Matt,

Yep, it's a bit on the heavy side, but it works so well in the harsh environment of heat and vibration that it is worth a few extra grams.

For me, that's the last bit of futzing I am going to do with the turbo hose - this one is the keeper. My next encounter with it will be when it fails or after 200 flights, whichever comes first!

Looking forward to your observations about the Teflon coupler.