Picture this: you're deep into a dyno session, chasing that perfect boost curve, but a tiny hose slip throws everything off. We've all been there—frustrated by fittings that just don't hold under pressure. Enter Turbosmart's TS-0505-3009 1/16" NPT hose barb fittings, designed specifically for WG38, WG40, and WG45 wastegates.
In high-performance turbo setups, your wastegate actuator needs airtight hose connections to respond instantly to boost changes. Loose or cheap barbs lead to leaks, erratic spool-up, and lost power. Standard push-on fittings often fail when heat and vibration kick in, forcing overboost or underboost that stresses your engine.
These aren't generic hardware store parts. Turbosmart crafts them from durable materials built for automotive extremes—think barbed design that grips silicone hose fiercely, 1/16" NPT threads for perfect wastegate port match, and a compact size that fits tight engine bays. Sold as a pair, they're universal for most boosted applications.
Key perks you'll notice right away:
Slap these on your street/strip Subaru, Evo, or Mustang, and feel the difference. Vacuum lines stay put during launches, wastegate dumps boost exactly when commanded. Tuners love them for remote-mount actuators too—route hoses cleanly without worry. One guy on the forums swapped his leaky setup mid-season and shaved 0.2 seconds off his quarter-mile ET.
Grab your 1/16 NPT tap if needed (usually not), slide hose over barb, secure with clamps. Done. Pair them with Turbosmart's actuators for a full system that handles 1000+hp builds. They're the small detail that ties big power together.
Don't let fittings be your weak link. Grab this Turbosmart pair and keep your turbo spooling true. Perfect for daily drivers pushing limits or full race cars demanding reliability.
