Finally!... Some new pipes

[Speed_ESQ]

Hey guys,

Just thought I'd share a pic of my new hardpipe kit. A couple of local engineers designed them for me, as well as some of the local MSP'ers - It's nice to finally have something local in the city, especially for the Canadian guys, it seems that all you US guys get all the goods!

All pipes are 2.5" stainless-steel, mandrel bent, and tig-welded. The grey pipe is my current CAI pipe; however, that is going to be cut and joined up with the intercooler pipe - Actually the MAF is going to connect the two. I'm also going to be using a 1G bpv from a 1st-generation Talon - It has a metal construction and will be more than sufficient at holding a moderate amount of boost. Lastly, I still have to order the silicon reducers and clamps for the hardpipes, as well as polish the pipes to a brilliant shine.

Cheers.

 

[NRRfrogmanP5]

ooo dirty engine

 

[changedman]

yes, drive thru the car wash with your hood up. do us all a favor

 

[Spooled]

Just out of curiosity, how much did you pay for the pipes (USD)?

 

[Speed_ESQ]

Lol.. It's nice to see that the dirtiness is getting more attention/ responses than the pipes.

No worries, it'll be cleaned as soon as the pipes are completely finished.

 

[Stormtrooper77]

For some reason those pipes look a lot larger than 2.5".

 

[Speed_ESQ]

Spooled: I paid $700 CDN ---> Using http://www.xe.com/ucc/ is works out to be $583.27 USD. That includes the piping (up to a shortram), 2 silicone reducers and all silicone couplers, as well as t-clamps.

George: They probably look bigger because most other hardpipe kits are only 2". You're in the city, so I can show you as soon as they're on the car.

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[wicked]

why didn't you just get the turbohoses pipes?

I hope your not driving with out a filter.

 

[jeffmsp]

$700 CDN

For hardpipes and an intake?

 

[Speed_ESQ]

why didn't you just get the turbohoses pipes?

I hope your not driving with out a filter.

I guess I could have, but I like dealing/ supporting locally, especially if it's a quality product using quality materials. Also, customer support is a lot more convenient should I need anything else. For me, it's worth it. I also wanted a kit that was 2.5", as opposed to the standard 2" piping that the majority of hardpipe kits come with. As well, I wanted to use T-clamps, as opposed to the band-clamps. True, minor differences, but that's the way I wanted it.

Ordering stuff from the States can be a bit of a hassle for us Canadian guys. There's the shipping, brokerage, exchange rate, etc. I do appreciate the suggestion though, nonetheless.

Of course I'm running a filter. My CAI goes into the fender. The picture was showing the near completed pipes.

Cheers.

 

[Speed_ESQ]

For hardpipes and an intake?

Essentially, yes.

All that would be needed to complete the intake would be a little extention piece and cone filter (K&N). I think that would have added approximately, $60 to the total cost, but because I already have a CAI, I didn't have to worry about it.

 

[Stormtrooper77]

$700. Yeah, I could see that. Once you get into labour, materials and taxes, it all starts to add up. Especially labour, it could be anywhere from $55 - $85 per hour.

 

[Speed_ESQ]

Stormtrooper77, you're very right!

Like most things in life, you get what you pay for. These pipes are constructed from SS, unlike other pipes that use mild steel, or aluminized steel. There was also an option to use full aluminum pipes, but the heat tranfer benefits wasn't worth the effort trying to keep them clean in the winter time to prevent corrosion.

Also, because the pipes are 2.5", and the intercooler/ turbo are 2", I needed a few silicon reducers. I got quality 4-ply couplers, which ran approximately $30 CDN each. Lastly, I used t-clamps instead of regualr band clamps. They give an even pressure around the silicon couplers.

Sure, using different materials (piping, reducers/ couplers, clamps) would have made it cheaper, but I guess it depends on what people want.

Cheers.

 

[BMC]

Yes, its definetly worth it for SS pipes instead of Steel. They look good (2thumbs)

 

[warrier04]

^^^ i agree. the pipes look really good. do you think there are many benefits of having 2.5" pipe over the 'standard' 2" piping?

drew.

 

[Demonic-Speed]

You would think you would have a greater pressure drop with the bigger pipes...