I've seen a lot of controversy over this topic.

How much more efficient is an aftermarket LICP vs. the stock one?

I'm just looking to do full bolt-on's and a tune and make 350+whp. I would really like to stay under 25psi as well. So far I've got all of my parts except the LICP and an Intake, but I don't know if I really want to take my front bumper off again.

I appreciate any help.

 

the stock LICP is aluminum so it is very light and a very good piece as it is. It's not really necessary to change, imo.

 

if you're doing a full bolt on, you should complete it with LICP. The design of the aftermarket LICP is more efficient and fluent flow which is less air restrictive. Think, this is also going into the turbo. I hear ETS makes, arguably, the best LICP on the market.

 

actually the LICP on the X goes into the throttle body. It's different from the VIII/IX.

 

+1

On the CT9A, the LICP is a great mod and the UICP isn't much worth changing unless you are going for some beastly setup and need more flow.

The CZ4A benefits greatly from an UICP upgrade while the LICP is fine. That being said I am still changing mine out because of the way it looks

 

I thought the big gain was from the UICP, not the LICP. Is this correct?

Later, Ken

 

Yeah Ken, The flexing UICP is a good mod.

 

Where did you hear that ETS makes, arguably, the best LICP on the market?

 

I was wondering that also.

 

riding ets' nuts?

 

Take bumper off? I put mine on without taking bumper off. Was tight but doable.

 

How did you do it?

 

Guru has small asian hands LOL JK

 

Please re-do it and take pics. If this is actually possible then I will probably buy one. I'm guessing if I take off most of the underbody panels I should be somewhat able to do it, but it'd still be easier with the bumper off. I just don't want to mess with the alignment of the bumper.

 

We took mine off when swapping the clutch to make more room. Jack up the car, take the under panels off and the airbox out. You should be able to get to it from the bottom of the car and top as needed. It's not easy but it does work.