Hi guys, a few weeks before, I have posted some articles about auto parts function and how to use them. This week, however, it is time to talk about intercooler piping. Intercooler Piping kit is use for replacing the pipes from the turbocharger to intercooler and the intercooler to inlet manifold.
Installing a new intercooler piping kit will help your engine to get the best possible level of cooling that can lead to higher boost levels. Just be kindly noticed that all the vehicle performance and modified parts are designed and intended solely for competition use only or off-road use only.
A solid and trustable intercooler pipe will often be made out of actual aluminium. There are different types as well when speaking about mandrel bent intercooler piping. Aluminium, stainless, and steel are the different types. As mentioned earlier, aluminium is typically the way to go, however the others are viable options. The first is simple to work with, controls heat well, and isn’t at all heavy. The others are not as weight sensitive, which isn’t as great for intercooler piping.
A universal kit is a great way to save some money, but it does come with its issues. When you buy a direct-fit intercooler kit for your car or truck, it’s a bolt-on system. That means the pipe routing, the piping size, the mounting brackets, and the intercooler core are designed to fit your vehicle. Making life much easier during installation. But you pay a premium for the time, and R&D that went into designing the kit.
Once you figure out the route the intercooler piping will take, you can start looking for a kit that includes those bends. These bends don’t need to be in the tubing. Many times a coupler can do the job better. They allow for more adjustment than hard walled tubing.
Generally speaking, the piping will be 2.5″. This can vary depending on your setup, the turbo size, room in the engine bay, and intercooler size.
The piping itself is similar no matter where you buy it. I have seen a few companies use super thin-walled pipe, but for the most part, 16 gauge is typical wall thickness.
Silicone Couplers
The quality of the couplers in the universal kits varies quite a bit. We’ve seen some that are super thin and non-durable. This is one part of a pipe kit that you want high quality. There is nothing worse than blowing out a coupler under big boost. Or worse yet, tearing one during installation. A multiply 4mm silicone coupler is ideal.
T-Clamps
The clamps that come with the kits also vary in quality. Cheap clamps are the worst. They strip as you try to tighten them or don’t stay tight, allowing a coupler to blow off. Standing on the side of the road, attempting to get your pipe into the coupler, is no fun.
Intercooler Core
One of the most critical pieces of the kit is the intercooler core itself. Core quality is one of the biggest issues we see with universal kits. The piping couplers and clamps that come in that kits are typically good quality, but the cores themselves are often junk.
Any further details you would like to talk with me, just leave any comments. I am happy to communicate. See you next time.
Post time: Sep-21-2022