Upgrade clamps with FMIC install?

[PamAndJim]

I ordered my Levels IC a couple weeks ago and will hopefully be receiving it sometime soon. As I sit and wait I am planning ahead for the install. I'm curious if it is recommended to replace the factory hose clamps that hold everything together. I haven't seen it discussed here befire, so I'm guessing it's not needed. But, I have seen several people discuss the benefits of t-bolt clamps vs regular worm gear clamps.

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[connellcr3]

I'm actually experiencing issues right now with my OEM clamps coming loose just two or three days after I tighten them. MAP sells an upgrade kit fo $25 shipped.

 

[15ECO-OKC]

You should receive new clamps with your Levels FMIC. I did!

 

[EcoSwag1990]

You can get better clamps at pep boys

 

[PamAndJim]

You should receive new clamps with your Levels FMIC. I did!

That's good to know. They weren't in the pucture, so I figured you were just supposed to use the stock ones.

 

[PamAndJim]

MAP sells an upgrade kit fo $25 shipped.

I thought I remembered seeing that somewhere, but couldn't find them on the website. I found it now, thanks.

 

[OVRKILL]

If your t-bolts are backing off, why not just throw some nylocks on them? I'd much rather have a tbolt than a worm gear clamp cutting the lines up.

No problems with my tbolts on a Mishi FMIC btw.

 

[SYK]

How long does it generally take to get FMIC from Levels?

 

[PamAndJim]

How long does it generally take to get FMIC from Levels?

I can't speak from experience as I haven't received mine. Nik said it would take a couple weeks make and get it shipped. But, it seems like some others on here have waited 3-4 weeks. I think Nik is basically a one man shop, so it probably takes a little longer than some of the bigger companies. I know it'll be worth the wait, so I'm OK with it.

 

[stevnoof]

I have pulled out the ic twice and have been using the oem clamps. They work well enough that nothing has popped off so far but this time I noticed the pipes did move from where I originally clamped them down. Wish I had better clamps to be dlsafe it's a pain to get the pipes on and off so if your going to do it do it now.

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