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HKS Intercooler Pipe Kits makes werid sound

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Old Dec 11, 2009 | 08:38 AM
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HKS Intercooler Pipe Kits makes werid sound

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I just install an HKS Intercooler Pipe Kits on my evo x and I getting a werid sound from the Intercooler like it's rubbering something try removing and put it back still the same thing anyone have is issue when installing this kits, and thanks everyone.
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Old Dec 11, 2009 | 08:48 AM
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Does it use an upper bracket on the intercooler pipe? I had a customer who didn't tighten down the clamps all the way and the car made an odd sound leaking past the coupler.
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Old Dec 11, 2009 | 08:58 AM
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You mean the elbow part that connect to the intercooler if that what yes I did tighten it with a black rubber that came with the kit and oh I forget to said that I only hear that werid sound only when I do a hard acceleration
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Old Dec 11, 2009 | 09:01 AM
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Sounds like it could be a boost leak.
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Old Dec 11, 2009 | 09:03 AM
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I slove the issue the piping clamp was rubbing on stud of firewall and NO IT'S NOT A BOOST LEAK but thanks any way.

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