AMS LICP vs EBAY LICP
I'm always seeing threads asking about the EBAY LICP but there is very little info about it. Most people will tell you to avoid EBAY products like the plague. I decided to buy one and compare it to my AMS LICP.
Basically the pipes are nearly identical. The only difference is weight. The AMS pipe is made of aluminum and the ebay pipe is steel. I have tried both and they perform the exact same. The only minor differences is the ebay pipe has a tad smaller mid coupler. That being said the ebay pipe also comes with T-bolt clamps.
I would say the ebay LICP is as good as any if not better than most LICPs.
Here are a few pics:
Basically the pipes are nearly identical. The only difference is weight. The AMS pipe is made of aluminum and the ebay pipe is steel. I have tried both and they perform the exact same. The only minor differences is the ebay pipe has a tad smaller mid coupler. That being said the ebay pipe also comes with T-bolt clamps.
I would say the ebay LICP is as good as any if not better than most LICPs.
Here are a few pics:
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Um.... whatever you say.... I'm simply pointing out a good deal. Its still $100 for a short bent pipe but that's supply and demand for you.
If you want to see why I think most vendors prices are too high search for this and check the price on it:
02-06 Impreza WRX STi FMIC Intercooler w/ Piping Kit 05
I'm half temped to buy it and make it work on my EVO!
If you want to see why I think most vendors prices are too high search for this and check the price on it:
02-06 Impreza WRX STi FMIC Intercooler w/ Piping Kit 05
I'm half temped to buy it and make it work on my EVO!
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It's too bad they're always pawning off some other crappy pipe with the LICP. Wouldn't it be nice to get exactly what we wanted for like $60 shipped?
At least they are now making them in aluminum. Although I managed to dent my AMS pipe with a clamp and I doubt that would happen to a steel one.
At least they are now making them in aluminum. Although I managed to dent my AMS pipe with a clamp and I doubt that would happen to a steel one.
Thats the exact reason I think steel makes better IC pipes. The differences between steel and aluminum when it comes to heat transfer and weight is incredibly negligible in IC pipes. However aluminum bends much easier and I like to make sure my IC pipes NEVER come off! Thats why I have the Buschur IC piping.
I don't think many of you are looking at the major advantage the ams LIC pipe has over the Ebay one. Sure one pound isn't much of a difference but you're simply not looking at the correct factor. Aluminum is a much better material at dissipating heat over metal. Why do you think our coke cans are also made out of aluminum. Metal retains heat and in the end those precious temperatures in the lower intercooler pipe is what makes the difference in a race. Just some food for thought.
They just said earlier in the thread that there is aluminum ones on ebay as well. So there goes your theory 
I agree with the licp/uicp bit. There is just no reason it should be that expensive. 500 for the full kit from nisei? For some pipes? Your serious? I am all about only putting nice parts on my car, but seriously, its just pipes welded together. I can buy 2ply couplers from allhose down the street in any color I want. This isnt rocket science, seriously.
I agree with the licp/uicp bit. There is just no reason it should be that expensive. 500 for the full kit from nisei? For some pipes? Your serious? I am all about only putting nice parts on my car, but seriously, its just pipes welded together. I can buy 2ply couplers from allhose down the street in any color I want. This isnt rocket science, seriously.
I don't think many of you are looking at the major advantage the ams LIC pipe has over the Ebay one. Sure one pound isn't much of a difference but you're simply not looking at the correct factor. Aluminum is a much better material at dissipating heat over metal. Why do you think our coke cans are also made out of aluminum. Metal retains heat and in the end those precious temperatures in the lower intercooler pipe is what makes the difference in a race. Just some food for thought.
Aluminum is a much better material at dissipating heat over metal. Why do you think our coke cans are also made out of aluminum. Metal retains heat and in the end those precious temperatures in the lower intercooler pipe is what makes the difference in a race. Just some food for thought.
Another point that I didnt make is the cost of material and labor. We are making these in house whereas the Ebay versions are being made oversease where production costs are FAR less.
As for fitament... you got lucky. we made a post about 2 months ago where a car came in with an EBAY pipe and FMIC and the fitament was horrible. The cheap couplers continued to pop off and in the end we had to put our pipe on to cure the problem.
You get what you pay for
Eric
As for fitament... you got lucky. we made a post about 2 months ago where a car came in with an EBAY pipe and FMIC and the fitament was horrible. The cheap couplers continued to pop off and in the end we had to put our pipe on to cure the problem.
You get what you pay for
Eric