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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 01:21 AM
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Default trd S/C replaced oem clamps w/ T-bolt clamps ADDED BOOST

Just throwing some findings on the forums. Today I replaced all of the OEM intake clamps on my trd supercharged with T-bolt clamps and I gained 2lb's of boost according to my autometer boost gauge. The clamps that came with the s/c are pretty crappy and were leaking boost. I would replaced all of them with T-bolt's!
Old Mar 21, 2009 | 04:07 AM
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?????????? lol wtf. go turd.
Old Mar 21, 2009 | 07:25 AM
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so how much boost is it pushing now?
Old Mar 22, 2009 | 07:36 PM
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I just put on the weapon R intake on my SC and noticed how much better thier clamps were and held that the stock TRD ones, I was thinking of replacing them as well.
Old Mar 23, 2009 | 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by unxpectederror
so how much boost is it pushing now?
Its was at 5psi, and now is 7psi
Old Mar 24, 2009 | 02:56 AM
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^ uhh with the stock pulley, you should've hit 7 anyways at redline. I did with the stock pulley o.O
Old Mar 24, 2009 | 03:22 AM
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yeah you didn't gain any over stock, you just had a boost leak lol
Old Mar 28, 2009 | 06:56 PM
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Anyone interested in buying a set of stainless steel t-bolts for their tc s/c? I will include all correct sized clamps!
Old Mar 31, 2009 | 09:51 PM
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Did you replace the clamp for ther s/c airbox for the 05/06 TC? I know that the 05/06 S/C kit comes with pretty horrible airbox clamps. I still can not keep the clamp on the s/c side to stay shut.

What kind of T-clamps are these and how did you install them? I would love to see pics of how you did it.

Definitely interested!!!
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Easy as take off old clamps put on the t-bolt. Yea the oem are horrible! I replaced every clamp on the s/c setup. airbox included. These are stainless steel t-bolt clamps. I can get you the complete t-bolt setup that includes all 4 clamps and proper sizes.
Old Apr 1, 2009 | 12:30 AM
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lol, whops nevermind I misunderstood.
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JDM t-bolt clamps add horsepower. :-P
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