T bolt clamps (hose band)

recently noticed that my Samco hoses are partially cut up by the little slits from the factory hose clamps (cheapos). Im planning to change all my clamps to t bolt clamps where the band does not bite into the hose and equally distribute the clamp force (helps prevent leaks).

If anyone is interested please PM me. If we get a large enough interest. Ill make a kit for all the hoses. There are a total of 10 bands and each is about $4 (depending on size). Im goin to shop today but if we buy a large enough order maybe we can get wholesale prices. Ill do the work

 

A much cheaper alternative would be a non-perforated or lined worm drive clamp. Less than $1 each.

 

where would you get that ?

 

McMaster-Carr.

 

yes i was there and not $1
www.mcmaster.com pg 229

Just one of the many sizes
45945K16
316 Ss Smooth-Band Worm-Drive Hose/Tube Clamp 2-1/2" To 3-1/2" Clamp Id Range, 1/2" Band Width = $4.61 each

 

Yeah, but for these applications wouldn't 430SS suffice?

Also, check out page 230 -- the vibration resistant high-torque ones are 304SS and not too costly either.

Just throwing out some alternatives.

 

any stainless will do
just looking for the non perforated band

 

If you are paying $4 for t-bolt clamps you are getting ripped off.

www.siliconeintakes.com

I got enough for my FMIC and some for a buddies TMIC all for $40 total and they were at my house in like 3 days.

 

What sizes are needed for the IC hoses? I might as well replace these while I am putting on my Ebay TMIC.

 

Measure it to be sure. I have FMIC so I had to get 2" and then 2 1/2".