Sillicon IC pipe???

[spacemonkey]

I dont think the cold pipe is absolutly necessary, Im sure it wouldnt hurt but the turbo to IC pipe seems to make the difference

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1204623&postcount=11

Perhaps not really necessary but the stock plastic pipe will still expand under full boost. I would think the silicone would actually help in throttle response and etc. I dont know silicone that well but I dont hink it gives way as much as plastic.

 

[terbow]

they are not out yet

Im gonna special order mine though.

 

[marashka]

they are not out yet

Im gonna special order mine though.

do you know how long it would take?

 

[terbow]

i reiceved the ol, no ETA.

so i have no clue but im in no rush and this will be perfect for me cause thats the only pipe i want to replace at the moment.

 

[CasopoliS]

http://www.forgemotorsport.com/content.asp?inc=product&cat=0017&product=FMMSPIND

More expensive on Forge's website. Samco makes good stuff though.

 

[4001]

Perhaps not really necessary but the stock plastic pipe will still expand under full boost. .

That is true but I dont think there jepordizing performance as some might think they are. The Begi Intercoolerkit uses the stock IC to TB pipe and has quite possibly yielded the most impressive and best efficency numbers of any Intercooler kit

 

[CustomMSP]

You're not loosing anything with the pipes "expanding." If they do expand the turbo will quickly fill that space with compressed air. You have to give mazda engineers some credit

 

[4001]

You're not loosing anything with the pipes "expanding." If they do expand the turbo will quickly fill that space with compressed air. You have to give mazda engineers some credit

Well thats good to know, and knowing that now IMO I think the best daily driver set-up as far as an intercooler would go is a Upgraded SMIC with this Silicon hot pipe and keeping the stock cold pipe

 

[4001]

Did they change the name becasue I dont remember it being the "Forge" IC to Turbo Pipe on the Rav Spec site

 

[SpeedBeaver]

it's the same name since I posted the link last week

 

[TheJohnny]

You're not loosing anything with the pipes "expanding." If they do expand the turbo will quickly fill that space with compressed air. You have to give mazda engineers some credit

Ok, I'll agree with that, good point. But don't you think that the ridges cause turbulance in the pipe compared to a smooth hardpipe? I don't know the flow characteristics but I'm sure smooth words better.

 

[CustomMSP]

I don't think they do with the air being compressed and forced and all.

 

[CasopoliS]

Ok, I'll agree with that, good point. But don't you think that the ridges cause turbulance in the pipe compared to a smooth hardpipe? I don't know the flow characteristics but I'm sure smooth words better.

No. Hump hoses w/hardpipes would do the same thing if not worse. Ridges are only a factor in laminar flow.... so our turbulent air will barrel right on by.
The only other thing to look at is the friction factor, which is almost the same for steel/metal and plastic due to the fact Reynolds number is the same and your D/E factor doesn't change enough.

 

[TheJohnny]

holy s*** batman, more info then I know what to do with. Thanks for all the schooling.

 

[xxxcool21]

just ordered mine we will see soon

 

[TheJohnny]

well what's the word with this..... anyone get theirs yet?

 

[terbow]

i called forge and they said they arent out yet. and no eta.

 

[xxxcool21]

dont order it ravspec has yet to refund me my money, it says in stock but its not

 

[CustomMSP]

Sorry to hear that.

 

[MSP#735]

hmm i want to do this! much cheaper than hardpipes...i need someone to be a brave soul and try this. any more word on this product/benefits?