So I purchased the ETS intercooler kit, with short route UICP etc, and intake. I couldn't believe how perfect the intercooler pipes fit, especially the UICP. The intake was a different story, and I don't know the real reason why. I do not see many on here with issues. Anyhow, the issue I was having was that the silicone connecting hose on turbo(with the intake pipe in it) was pushing down on the lower radiator hose, and actually pushing it far enough down that it would rub on the clutch fork. I didn't want to run the risk of rubbing a hole in the coolant hose. I clocked it the best I could, yadda yadda yadda, and no luck. Maybe it was because I had the samco lower radiator hose? But, when I looked at the stock hose, I had the same issue. Or, maybe it was the fact that I had the ported compressor cover from FP? Although I don't think that was it because the hose was the same length as the one that comes with the kit, and it would have ended up in the same place. Anyhow, I didn't like it. So here is what I did:

1. I swapped the two couplers. The one that connects between the turbo and intake pipe, and the one that connects between the intake pipe and MAF. One is a straight piece, one is a 45 degree piece. (Note: this only worked because I have my ACD removed which allowed more clearance for the air filter)

2. I rotated the intake pipe so that the BPV opening faces the firewall.

3. I purchased 2 90 degree couplers and a stainless connecting pipe from siliconeintakes.com (This company has saved my @ss numerous times. They are your friend!

4. I rotated the intake pipe just enough to line up the two 90 degree hoses. I installed the coupler on the UICP first and tightened it so that the BPV could be set in there and rotated to get an idea about where the hoses need to be.

5. Once all the hoses were lined up, i tightened up the clamps.

The PCV hose should be long enough to droop down and back up as this connection is now pointing between the firewall and the ground. I had samco hoses so I had additional length.

See the photos below for the install. I am very happy with the way this turned out, and it would be nice if ETS offered a similar one piece hose, for anyone that wanted to install it this way. It appears to eliminate any of the crazy angles in the intake anyhow.

IMHO It actually looks like it was meant to be installed this way.










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