lower intercooler pipe

[talontedtsi1995]

I have a 2g with upper hard piping and I' am currently running a stock smic and I was wondering if upgrading the soft lower intercooler pipe with a hard pipe would be worth while? Would replacing it make any difference? thanks

 

[MrBoxx]

If you're currently using the stock T25, then the LICP probably isn't worth replacing, since if you upgrade turbos to anything other than a T28 or a turbo with a passenger-side-facing elbow welded onto it, you'll have to change LICP shapes anyway. Example: A 14b/16g/18g all use J-pipes, so a hard S-pipe wouldn't be of any use. Most other turbos are downfiring, so an S-pipe is again not useful. And if you ever upgrade to a FMIC, you may have to completely re-do your piping again.

The only time I would upgrade to hard pipe is if the stock hose was the source of a boost leak.

 

[Loco4Life]

If you're upgrading to a Big T28 or something like that, then I would say knock yourself out. If you're planning on a different kind of turbo, I'd have to agree with MrBoxx...Don't waste your money on something that will be replaced anyways.

 

[talontedtsi1995]

yes I already have a big t-28, i do not plan on upgrading the turbo anytime soon. I was just wondering if the licp would do anything besides take money out of my wallet. They seem very inexpensive so if thye make any kind of difference I was thinking about purchasing one for the time being. I heard someone say before they make the turbo spool better and louder? maybe ill just save the money and wait....