Any LICP Dyno gains?
Got it all in, itt was a pain in the @$$!!! Getting the bumper off was fine, dealing with the undertray is always annoying but I'm used to it at this point so whatever, dealt with that... Actually getting the LICP in and lined up and tightened was AWFUL!!! Getting it on the stock coupler at the intercooler then tryin to wiggle it on the coupler at the turbo outlet, then it'd come off at the intercooler goin back and forth with that sh*t, then couldnt get to the one t-bolt at the turbo outlet to tighten it down good.... All I have to say is I'm done, it's in and if that thing ever comes off I'm goin WILD...
I've seen a lot of aftermarket lower pipes blow off after install. Even those that are secured by mounting points. To everyone out there that is going to do this, please do yourself a favor and use some Aquanet Mega Hold hairspray or something else cheap and strong. a) It acts as a great lubricant when positioning the pipe in the couplers and b) it locks the couplers to the pipe creating an awesome seal to prevent blow off.
Originally Posted by mitsuorder
I've seen a lot of aftermarket lower pipes blow off after install. Even those that are secured by mounting points. To everyone out there that is going to do this, please do yourself a favor and use some Aquanet Mega Hold hairspray or something else cheap and strong. a) It acts as a great lubricant when positioning the pipe in the couplers and b) it locks the couplers to the pipe creating an awesome seal to prevent blow off.
thanks
Last edited by eling99; Aug 15, 2006 at 10:03 PM.
Originally Posted by Nauticabri
I just installed my Nisei LICP today and it was a very unpleasant install process I must say. Anything that involves that damn undertray is awful, I hate that thing. Taking the bumper off was fine, getting it back on was fine. Getting the pipe lined up properly to bolt up and get it in the coupler and get the clamps on was HORRIBLE!!! Its a great product, looks amazing Just didn't have fun with the install. Then again it was from my back with a jack and jack stands.... I'll let ya know what I notice.
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No doubt the testimonials are all positive --- I guess we're all just waiting for someone to post a dyno-sheet before and after comparison to satisfy the number crunchers (like me)!
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I called a couple of shops a few days ago, but they all say either it's not worth it because the stock system works as it should, or the hp gain will be obvious from visual inspection of the bottle-necked stock LICP, but no one seems to feel the need to back it up on a dyno. Apparently, the general "feeling" of an hp boost is enough to satisfy most every customer.
Go figure!
Go figure!
