I mean that crappy little rubber hosing and such.. it just seems like it would pick up more power... but what's the WHP rating like 5 or less? It's not much I do hear that. Does the power increase if you have more mods? Like say i'm pushing 360-370 whp... does it benefit me more then?

 

Don't think it does

 

I just threw one on for the hell of it, can't tell you if it added more power or not though as I did it at the same time as my FMIC install.

 

its like the uicp for the older cars... i remember reading about this on this forum, its just reverse from the older cars and the uicp is where the hotside is or something or other.

 

the LICP will benefit once you add more whp....but I would say for 90% of EVO X owners who just stick with bolt ons....the stock one is fine

 

just seems like any pipe that isn't a hard pipe that is put under pressure would bend and such and cause a loss of power.

 

this.

the licp doesn't really need replacing because it's a reinforced silicone hose, similar to aftermarket types, whereas the uicp is a mesh hose, prone to expansion. reinforced silicone hoses supposedly are able to hold up to 50psi of boost, give or take. if you're going for high boost applications though, i'd just replace it regardless.

 

i'm running 28-29 psi... to much?

 

http://evoempire.org/index.php?/topi..._1#entry163214

check post #4. there's your answer.

 

k... cool thanks.

 

I mean i've seen multiple people say that the LICP for the X was very well made... i'm just wondering why none of these top companies have been able to improve on the design of it.

 

there's really nothing to improve upon. if you look at all the licp's, they're all routed in the same fashion. the only difference is some would reroute the bov pipe. otherwise, the silicone is very beefy and even high hp apps usually don't upgrade it, and only upgrades to pipe with a "hell why not" mentality. the only potential benefit i see with pipes is that they eliminate that small air pocket that the silicone hose has before the throttle body, but that would yield maybe what, negligible throttle response.

i upgraded mine with a "hell why not" mentality as well; i was upgrading the uicp, ic, intake, widemouth o2...so damn, might as well!

 

I'm pushing over 450+whp using stock licp so you should be fine.

 

good enough for me.

 

This is confusing to me. Quote from the "modding for dummies" thread. I have about 24 hours worth of Evo modification knowledge under my belt, but don't understand why the thread says replace licp and this thread says don't. I must be missing something.

Intercooler Piping (UICP/LICP):

The upper intercooler piping (UICP) isn't going to do much in terms of gains but it will limit you to a stock flanged DV/BOV. The lower intercooler pipe is a great mod. It will improve spool up. Reason being, the stock LICP tapers towards the turbo and has unnecessary bends.

- UICP: Not really a necessary mod unless you need a different flange or you are using a mini battery and have the room to use a shorter route UCIP.
- LICP: Definitely a great mod, you'll see HP/TQ gains as well as quicker spool up.
- It's not a bad idea to upgrade the stock pipe couplings. They tend to expand under boost.

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...g-dummies.html