Do you bead roll the end of your ic pipes?

Swagon_Wagon · 09-14-2012, 02:29 AM

cant think of the name right now but what do you use guys use to roll the ends of your pipes so your clamps have something to hold onto the pipe.

check this slick custom tool out. may have to go this way.

houdni · 09-14-2012, 02:33 AM

bead roll?

bmw325ix · 09-14-2012, 06:39 AM

its a good idea to, i dont have a tool to do it so my car doesn't have them. Was running 20lbs with no issue. Also all comes down to how good of a fit the pipes are.

olsen726 · 09-14-2012, 11:01 AM

That second one reminds me of the cowboy rail clamps that we use at work

dirtslayer · 09-14-2012, 11:04 AM

Harbor freight sells bead rollers with rollers thatg would accommodate your needs

Swagon_Wagon · 09-14-2012, 02:24 PM

Thanks. I just go the budget route with the vice grips. I was just seeing if you guys did it any other cheap ways or even Did it at all.

dirtslayer · 09-14-2012, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Swagon_Wagon

Thanks. I just go the budget route with the vice grips. I was just seeing if you guys did it any other cheap ways or even Did it at all.

I like the vise grips idea. DIY innovation at its finest

Heater Guy · 09-14-2012, 10:28 PM

"Beadform" is the only way to go. We have used them for 25+ years. They are slick!

www.beadform.com

Swagon_Wagon · 09-14-2012, 10:55 PM

yea but im not rich, i can afford 20 vice grip tool that does what i need. not like i build custom ic piping for 200 people a year.

NJJer · 09-15-2012, 02:26 AM

I use these at work.

Earl's EZ-Beader

http://www.holley.com/types/Earl’s%20EZ-Beader.asp

PARANOID56 · 09-17-2012, 12:52 PM

i like this cheap and simple tool that Mechie3 made

3mlwhly · 11-13-2012, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by PARANOID56

i like this cheap and simple tool that Mechie3 made

this is really great... u would need a machine shop to make the dies though right... plus looks limited on size, but other than that great ingenuity

Extreme Turbo Systems · 11-13-2012, 02:11 PM

We bead roll everything. It keeps those couplers tight at high boost levels. Using something similar to this:

Check out our Holiday Sale Pricing! 15% off!

DeleriousZ · 11-14-2012, 11:17 AM

I weld beads around the outside of the pipe. Not as clean and not quite as effective, but it's better than nothing. More for stopping the pipe sliding out of the coupler than sealing though.

bugeye1257 · 11-14-2012, 08:12 PM

yes definitely helps!

Zefy · 11-15-2012, 02:12 AM

I've looked at these... Earl's ez beaders.

http://www.jegs.com/p/Earls/Earls-EZ...40092/10002/-1

expensive if you have many different sizes but if you only need one size it wouldn't be terrible... Cheaper then getting a roller like above, but not modified visegrips cheap...

video of use on gearz... kinda neat.

YouTube (Short URL)

T U R B U L N T · 11-24-2012, 12:11 AM

this defiantely helps big time.. first kit i had didnt have this.. a couple times i had it blow off right at the throttle body... what a back fire. lol yea i thought my car blew up a couple times.. but needless to say next kit had this and not one issue... ive seen some high psi cars (non subarus... like turbo big blocks) they have this and also make metal brackets bolting the 2 meeting points of pipeing together to ensure they never ever come off or apart....

Swagon_Wagon · 11-24-2012, 02:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T U R B U L N T

this defiantely helps big time.. first kit i had didnt have this.. a couple times i had it blow off right at the throttle body... what a back fire. lol yea i thought my car blew up a couple times.. but needless to say next kit had this and not one issue... ive seen some high psi cars (non subarus... like turbo big blocks) they have this and also make metal brackets bolting the 2 meeting points of pipeing together to ensure they never ever come off or apart....

THis^ weld hooks on the pipe so you can run a high tension spring from pipe to pipe, kinda like how some snowmobile heads work. that is you happen to need to run over 40 psi, which we all do right, 35 psi is stock on the wrx's

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kay95 · 11-26-2012, 06:51 PM

I try to bead everything but the tight radius pipe coming from the turbo to the fender was hard to get the bead roller I borrowed. I just used a alittle hair spray on that one and now I cant really get it off.

bmw325ix · 12-16-2012, 06:57 PM

I finally got my hands on the Vibrant manual bead roller. lts a little pricey for just one project but hopefully Ill get more jobs to use it on.

da_kernel · 12-20-2012, 11:35 PM

+1 for welding beads around pipe. Works great and hoses won't pop off. Welder is easier to get a hold of than a bead roller.

CEdwards89 · 12-22-2012, 10:54 AM

My boost pipes have always been rolled. I have known a few people that would blow a boost pipe mid cruise and would have to wait for them to get it back together. You dont wanna be that guy.

09-14-2012, 02:29 AM	#1
Swagon_Wagon Scooby Newbie Member#: 294424 Join Date: Sep 2011 Chapter/Region: South East Location: NNPTC, Goose Creek, SC Vehicle: 1998 Impreza STI RA White	Do you bead roll the end of your ic pipes? cant think of the name right now but what do you use guys use to roll the ends of your pipes so your clamps have something to hold onto the pipe. check this slick custom tool out. may have to go this way. Last edited by Swagon_Wagon; 09-14-2012 at 12:23 PM.

