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xjohnx · 12-26-2013, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by whataboutbob

Those plastic fittings are BSPT. I've been working on getting my intercooler in over the last week and will be replacing the 2 plastic fittings with new ones without the 90degree bend.

To quote an email I got from Innovate on this:

"The plastice fitting specs are the following brake booster or closest to passenger side is a 1/4BSPT to 10mm barbed 90deg fitting, the EVAP or closest to the drivers side is a 1/4BSPT to 8mm barbed 90deg fitting. If you choose to replace please make sure that the thread specs are replicated as severe damage will occur to threads on the casting if failure to do so."

Thanks for the heads up

DriftEm · 12-26-2013, 07:59 PM

I've had the intercooler kit for couple of weeks and today the fuse for the pump blew out. Pump stopped working and the coolant fluid over heated and over flow out of the coolant reservoir. Changed the fuse and it's working, I'll contact Innovate and see what they say. I'm not sure why the pump is over loading the fuse.

brianhj · 12-26-2013, 08:00 PM

Are they going to fix this thread/forum? I can't see replies

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KSpider · 12-27-2013, 02:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whataboutbob

Those plastic fittings are BSPT. I've been working on getting my intercooler in over the last week and will be replacing the 2 plastic fittings with new ones without the 90degree bend.

To quote an email I got from Innovate on this:

"The plastice fitting specs are the following brake booster or closest to passenger side is a 1/4BSPT to 10mm barbed 90deg fitting, the EVAP or closest to the drivers side is a 1/4BSPT to 8mm barbed 90deg fitting. If you choose to replace please make sure that the thread specs are replicated as severe damage will occur to threads on the casting if failure to do so."

Let me know if what you do works well, and then you can help me do it ; )

xjohnx · 12-27-2013, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by KSpider

Let me know if what you do works well, and then you can help me do it ; )

@whataboutbob - I too would love the part #'s you up using.

Calum · 12-27-2013, 11:12 AM

British pipe thread, FML.

Guys, when replacing these of course getting the proper thread is important but also be careful of galvanic action between dissimilar materials.

Does anyone know what material the original fittings are made of? I know they won't corrode, I'm just wondering if it would be more prudent to keep them and seal them better.

Frostyman · 12-27-2013, 11:35 AM

The originals are plastic.

swift996 · 12-27-2013, 12:07 PM

FWIW, one of mine going to the brake booster came loose on the track. I improvised and slapped a ton of lock-tite around it. When I called tech support at Innovate, they mentioned they couldn't source metal fittings which is why they went with plastic. Not saying you can't find the correct size but seems like they are hard to get a hold of.

xjohnx · 12-27-2013, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 1010110

While they were in there I also had them replace the grey plastic fittings (EVAP and brake booster) with brass since the included fittings were stripped and moving freely. Everything is secure back there now :-) Now I just need a catch can.

Any chance you can contact them to find out what fittings were used? Quite a few of us are having trouble finding properly threaded fittings.

Ryan86 · 12-27-2013, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by xjohnx

Any chance you can contact them to find out what fittings were used? Quite a few of us are having trouble finding properly threaded fittings.

There is really nothing wrong with the plastic fittings, all you need to do is remove them and add (plumbing tape) and screw them back in tight before you install.
Make sure the 2 connectors going into the lamina chamber are properly sealed aswell.

Innovate Motorsports · 12-27-2013, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DriftEm

I've had the intercooler kit for couple of weeks and today the fuse for the pump blew out. Pump stopped working and the coolant fluid over heated and over flow out of the coolant reservoir. Changed the fuse and it's working, I'll contact Innovate and see what they say. I'm not sure why the pump is over loading the fuse.

PM sent!

xxscaxx · 12-27-2013, 02:40 PM

the fittings i used screwed right in. BSPT is British standard pipe taper. You are not going to find those in the states. I know there are differences between BSPT and NPT but the ones I used worked fine.

Calum · 12-27-2013, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Frostyman

The originals are plastic.

There are many different kinds of plastic, I'm wondering which one so I can look up the properties.

OrbitalEllipses · 12-27-2013, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Calum

There are many different kinds of plastic, I'm wondering which one so I can look up the properties.

You. Me. 3D printer. AR15 lower receivers. Let's go.

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