How to: Upper/Lower IC pipes & EvoX Intercooler
So I finally installed my Evo X intercooler. VelocityHead, this how to is the best. I totally agree with the "you're gonna want to attack the lower IC pipe from about every angle". It took me almost an hour just to get the LICP out. Everything else was smooth.
I ordered the 6"x1-3/8" pipe which fit perfectly. I took some pictures of how I used the pipe. The battery tray fit perfectly after using that pipe.


I ordered the 6"x1-3/8" pipe which fit perfectly. I took some pictures of how I used the pipe. The battery tray fit perfectly after using that pipe.


Last edited by Mu-Meson; Nov 5, 2011 at 05:54 PM.
Because there is no simple answer. It will be up to the dealer that you deal with. If the car has problem and they think it's because of the intercooler because your turbo is not working or something similar it can. If the warranty is for something that has nothing to do with the intercooler or anything it goes to then you won't have an issue. Again, depends on the dealer you go to.
Because there is no simple answer. It will be up to the dealer that you deal with. If the car has problem and they think it's because of the intercooler because your turbo is not working or something similar it can. If the warranty is for something that has nothing to do with the intercooler or anything it goes to then you won't have an issue. Again, depends on the dealer you go to.
So... are the gains worth it? I just found a FMIC and UICP for $70 (local)...
Noticable? I don't see a ringing endorsement as i read (and re-read the thread...
I have GST V2.5 and boost pil installed...
THX!
Noticable? I don't see a ringing endorsement as i read (and re-read the thread...
I have GST V2.5 and boost pil installed...
THX!
Okay! The UICP was not complete (just big hose to reducer to small hose...
BUT! You can install 'just' the EVO X FMIC. Not recommended - but you can. I inserted the LICP into the FMIC and clamped over both. UICP had to be 'shortened' with a hacksaw (ghetto
) and inserted into the FMIC & clamped double as well. Flows are atrocious i am sure - but overall effect is a gain in cooling and volume. No discernable change in performance (cool weather is the norm now). The LICP leaked and the engine at boost sounded like a 747 spooling up! Way cool! Not.
Additional clamp fixed it.
BUT! You can install 'just' the EVO X FMIC. Not recommended - but you can. I inserted the LICP into the FMIC and clamped over both. UICP had to be 'shortened' with a hacksaw (ghetto
) and inserted into the FMIC & clamped double as well. Flows are atrocious i am sure - but overall effect is a gain in cooling and volume. No discernable change in performance (cool weather is the norm now). The LICP leaked and the engine at boost sounded like a 747 spooling up! Way cool! Not.
Additional clamp fixed it.
Are there any additional couplers or clamps needed to attach the piece of 6" pipe to the licp. I am attempting this project and want to have everything on hand once the bumper is off. My final setup will be depo uicp with evo x elbow, evo intercooler and evo licp.
Seems that 6" piece of pipe is no longer available at the link that was provided. Went searching today at my local hardware store but still couldnt find anything that size. Anyone have any ideas where i could find something close to it?
Question... I have the full X intercooler, piping and clamps and I'm going to be installing this soon.
The only special item I need is the metal pipe going to the BPV correct?
What about if I still have the OEM RA turbo outlet pipe when using the X UICP?
The only special item I need is the metal pipe going to the BPV correct?
What about if I still have the OEM RA turbo outlet pipe when using the X UICP?



