is there a reason for these clamps or can a adjustable hose clamp be used when adding the blow-off valve kit

You can use a worm gear typle clamp, but Oetikers are much more reliable. They're used on applications where you won't need to remove the clamp repeatedly.

There are reusable Oetikers, but they can fail at the clamping point just like a worm gear type clamp if removed repeatedly.

got the new blow-off valve kit but the oeticker clamps seem to be too small to force over the lip of the supercharger and with the added tape on the elbow seems as if this is a battle that can't be won ,any suggestions on how to get the clamps on

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What tape are you referring to? There shouldn't be any tape on any part of the Blow-off Valve Kit or any of the components related to its installation.

it looks like tape by the way it's layered but after looking at it ,it seems to be molded to the elbow,and i can't seem to get the clamps over the lip of the supercharger housing

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What are the numbers on the Oetiker?

770

That's the one. It should be snug, but not so tight that you can't get it on. Did you put the Oetiker onto the silicone tube or onto the supercharger housing before installing the Blow-off Valve onto the supercharger outlet?

on the tube,take it that might have to go the other way with it

Yep! The end of the silicone tube won't be flared so it should slide over. If it's still tough try spraying a little glass cleaner on the outside of the silicone tube before sliding the Oetiker onto it.

thanks for the help

No problem. Please let us know how things go after you're through. Thanks!

just thought let you know was able to get the oeticker clamps on, took a bit but was able to do so can't wait to ride to test out the add ons thanks again for your help

Great! Let us know how she runs.

by the way with the ski runs great really happy with the performance

Excellent! Thanks and enjoy!