i want to upgrade my intercooler piping but don't know what company to go with? i was thinking hks/kanasi but i want opinions from other people who have done this.

 

for the most power i would go with the buschur upper pipe w/ mini battery kit. its saves weight and piping the shortest distance.

i also like the UR piping kit and the polished RMR ($$)

also you want to factor in what intercooler you going to use or upgrade to.

 

currently i have the ams intercooler

 

I'm wondering about the IC pipes as well....

I like the way the SAMCO silicone pipes look, but what is the down side in going with silicone over a hard pipe?

Thanks

 

the UR hardpipe kit is the best looking, and seem to be fairly good

-shahul

 

Stock with T-Bolt clamps (Unless you like pretty pipes).

 

good thing I like pretty pipes.... but why wouldnt larger non-bulging hardpipes be better?

-shahul

 

I'm sure they're better if you're flowing large amounts of not-stock-turbo air but every dyno test I've seen has produced little to no gains from the upper I/C piping.

Even AMS claimed that they're not worth anything more than to make the engine bay look pretty.

 

Your absolutley right MrBonus. UICP piping is a way they can charge you for easy bent and welded pipe. Your best bet is to flow better with a bigger FMIC. And if your really concerned about your hoses flexing the Samco kit is really nice, I have seen Samco hoses for another car in person and they are top notch. I also read a thread somewhere on here that the hoses gave an extra 5HP at the wheels, although we all know that is hard to determine if that is an actual increase or a difference in the Dyno, weather, etc.

Let us know what you choose and furthermore what you finally feel if you do buy new pipes. This also makes me wonder why no company besides Buschur has made a better Lower intercooler pipe. Correct me if I'm wrong here though!

 

I have Samco's replacing the stock piping connectors..... Im actually leaning towards the AMS lower IC pipe.... I did see their dyno's on this

-Shahul

 

i vote for the custom like i had my buddy do at his shop....

 

nice....custom heat sheild also?

-shahul

 

arc titanium

 

Buschur all the way.

 

go with ams lower ic piping.. that's where the hp lies.. unless it's bling you're looking for..