Intercooler pipping OBX Brand any good?
Mar 18, 2012, 04:59 PM
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Intercooler pipping OBX Brand any good?
I found this on E-bay for a FRACTION of the over priced name brand counterparts. $300+ for a aluminum pipe to me is just ridiculous so I'm considering these. Besides possible fitment issues and color is there any downside from opting for these instead of .. say Agency power 300 bucks just for the upper pipe? I believe these are 3inches as well.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/OBX-INTERCOOLER-IC-PIPES-EVOLUTION-EVO-X-10-TURBO-HARD-PIPE-/230762851538?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories &hash=item35ba89acd2&vxp=mtr
If i do buy these im planning on painting it matte black or just powder coating them for like 20bucks.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/OBX-INTERCOOLER-IC-PIPES-EVOLUTION-EVO-X-10-TURBO-HARD-PIPE-/230762851538?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories &hash=item35ba89acd2&vxp=mtr
If i do buy these im planning on painting it matte black or just powder coating them for like 20bucks.
Mar 19, 2012, 12:12 PM
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I can promise these will fit better than Agency Power's 
Like most of the Chinese knock-offs I'm sure fitment will be ok, but I doubt it will be perfect and probably will need some tweaking. You will need to buy all your own couplers, clamps, and the needed hose to custom-fit the BOV since this kit relocates it.
Like most of the Chinese knock-offs I'm sure fitment will be ok, but I doubt it will be perfect and probably will need some tweaking. You will need to buy all your own couplers, clamps, and the needed hose to custom-fit the BOV since this kit relocates it.
Mar 19, 2012, 12:48 PM
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$240 for the upper pipe kit. Includes everything you need http://www.extremeturbosystems.com/E...-Pipe-Kit.html 
Don't buy that junk from EBay man. You'll just end up regretting it
Don't buy that junk from EBay man. You'll just end up regretting it
Mar 19, 2012, 03:38 PM
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$240 for just the upper pipe? No thanks the OBX is $140 for both, lower and top + like $40-50 couplers and additional hardware.
I don't buy everything from eBay. Brakes/rims/internal engine parts stuff that is really important, but a set of aluminum pipes? I even hear some eBay vendors are giving better results with their products than the over pricing "name brand" company's.
I do agree with you alpha but for these over priced to hell aluminum piping I think I'ma go with the eBay brand. I'll post if anything goes wrong to warn you guys but I seriously doubt it.
I don't buy everything from eBay. Brakes/rims/internal engine parts stuff that is really important, but a set of aluminum pipes? I even hear some eBay vendors are giving better results with their products than the over pricing "name brand" company's.
I do agree with you alpha but for these over priced to hell aluminum piping I think I'ma go with the eBay brand. I'll post if anything goes wrong to warn you guys but I seriously doubt it.
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I appreciate his warning concerning buying eBay products, but if the only reason for opting for the more expensive option vs the eBay product that seems to be the same material/quality at 1/2 the price is strictly that its from eBay then well.... I apologize if I came off like a douche.
I guess I have more faith in eBay than most. I bought a DP for my mk6 gti for 140 bucks which turned out to put down more whp at the dyno than the $900 name brand option. Its been on there for over 40k miles too.
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Mar 19, 2012, 05:08 PM
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when it comes to a simple pipe that you are only running air through... its not going to make a difference what company makes it. the only thing that matters is that its sturdy and it fits well.
why you would ever see it as a necessity to pay 250+ for a single pipe that runs air and nothing else will never make sense to me.... yes its a nice car but that doesnt mean you have to drain your bank account on a ****ing pipe.
why you would ever see it as a necessity to pay 250+ for a single pipe that runs air and nothing else will never make sense to me.... yes its a nice car but that doesnt mean you have to drain your bank account on a ****ing pipe.
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when it comes to a simple pipe that you are only running air through... its not going to make a difference what company makes it. the only thing that matters is that its sturdy and it fits well.
why you would ever see it as a necessity to pay 250+ for a single pipe that runs air and nothing else will never make sense to me.... yes its a nice car but that doesnt mean you have to drain your bank account on a ****ing pipe.
why you would ever see it as a necessity to pay 250+ for a single pipe that runs air and nothing else will never make sense to me.... yes its a nice car but that doesnt mean you have to drain your bank account on a ****ing pipe.
What he said!
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I bought 3 pipes and random couplings; s-pipe, 90 degree bend and 45 degree bend. have to modify the 45 degree pipe a lil to make it fit. Then i have the hks reloaded filter on the end. The 45 degree one is so that it faces the front.
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