IC piping.....
May 31, 2010, 06:42 PM
#16
If you have a minute, check out ours at http://www.extremeturbosystems.com
We build ours in 100% stainless steel piping, bead rolled edge, 4 ply silicone and works with the stock air box and blow off valve as well
Fits both MR and GSR
Thanks!
Michael
We build ours in 100% stainless steel piping, bead rolled edge, 4 ply silicone and works with the stock air box and blow off valve as well
Fits both MR and GSR
Thanks!
Michael
May 31, 2010, 08:14 PM
#17
There is no difference, if the stated diameters are the same. Unless you go with a real ****ty off brand, they're all going to fit, they're all going to work, they're all going to be shiny pieces of pipe.
Pick your favorite brand of shiny metal, and buy it.
The only big savings you might be able to warrant is by doing package deals; call AMS up and say you're looking to do one of their shortblocks in 2010, and they might bang off some bucks off their IC kit.
Welcome to marketing. My badge is better than yours, and I prove it by paying more. Flex flex.
Pick your favorite brand of shiny metal, and buy it.
The only big savings you might be able to warrant is by doing package deals; call AMS up and say you're looking to do one of their shortblocks in 2010, and they might bang off some bucks off their IC kit.
Welcome to marketing. My badge is better than yours, and I prove it by paying more. Flex flex.
at the end of the day though, it's really all the same. pretty much all the reputable brands have the same bead ends, stainless steel, similar couplers with small variations in quality, and same diameter. it's just a matter of pick your poison.
Jun 1, 2010, 11:49 AM
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Actually aluminum conducts head better than stainless which in the case of piping is probably a negative unless subjected to circulation of cooler air. I prefer stainless myself as polished stainless will maintain it's look longer than polished aluminum and if you have to use T-Bolt clamps you have to be very careful with aluminum piping.
Jun 2, 2010, 12:24 PM
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Guys, thanks for all the help. I just placed order with Adam @MAP. got a good deal on the AMS UICP and AMS intake. Thanks again for your help. MAP rocks.
Jun 2, 2010, 12:33 PM
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Steel is also way more durable and will last a life time.
Thanks!
Michael
Jun 2, 2010, 02:17 PM
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Michael is right about people crushing pipes with tbolts..
we've seen SS pipes with tbolts and couplers where they were so tight the couplers were torn,
word for the wise, tighter isnt better (let's keep it clean guys)
we use soapy water when we tighten all tbolts and tighten them just over hand tight.
also, Alum was used on any turbocharged race car ive ever driven without durability problems.
to each their own
ETS makes nice pipes, we have nice pipes, AMS has nice pipes, BR has nice pipes lol
cb
we've seen SS pipes with tbolts and couplers where they were so tight the couplers were torn,
word for the wise, tighter isnt better (let's keep it clean guys)
we use soapy water when we tighten all tbolts and tighten them just over hand tight.
also, Alum was used on any turbocharged race car ive ever driven without durability problems.
to each their own
ETS makes nice pipes, we have nice pipes, AMS has nice pipes, BR has nice pipes lol
cb
Jun 3, 2010, 05:47 AM
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Really the most important and overlooked aspect of intercooler piping is the quality of the silicone couplers. IMO this is where the Japanes brands fail the most at as I've had issues with the cheap/thin couplers with Greddy and HKS products. I have the AMS UICP and the couplers are very high quality which is why they seal perfectly without the need for T-bold clamps.