HKS intercooler piping, Good or Bad?
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HKS intercooler piping, Good or Bad?
Im out looking for some intercooler piping and i love love love HKS products. I have found some HKS full upper and lower intercooler piping for my Evo for $550 shipped. Anyone have it or have anything to say about it? any power dif over the stock piping? and will i notice any dif after i install it? Thanks guys...
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IMHO, it's piping. unless you want a really bling engine bay any quality company will do. I'd just base it off of price and honestly recommend Ultimate Racing. They're friendly, make quality products, at a super reasonabile price. The silicone couplers are 3 ply etc etc..
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Really? Can you please post a before and after dynograph of a stock-ish Evo with an aftermarket LICP and outline the gains that "mean a lot to an Evo." In 4 years of being here, I've never seen such a display. ETS' ad comes the closest, but it's hardly a stock-ish car. BR's 05 Evo thread looked at LICPs during the development process and you can witness the results for yourself.
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I've had HKS pipes for many years on my evo. The quality of the pieces is amazing. The only problem is that the HKS set is made for the EDM and JDM version cars with the SAS system. There is a 2nd bung welded on for this purpose. You will have to cap it of if you plan on using the HKS pipes.
I agree that the lower pipe does seem to help....albeit slightly. The biggest advantage of a lower pipe is substantially improved spool. I believe back in the day DB proved that a lower pipe and a turbo outlet housing netted about 10-14whp on the evo.
I agree that the lower pipe does seem to help....albeit slightly. The biggest advantage of a lower pipe is substantially improved spool. I believe back in the day DB proved that a lower pipe and a turbo outlet housing netted about 10-14whp on the evo.
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this is like asking "what test pipe should i get?". doesnt matter what brand it is, at the end of the day..its still a hollow piece of pipe..not unless its titanium, then thats a different story. i dont know about you but i always follow one rule when buying mods for my car. function over form...BUT if given the choice and circumstances permit.id get both.
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