they get here. Thanks for all the input and information.

[Big Zee]

I ordered mine from Z1 motorsports. quality seems to be there, good guys to deal with.

but if Siliconeintakes.com is cheaper I'll get couplers from them next time haha.

[240drifter1]

Also looked at turbohoses.com, but I will not buy there parts because they supply parts to Obamas helicopter, and his helicopter has not crashed yet, and he is still alive. If it had crashed, then I would reconsider buying their parts.. But they seem about the same price as the name brands.


:bowrofl: kik

[AS240]

i always get mine from siliconeintakes. they are priced well and have just about every coupler you will ever need, and in different colors too. usually get them in the same week i order them

[240sxKouki]

cool. Im looking forward to getting them. Hopefully they are good. never looked a Z1 though.

[MADE]

I used couplers from Votion Speed and Samco both are pretty good. Votions T-Clamps as well.

[240sxKouki]

I used couplers from Votion Speed and Samco both are pretty good. Votions T-Clamps as well.

Ive never even heard of Votion Speed

[240sxKouki]

I used couplers from Votion Speed and Samco both are pretty good. Votions T-Clamps as well.

Damn, I just looked them up, If you were an hour earlier, I probably would have ordered from them. They seem to look a little better then siliconeintakes.. Just my opinion though. Just going off the pics on the website. They just look like a little better quality. I dont know, we will see when they get here.

[240sxKouki]

Has anyone else heard or used Votion Speed products? I have never heard of them until now, and their parts seem legit.. Thinking about piecing together an oil cooler from them.

[godrifttoday]

My silicone intake couplers were great, and better quality than other couplers I seen

[240sxKouki]

Ok, so funny story.... I ordered all mine from siliconeintakes.com.... They sent me an email later on, and said they were out of stock of 2 of the couplers.... So I just canceled my order, and ordered all of them through Votion... We will see how this goes... Never knew getting couplers would be so hard

[revert]

There is a local shop here in Houston tx google them cms they are good quality or check the. Out on Houston240sx.com they are sponsors

[VNG704]

hose techniques.... but honestly, they're all the same.

[240sxKouki]

hose techniques.... but honestly, they're all the same.

I emailed them, and they are out of 3 of the couplers that I need, and wont have them back in stock for 3 months... I was going to order from there. I went with Votion Speed.