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09-14-2012, 02:33 AM	#2
houdni Scooby Newbie Member#: 146044 Join Date: Apr 2007	bead roll?

09-14-2012, 06:39 AM	#3
bmw325ix Scooby Newbie Member#: 204652 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: newburyport, ma	its a good idea to, i dont have a tool to do it so my car doesn't have them. Was running 20lbs with no issue. Also all comes down to how good of a fit the pipes are.

09-14-2012, 11:01 AM	#4
olsen726 Scooby Specialist Member#: 154175 Join Date: Jul 2007 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: PDX Vehicle: 07 Impreza Wagon 2.5i???	That second one reminds me of the cowboy rail clamps that we use at work

09-14-2012, 11:04 AM	#5
dirtslayer Scooby Specialist Member#: 242550 Join Date: Mar 2010 Chapter/Region: SCIC Vehicle: 2002 impreza wrx wag olive drab	Harbor freight sells bead rollers with rollers thatg would accommodate your needs

09-14-2012, 02:24 PM	#6
Swagon_Wagon Scooby Newbie Member#: 294424 Join Date: Sep 2011 Chapter/Region: South East Location: NNPTC, Goose Creek, SC Vehicle: 1998 Impreza STI RA White	Thanks. I just go the budget route with the vice grips. I was just seeing if you guys did it any other cheap ways or even Did it at all.

09-14-2012, 10:28 PM	#8
Heater Guy Scooby Newbie Member#: 215239 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Walnut Creek, CA	"Beadform" is the only way to go. We have used them for 25+ years. They are slick! www.beadform.com

09-14-2012, 10:55 PM	#9
Swagon_Wagon Scooby Newbie Member#: 294424 Join Date: Sep 2011 Chapter/Region: South East Location: NNPTC, Goose Creek, SC Vehicle: 1998 Impreza STI RA White	yea but im not rich, i can afford 20 vice grip tool that does what i need. not like i build custom ic piping for 200 people a year.

09-15-2012, 02:26 AM	#10
NJJer Scooby Newbie Member#: 288369 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hunterdon County, NJ Vehicle: 2011 STI Limited SWP	I use these at work. Earl's EZ-Beader http://www.holley.com/types/Earl’s%20EZ-Beader.asp

09-17-2012, 12:52 PM	#11
PARANOID56 Scooby Specialist Member#: 22035 Join Date: Jul 2002 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: San Diego, CA Vehicle: 2008 STI White	i like this cheap and simple tool that Mechie3 made

11-13-2012, 02:11 PM	#13
Extreme Turbo Systems NASIOC Vendor Member#: 194655 Join Date: Nov 2008 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Vancouver, WA Vehicle: 08 STI White	We bead roll everything. It keeps those couplers tight at high boost levels. Using something similar to this: Check out our Holiday Sale Pricing! 15% off!

11-14-2012, 11:17 AM	#14
DeleriousZ Scooby Newbie Member#: 323869 Join Date: Jun 2012 Chapter/Region: W. Canada Location: Calgary, AB Vehicle: 2000 ST-outback White/Grey	I weld beads around the outside of the pipe. Not as clean and not quite as effective, but it's better than nothing. More for stopping the pipe sliding out of the coupler than sealing though.

11-14-2012, 08:12 PM	#15
bugeye1257 Scooby Specialist Member#: 188598 Join Date: Sep 2008 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Ivyland, Pa Vehicle: 2002 Built v7 ej207 Holset power ;)	yes definitely helps!

11-24-2012, 12:11 AM	#17
T U R B U L N T Scooby Newbie Member#: 160634 Join Date: Oct 2007 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: NEWYORKSHlTY Vehicle: 2oo6 STI CGm/road rash acne.	this defiantely helps big time.. first kit i had didnt have this.. a couple times i had it blow off right at the throttle body... what a back fire. lol yea i thought my car blew up a couple times.. but needless to say next kit had this and not one issue... ive seen some high psi cars (non subarus... like turbo big blocks) they have this and also make metal brackets bolting the 2 meeting points of pipeing together to ensure they never ever come off or apart....

11-26-2012, 06:51 PM	#19
kay95 Scooby Newbie Member#: 45494 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: glen rock, pa Vehicle: 95 impreza L awd green	I try to bead everything but the tight radius pipe coming from the turbo to the fender was hard to get the bead roller I borrowed. I just used a alittle hair spray on that one and now I cant really get it off.

12-16-2012, 06:57 PM	#20
bmw325ix Scooby Newbie Member#: 204652 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: newburyport, ma	I finally got my hands on the Vibrant manual bead roller. lts a little pricey for just one project but hopefully Ill get more jobs to use it on.

12-20-2012, 11:35 PM	#21
da_kernel Scooby Newbie Member#: 325324 Join Date: Jul 2012 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Vancouver BC Vehicle: 2010 STI Wagon	+1 for welding beads around pipe. Works great and hoses won't pop off. Welder is easier to get a hold of than a bead roller.

12-22-2012, 10:54 AM	#22
CEdwards89 Scooby Newbie Member#: 311341 Join Date: Feb 2012	My boost pipes have always been rolled. I have known a few people that would blow a boost pipe mid cruise and would have to wait for them to get it back together. You dont wanna be that guy.