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Old 09-23-2009, 11:33 AM
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Question Fernco coupler

Hey does anyone know the dimensions of the Fernco coupler used to be a smoothe bellow. sick of the accordian lookin baffle, saw some dude at the track with a z28 n he said it's worth it.
Old 09-23-2009, 11:38 AM
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i want to say 3x3... Not 100% sure though. I tried this one time and didnt have alot of luck getting it to fit. Some say its easy and worth it some say its hard on the lid and might crack it. If end up doing it i will find a more flexable type of rubber to use.
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That coupler is known to crack lids, as soon as you put either a aftermarket (90mm TB on, you go back to accordian coupling anyways).

Its great for looks and that is about it.
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I picked up a smooth bellow for $25 shipped from the classifieds, check there for a good deal
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You can get knock off SLP bellows on ebay for about 25 bucks. I like my fernco, it was cheap and hasn't damaged my lid. It should be a 3x3.
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I have the fernco on my car and haven't had a problem with it
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Based on what I have seen from your mods you probably wont, start making 400+ and thats when they show up, its a fact. Be aware.
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i tried it... it's a piece of **** so i took it off fairly quickly... good thing it was only like $4
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Originally Posted by BlackScreaminMachine
That coupler is known to crack lids, as soon as you put either a aftermarket (90mm TB on, you go back to accordian coupling anyways).

Its great for looks and that is about it.
I have a buddy with a 92mm tb and had the slp bellow
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I would leave it alone, or buy a used SLP one...
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Fernco is junk. You can get silicone hose on the internet for >$20 that fits better, works better and actually looks good.

Here's mine from intakehoses.com:



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