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    TurboHoses SMIC- **********.com (Updates)

    New Thread http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1164079#post1164079 Thank you, Turbohoses R&D
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    Turbohoses R&D Affordable Hardpipes

    New Thread See this thread and read the bottom for temperature comparison. http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1164079#post1164079 Thanks, Turbohoses R&D
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    Turbohoses SMIC Results

    Thank you for your patience. Our test vehicle is completely stock and tested with our Aluminum Piping and stock boost. The end results are as follows: We were only able to run our test vehicle 4 times for each IC. We noticed by the third run the engine began to detonate, we believe this is...
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    TurboHoses SMIC- **********.com (Updates)

    Update Hello, Our IC's are going through the final stages tomorrow evening. We currently have two proto-types that have gone/going through our R&D dept. All of our tests will be done at stock boost levels. The stock IC and our upgrade will each be tested on our dyno running 10+ runs on...
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    Turbohoses R&D Affordable Hardpipes

    There are pros. and cons. to using thermal tape. It does work with a cost to the piping. The mid. to long term results will shorten the life span of the steel piping and promote rust very quickly. Often we find turbular turbo manifolds that crack due to the extra insulation. Turbohoses R&D
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    Turbohoses R&D Affordable Hardpipes

    Ic Our SMIC will be on our dyno this week. We must first go through the datalog to be sure that during our long term tests, the ECU doesn't compensate for anything unexpectedly. If things go smootly, we will have testing completed within the next few days and post results. Thanks...
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    Turbohoses R&D Affordable Hardpipes

    Stainless is better suited for exhaust system and tubular turbo manifolds. The properties of stainless in this (exhaust and manifold) type of application are to retain thermal energy (heat) which is necessary for the turbo spooling. This is counter productive to keeping air cool.
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    Turbohoses R&D Affordable Hardpipes

    OEM cars like the Evo etc. all use aluminum tubing straight from the factory. Almost all of the higher end aftermarket IC kits will use aluminum on the IC piping as well. Although aluminium is a softer metal, it is prone to dent if you should drop or bump it during installation etc...
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    Turbohoses R&D Affordable Hardpipes

    Hello, Update: Due to the popularity of our MSP Aluminum Hardpipes, we have had many requests for a more affordable version. During our datalogging, we have found that aircraft quality aluminum worked best for the MSP. However, prepping aluminum before bending and welding aluminum bring up...
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    Need Msp W/ Injen Intake For Testing In Northern California

    Hello, We're currently testing intakes for the MSP and need anyone that has an INJEN intake installed on their car. Please give us a call at 925-968-0193. We will probably need the car for atleast two days. Thanks, Hoover Turbohoses R&D
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    Hardpipes... Stock setup?

    Turbohoses Hard Pipe Pic. Thanks, Hoover
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