Takashi Blue Silicone Hose 90 Degree Standard Elbow 3" (76mm) Air Intake Turbo
Blue Silicone
90 Degree Standard Elbow
3 Inch I.D. – 5 Inch x 5 Inch Long
76mm I.D. – 125mm x 125mm Long
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Available (1) Black or (2) Blue:
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Application: The 3" (76mm) 90 degree elbow is one of the most commonly used sizes in turbo and supercharger intake plumbing. It suits medium to larger turbo setups on V6 and V8 builds, intercooler piping runs that need to turn 90 degrees in a tight space, and aftermarket cold air induction kits where the pipework needs to clear engine bay obstacles.
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Why 90 Degree Over Two 45s: A single 90 elbow is shorter and saves a clamp joint compared to running two 45s in series. It is the right choice when engine bay space is tight and the routing simply needs to turn the corner. On high-boost charge pipe runs where flow matters, two 45s give better airflow but take more room.
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Leg Length Context: With 125mm of straight section on each leg, this elbow gives ample clamping surface on both sides without needing extra couplers. If your routing needs longer reach, a 76mm straight hose can be joined inline with a coupler.
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What to Pair With It: Clamps suited to around 86mm O.D. are required, as the outside diameter of 76mm I.D. silicone hose is roughly 10mm larger than the inside diameter. T-bolt clamps are recommended on this size, especially on the charge pipe side of a turbo system. Worm drive clamps can work on low-pressure intake sections but T-bolts give more even clamping pressure on mid-range silicone under boost cycling.
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Practical Buyer Tip: A 90 degree elbow restricts airflow more than two 45 degree elbows in series. On high-boost or high-horsepower builds where every bit of flow matters, plan the pipe routing to use 45 degree bends where space allows. Save the 90 for tight spots where geometry leaves no other choice.
Important Note:
(1) Blue Silicone Hose – Blue on the Outside and Blue on the Inside
Blue Hose has White Takashi logo on the Outside
Some part nos. of Blue Hose have no logo
(2) Black Silicone Hose – Black on the Outside and Blue on the Inside
Black Hose has no logo
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Precision manufactured from high grade silicone to ensure outstanding temperature resistance.
Takashi Silicone Hoses are perfect for cooling/heating and charged air applications. They are long lasting and perform brilliantly under extreme conditions.
Takashi Silicone Hoses are an inexpensive and practical performance modification suitable for all types of vehicles.
Takashi Silicone Hose is ideal for motor vehicles and for the serious motorsport enthusiast who wants only the best.
Blue Hose has Takashi logo imprinted thereon.
Black Hose is plain with no logo.
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