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Old Nov 5, 2011 | 05:33 PM
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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.



So if I'm gonna put in a Evo X FMIC, with a Evo X LICP all I will need as well is that 6"x1-3/8" pipe? In this picture there aren't any on it, but do you need any extra clamps or couplers to put that 6" extension in? That website link for the extension piece only has 3" available.

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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 02:51 PM
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any one know if doing this swap will void any of the waranty?
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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Steven_Trujillo
any one know if doing this swap will void any of the waranty?
search the forum for this answer, this has been asked tons of times
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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 04:57 PM
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And you can't give a simple yes or no answer?
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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Steven_Trujillo
And you can't give a simple yes or no answer?
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.
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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 05:11 PM
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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.
Thank you! Well if that's the case then I can still keep the stock IC and swap it back if I run into any trouble lol
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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Steven_Trujillo
Thank you! Well if that's the case then I can still keep the stock IC and swap it back if I run into any trouble lol
thats what im doing, i saved all my stock parts just in case i need to go back.
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Old Nov 15, 2011 | 12:54 PM
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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!
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Old Nov 19, 2011 | 07:57 AM
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How is that pipe attached to the licp. I have the licp and the outlet that goes to the bpv is small. Am i missing something from the licp or do i need to reuse a piece from the RA licp?
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Old Nov 29, 2011 | 01:01 PM
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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.
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Old Dec 1, 2011 | 07:29 PM
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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.
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Old Dec 3, 2011 | 12:14 PM
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Thanks!
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Old Dec 3, 2011 | 05:41 PM
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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?
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Old Dec 5, 2011 | 11:49 AM
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I have a chunk of it in the shed - hit me up.
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Old Dec 19, 2011 | 01:44 PM
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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?
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