sullyTDI said:
They actually carry custom or generic radiator hose, at least mine does. It is heavier duty than a normal radiator hose and doesn't collapse easy. I think it would make the bend from the turbo fine. Then make a union of sorts to hookup to the intercooler.
radiator hose is not the best for any distance where there will be pressure. even if it does not kink when you put it in, or it does not collapse easily, when boost is applied the hose will try to swell, and because there are fibers that keep it from swelling it will still deform. what ends up happening is that the hose pushes out at two points, which make it compress at two other points 90degres from each other. pretty much the cross section view of the hose turns into an oval instead of a circle.
ovals are not the greatest thing for flow especially if there are any bends at either end.
this is something that i have observed and does actually happen, but the allowable deformation factor for your location, bends, hoses size, hose toughness, boost, etc, etc.. may be acceptable. so im not saying it cant be done, but just something to think about.
an old school trick to reduce this is to just barely snugly place hose clamps throughout the length of the hose anywhere from 2" to 4" apart. this keeps the two "point" from being able to push out therefore preventing the opposing point from pulling in.
i know i just threw a lot out there and if there are any questions just ask, this is kinda tricky stuff to completely explain by typing words.
