Coupler Size for Mintor Header/Pipe

[Brian Young]

I used a Tettra (maybe MK) Diverter I think on mine.
Its bigger than the Dubro. 

So what is everyone attaching couplers to pipes with?



--- Brian Billings <auto7832 at bellsouth.net> wrote:
> Why we are on this subject, I am wondering what
> everyone uses for the outlet of the pipe to direct
> exhaust out the belly pan, I have used the dubru
> rubber one but have seen some aluminum stingers as
> well, any opinions? I am setting up a Mintor 170
> with mintor pipe and header, the rubber Dubro unit
> looks smaller in dia. and I am wondering if it will
> hurt performance.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Brian Billings
>   ----- Original Message ----- 
>   From: Gray E Fowler 
>   To: discussion at nsrca.org 
>   Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2004 11:48 AM
>   Subject: Re: Coupler Size for Mintor Header/Pipe
> 
> 
> 
>   I just ordered 3 feet of this. Anyone near Dallas
> who wants to try it I will give you a piece...If it
> fails...we can flog Bob in Waco.
> 
> 
> 
>   Gray Fowler
>   Principal Chemical Engineer
>   Composites Engineering 
> 
> 
>        "Bob Pastorello" <rcaerobob at cox.net> 
>         Sent by: discussion-request at nsrca.org 
>         03/03/2004 10:16 AM 
>         Please respond to discussion 
> 
>                
>                 To:        <discussion at nsrca.org> 
>                 cc:         
>                 Subject:        Re: Coupler Size for
> Mintor Header/Pipe 
> 
> 
> 
>   Here ya go....I chose a fashionable light blue
> color....it's on p. 98 of their online catalog at 
>   www.mcmaster.com 
>     McMaster Number = 5236K951
>         (Same as 5236K95)  
>               Silicone Rubber Tubing Soft, 3/4" ID,
> 1" OD, 1/8" Wall, Blue  
>                    
>                     Quantity  Per Ft.  
>                     1-99 Ft.  $3.43 
> 
>              
> 
>        
> 
> 
>   Bob Pastorello, Oklahoma
>   NSRCA 199, AMA 46373
>   rcaerobob at cox.net
>   www.rcaerobats.net 
>     
>     
>   ----- Original Message ----- 
>   From: Gray E Fowler 
>   To: discussion at nsrca.org 
>   Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2004 9:57 AM 
>   Subject: Re: Coupler Size for Mintor Header/Pipe 
> 
> 
>   Bob 
> 
>   How about a catalog part number??? The thing I
> hate about regular couplers is that they are so
> thick that they are heavy. This sounds
> interesting....and I have at least $9 that I can
> experiment with.
> 
> 
> 
>   Gray Fowler
>   Principal Chemical Engineer
>   Composites Engineering 
> 
>        "Bob Pastorello" <rcaerobob at cox.net> 
>         Sent by: discussion-request at nsrca.org 
>         03/03/2004 09:30 AM 
>         Please respond to discussion 
>                
>                To:        <discussion at nsrca.org> 
>                cc:         
>                Subject:        Re: Coupler Size for
> Mintor Header/Pipe 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>   There is also TERRIFIC and long-lasting, flexible,
> 1/8" wall, high temp silicone tubing available from
> McMaster Carr.  I bought a THREE foot length for
> about $9....it will make couplers that are VERY
> flexible, durable, and that length will last for
> YEARS.... 
> 
>   Bob Pastorello, Oklahoma
>   NSRCA 199, AMA 46373
>   rcaerobob at cox.net
>   www.rcaerobats.net 
>    
>    
>   ----- Original Message ----- 
>   From: Wayne Galligan 
>   To: discussion at nsrca.org 
>   Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2004 8:45 AM 
>   Subject: Re: Coupler Size for Mintor Header/Pipe 
> 
>   Moose-Boy, 
>    
>   3/4"   If you can get the AeroTrends  Ultra Blue
> silicon part #1039 coupler would work best.  Their
> phone# is 203-734-0600 if you cant get through your
> LHD. 
>    
>   Wayne G. 
>   ----- Original Message ----- 
>   From: Michael Laggis 
>   To: NSRCA 
>   Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2004 8:35 AM 
>   Subject: Coupler Size for Mintor Header/Pipe 
> 
>   I want to order some spare coupler material for my
> Mintor.  What is the best size to use (3/4 or 7/8)? 
>  
> 
>   Thanks
>   Michael Laggis
>   AKA Moose Boy
>   NSRCA 3618 
>   http://www.alaskarc.org 
> 
> 
> 
> 


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