Coupler Size for Mintor Header/Pipe

[Bob Pastorello]

McMaster Carr - again - offers nylon ties in various lengths, widths,
tensile strenghts, etc.  I chose to use "double locking", meaning there are
teeth on BOTH sides of the ties, and the locking tabs have two jaws that
hold the teeth.  Bought a very inexpensive tie-installing tool (around $5)
at Lowe's (in the electrical section).
    If one is careful to clean all oil from the outer surface of the header
and the pipe, and uses a fresh, dry piece of coupler....the tie wraps, under
adequate tension - will hold for a very long time.

Cheap nylon ties = guaranteed failure.
One can also use hose "spring clamps", if you can find them at auto stores
or dealers.  Spring clamps work well, but they trap a lot of heat being
metal...

Bob Pastorello, Oklahoma
NSRCA 199, AMA 46373
rcaerobob at cox.net
www.rcaerobats.net


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brian Young" <b4598070 at yahoo.com>
To: <discussion at nsrca.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2004 11:46 AM
Subject: Re: Coupler Size for Mintor Header/Pipe


> 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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