Blew turbo tubing at 20 lbs

forensicsteve · May 17th, 2008, 12:24 AM

Weather was nice. Ready to try 20 lb tune. First run...car fell flat at about 60 feet...Lance pulled car in and said...something blew, I felt it. Fortunately it was only the tubing that had separated from the turbo piping. However, despite several efforts to repair on site, the tubing kept coming loose at some point down the track. Could not complete one pass even after lowering boost levels to 16 lbs. So we're going to double clamp and even cement the tubing in place. Next weekend is Fun Ford, so better for this to happen now than in a week from now.

06RedfireGT · May 17th, 2008, 12:31 AM

That sucks. At least it wasn't anything major though.

Emay · May 17th, 2008, 01:06 AM

I woulda put money on this happening, saw a YSI layout at Straightline do a similar thing on the dyno at 30#. They converted to safety catches, almost like bungie hooks, to keep the tubing together..

forensicsteve · May 17th, 2008, 09:01 AM

Did make for some interesting times though.

How about a 12 second pass at 68 mph. Tubing blew of the turbo pipe close to the 1/8 mark or 10.8 at 109 mph...looks like the tubing held on until about 900 feet and then car lost all boost. We'll never know what that run might have been if tubing had held.

TheUNZippee! · May 17th, 2008, 09:08 AM

lmao 12@68. Should put that in your sig, Steve.

Any pics of the blown tubing?

forensicsteve · May 17th, 2008, 10:23 AM

No pics of the tubing. Think the tubing remained intact...just that the clamp couldn't keep it from blowing off at the 20 lbs boost level. Then it's possible it got a little oily or something and that was it.

Couple of very quick vids from last night

Quick walk around car. You'll be happy to see that all the yellow noodles have been tossed.

Video of walk around car at track - Photobucket -...

The 10.8 pass. You can hear the pop as the tubing separated from the turbo pipe and then me saying "it blew again". Car looked fast up that point...think it might have been that 10.2 or 10.3 we were expecting.

Video of blew turbo tubing - Photobucket - Video...

TheUNZippee! · May 17th, 2008, 10:31 AM

Great vids man. Your car is so frightening it set off that other guys' alarm. lol

kenneth · May 17th, 2008, 11:34 AM

Hey steven, first video is that Lance eating between runs! Cars heavy enough with the added cage.

06TYRFRYR · May 17th, 2008, 09:15 PM

I dont know what size your tubing is or what type of clamps are being used, but If you can use clamps that class 8 diesel trucks use I would give them a try. they are made to withstand continuous boost pressures of 30 to 60 lbs and can be purchased at any heavy duty truck parts dealer. hope you get it worked out for next weekend

forensicsteve · May 17th, 2008, 11:04 PM

Thanks for the suggestions gentlemen. Good to pool ideas. On the way home Lance was talking about diesel clamps. We're going to investigate all options and take a closer look at the thread responses. No guarantees but we've got a few days to get it sorted. Also emailed Powerhouse, in case they've experienced this already.

In the meantime, ordered net and installation kit, a delay box, and just a couple of dark grey strips of foam padding to cover the bars directly in front of and to the left side of my head, during street use. No more yellow noodle padding, I promise. Also got to do a couple more undercarriage welds and move the driveshaft a tad. We're thinking the track officials are going to be more strict at FFW.

menace07 · May 18th, 2008, 12:04 AM

good luck...I cant wait to see that thing run in person.

psycho bob · May 18th, 2008, 06:05 AM

if only we all had the problem of piping coming off with 20lbs of boost.

stanglifemike · May 18th, 2008, 10:12 AM

Still a nice run man, sure wish my car was that fast!!

May 17th, 2008, 12:24 AM	#1
forensicsteve Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 358	Blew turbo tubing at 20 lbs Weather was nice. Ready to try 20 lb tune. First run...car fell flat at about 60 feet...Lance pulled car in and said...something blew, I felt it. Fortunately it was only the tubing that had separated from the turbo piping. However, despite several efforts to repair on site, the tubing kept coming loose at some point down the track. Could not complete one pass even after lowering boost levels to 16 lbs. So we're going to double clamp and even cement the tubing in place. Next weekend is Fun Ford, so better for this to happen now than in a week from now. __________________ 06GT Powerhouse 76mm turbo 680 rwhp/735 rwtq + 200 NX wet shot N2O 6.6 @ 102 1/8 10.5 @ 128 1/4 no ET with nitrous yet

