I know there are plenty of great customer testimonials about the improvement in spoolup and engine response after replacing their Lower Intercooler Piping, even now for the IX --- but is there a discernable whp increase? If so, what are we talking here . . . . 2-3 ponies? If even that?

Let's hear it!

 

Bueller . . .

 

I've heard the LICP can provide as much as 10 whp. This is a lot better than the UICP, whose gains are negligible.

I'm sure there are some dyno sheets out there somewhere.

 

i am going to be buying a licp soon and wondering the same thing

 

I've heard all the hype as well but, I'm yet to see a dyno chart of the gains from just a LICP.

 

No matter what it has to help especially after looking after how bad it tapers to like an inch and a half.

 

They def. will show better power gains than the UICP. Exactly how much im not sure of eiather

 

Why do you think it has to help?

The outlet of the turbo is about the same size as the small diameter of the LICP. Maybe it helps to keep gas velocity up as it enters the IC or maybe it smooths the transition up to the larger diameter piping. Bigger is not always better.

That said I would not be surprised if there is a power gain because it could be a restriction instead of working to keep up velocity. I haven't seen any definitive data either way.

 

I don't know but I've heard so much hype including that this should be the first upgrade you make. I too am in the market and would like to see some light shed on this.

 

In any case an all metal pipe kit would look better and last longer then that cloth. UICP is all smushed from the hood pressing down on it and its expanded to the point of popping off every freaking week. So maybe a full kit could be the solution to more turbo response from the LICP and better function for the UICP.

 

The general consensus is that improvements that come as a result of using an improved LICP aren't something one should expect to measure on a dyno. A dyno only measures what happens at static, wide open throttle. The LICP appears to improve transient response, which is what you get when you put your foot into the throttle quickly.

 

I would imagine it just improves spool

 

What he said...

 

just look at it, its an awful design anything but stock is an improvement.

 

But wouldn't an improvement in spool be visible on a dyno chart? Surely . . .