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Old Feb 25th, 2009, 20:05   #1
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where can i get hold of the big metal boost pipe that comes from the top of the turbo and curves over and round the engine down the side?
want one so i can polish it up.
and how much are they to buy?
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Old Feb 25th, 2009, 20:25   #2
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I am sure a dealer would supply one, or go to a scrap yard.
I've no idea on price but I'd think some folk on here would help.
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where can i get hold of the big metal boost pipe that comes from the top of the turbo and curves over and round the engine down the side?
want one so i can polish it up.
and how much are they to buy?
That sounds like a great idea, I would have thought a breakers your best bet cant cost much probably around a fiver to ten, dollop of paint stripper, wire wool and then some autosol solvol, Excellent!

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Are the 850 and phase 1 V70 boost pipes the same, I think they are just trying to give the poster a widder choice.
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Old Feb 26th, 2009, 18:46   #5
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That sounds like a great idea, I would have thought a breakers your best bet cant cost much probably around a fiver to ten, dollop of paint stripper, wire wool and then some autosol solvol, Excellent!

Be sure to post a pic, best regards Ste...
yeah will do mate. i have alot of polished stainless steel bits on my engine.
spark plug cover, brake bottle cover, power steering cover, expansion tank cover, battery cover cover, boost pipe clamp, stainless steel braided hoses. and i want my big boost pipe to match the mirror effect i have going on. was thinking about adding some colour but then thought na just chrome chrome chrome LOL

probly not to everybodys tast.
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