May 17th, 2008, 01:06 AM	#3
Emay Hardcore Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Look over your shoulder Posts: 1,596	I woulda put money on this happening, saw a YSI layout at Straightline do a similar thing on the dyno at 30#. They converted to safety catches, almost like bungie hooks, to keep the tubing together.. __________________ Cardomain Page: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2531254

May 17th, 2008, 09:01 AM	#4
forensicsteve Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 358	Did make for some interesting times though. How about a 12 second pass at 68 mph. Tubing blew of the turbo pipe close to the 1/8 mark or 10.8 at 109 mph...looks like the tubing held on until about 900 feet and then car lost all boost. We'll never know what that run might have been if tubing had held. __________________ 06GT Powerhouse 76mm turbo 680 rwhp/735 rwtq + 200 NX wet shot N2O 6.6 @ 102 1/8 10.5 @ 128 1/4 no ET with nitrous yet

May 17th, 2008, 11:34 AM	#8
kenneth Regular 2006 Mustang GT 12.215@112 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cut Off, LA. Posts: 385	Hey steven, first video is that Lance eating between runs! Cars heavy enough with the added cage. __________________ JBA Shorty Headers,O/R H-Pipe,JBA Axle Back Exhaust,JLTCAI,SCT II Tuner,TCI3000 BBK 62mm Throttle Body,CMCV Delete Plates Steeda Pulleys,FFRP Racing Plugs,3:90gears 100 Shot Speedtech Nitrous Kit,Power House Drive Shaft,BMR UCA&LCA W/relo Brackets

May 17th, 2008, 11:04 PM	#10
forensicsteve Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 358	Thanks for the suggestions gentlemen. Good to pool ideas. On the way home Lance was talking about diesel clamps. We're going to investigate all options and take a closer look at the thread responses. No guarantees but we've got a few days to get it sorted. Also emailed Powerhouse, in case they've experienced this already. In the meantime, ordered net and installation kit, a delay box, and just a couple of dark grey strips of foam padding to cover the bars directly in front of and to the left side of my head, during street use. No more yellow noodle padding, I promise. Also got to do a couple more undercarriage welds and move the driveshaft a tad. We're thinking the track officials are going to be more strict at FFW. __________________ 06GT Powerhouse 76mm turbo 680 rwhp/735 rwtq + 200 NX wet shot N2O 6.6 @ 102 1/8 10.5 @ 128 1/4 no ET with nitrous yet

May 17th, 2008, 09:15 PM	#9
06TYRFRYR Regular 06 Mustang GT 10.83 @125.50 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 54	I dont know what size your tubing is or what type of clamps are being used, but If you can use clamps that class 8 diesel trucks use I would give them a try. they are made to withstand continuous boost pressures of 30 to 60 lbs and can be purchased at any heavy duty truck parts dealer. hope you get it worked out for next weekend

May 18th, 2008, 12:04 AM	#11
menace07 Regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 348	good luck...I cant wait to see that thing run in person. __________________ black 07 GT, jlt2 cai, sct2 brenspeed 93 octane tune, spydershaft, triax, magnaflow catted x,steeda axleback, tokico dspecs, steeda sport springs, steeda adj. panhard bar/ brace, steeda adj front swaybar, rear swaybar with billet endlinks

May 18th, 2008, 06:05 AM	#12
psycho bob Hardcore Enthusiast 07 MUSTANG GT 12.86@104 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ft. Hood, TX/ Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,825	if only we all had the problem of piping coming off with 20lbs of boost. __________________ JLT CAI, SCT Tuner, Eibach Pro Kit, Tokico D-specs, BMR LCA's, Adj. Panhard bar and support, Steeda Tri Axe w/ pistol grip, FRPP X-pipe, SLP loudmouths, Konig Beyond w/ BFG KDW's, MT ET Streets for the track. 12.86 in the 1/4 so far.

May 18th, 2008, 10:12 AM	#13
stanglifemike Hardcore Enthusiast 06 GT & 98 GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Carrollton, GA Posts: 2,962	Still a nice run man, sure wish my car was that fast!! __________________ 98 GT: Accufab, Steeda, BBk, Mac, FlowMaster, Moser, Ford Racing, American Racing, Nitto, Eibach, SCT 06 GT: JLT, SCT, FRPP/Borla, Pypes, Steeda, BamaChips

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