Mesh Intercooler pipes

[AWDfrank]

Im not sure what the material is called, but something similar to the stock rubber intercooler pipes.

My question is would I be able to use this for my fmic piping? Would I have to many leaks through the pipes?

Where can I find this material?

Is it absolutely necessary to by a j-pipe when using a front mount and upgrading to a slim fan? In case it isn't obvious I'm on a budget.

 

[taylork057]

dont bother with that , just get hard piping

 

[spinninfwdlaser]

Agreed, get some hard pipes, and you will not have blow off, and as much leak problems. If you are on a budget, hit up the classifieds for some used ones, they can be had for rather cheap. Good luck with it.

 

[AWDfrank]

Cool, I guess cost can't be cut everywhere...I'm scared to buy pipes already made because I don't think it will fit my core. That's why I was going to make custom ones.

 

[wvturbo2]

If your budget is that tight then just wait til you have the money. Doing something like that will turn out to be a bigger waste of money and probably not even work. I bought mild steel pipes from summit and had my buddy fab up my intercooler piping. Just wait it out i know its hard, but in the long run you will be glad you didn't follow through on this idea

 

[spinninfwdlaser]

Exactly, some places cost should not be cut. A boost leak source is one.

 

[AWDfrank]

Thanks man but Im going to go ahead and make everything with hardpipes. It's not that I can't afford it I was just trying to cut some cost.

Still have the question of whether a j pipe is needed ( if so what one is cheap ) and do I need a slim fan?

 

[spinninfwdlaser]

A slim fan is usually required if you want to retain your AC, and unfortunately I cannot answer the J pipe question. I am not sure, and do not want to give misinformation.

 

[AWDfrank]

Thanks, im taking all of my a/c parts out along with power steering cruise control and anthing else not needed in the engine bay.

 

[spinninfwdlaser]

Is this a drag only car? No power steering will be a PITA without a manual rack just for some advice. Do as you please, I just wanted to throw that out.

 

[AWDfrank]

Haha, well actually I bought the car 2 years ago with no p/s belt and a frozen p/s pump. I'm so used to it that I hardly notice it, all of the broken p/s parts are still on the car so I'm finally going to remove them all.

 

[Gruppe-S1]

Im not sure what the material is called, but something similar to the stock rubber intercooler pipes.

My question is would I be able to use this for my fmic piping? Would I have to many leaks through the pipes?

Where can I find this material?

Is it absolutely necessary to by a j-pipe when using a front mount and upgrading to a slim fan? In case it isn't obvious I'm on a budget.

If you're running low boost (like less than 7psi) it'll be fine. You'll just have a bit more friction and inefficiency. Under high boost these hoses start expanding, causing high ineffeciences and also frequently pop off. I can't count how many times the stock upper IC pipe popped off on my Evo...

 

[wvturbo2]

Is this a drag only car? No power steering will be a PITA without a manual rack just for some advice. Do as you please, I just wanted to throw that out.

I agree that it was a pita for maybe 2 weeks then you get used to it. Now i can't even tell i think its about as easy as having power steering now except when parking. If you want to save money buy steel instead of aluminum. I had to buy a j-pipe and we cut it and welded it in the other direction to hook up to the pipes. IF you're going to fab the pipes you could just fab a j-pipe might be a bit harder though.