IC pipes

amarillo250 · Mar 20, 2012

There we go again, what are my options on IC pipes for a stock Intercooler and Powermax?
Can some of the builders state their opinion, please.
I'm looking to reduce EGT's.
Thx, boys

Frank

JAP · Mar 20, 2012

I'm pretty sure your best bet to reduce EGT'S is going to be to adjust tuning, or get water injection.

patrickke · Mar 20, 2012

Why not just upgrade the IC?

Mdub707 · Mar 20, 2012

Or a bigger turbo? What are your EGT's now? Do you tow a lot? Some guys are running 190's with that turbo and don't seem to complain too much. I'd say tuning would be a big part of it. If you feel it's getting too hot, get some fuel pulled from the tunes.

Mwilbur516 · Mar 20, 2012

If you still have that crappy plastic hot side pipe, get rid of it and order a 03-04 metal pipe and a set of intercooler boots. I've seen several trucks split the plastic tubes. I just had a new cold side pipe made for my truck and I'm having both the hot and cold pipes powder coated as well. I doubt that I'll see any drop in EGT's with the metal pipe over the plastic, but maybe 20-50*? I would say water/meth would be the direction you're looking for. You'll get the reduced EGT's, more power and a slight bump in econ. I'll be tackling a water/meth system for my truck sometime this year I hope.

Nic · Mar 20, 2012

theyre right..the stock CAC (charged air cooler, not an actual intercooler) tubes wont make a difference in egt drop that much compared to the cost of doing that..not worth it. more worth the money is water/meth, intake or a whole different intercooler all together..probably most economical, least time consuming and easiest way is indeed water/meth...just dont get crazy with the meth..performance gains using more meth are very minimal compared to the damages that will be detrimental. good luck!

Mwilbur516 · Mar 20, 2012

Check out http://www.coolingmist.com/pagedisplay.aspx?feature_key=diesel this is were I'll be going for my kit when the time comes. I've heard great things about this company from everyone who has one of their kits. Quality, customer service and price all seem to be spot on.

amarillo250 · Mar 21, 2012

thanks guys, looks like I go with a new intercooler from Mike. Step by step I get her done.
Tunes got rewritten from IDP and Matt did a great job as well with his tow tune.
I'll keep you posted.

Powerstroked162 · Mar 21, 2012

amarillo250 said:
thanks guys, looks like I go with a new intercooler from Mike. Step by step I get her done.
Tunes got rewritten from IDP and Matt did a great job as well with his tow tune.
I'll keep you posted.

No Limit is also working on a CAC pipe and intake elbow to compliment his IC and our Apex manifold. Could be a nice package all the way around if you are looking for the ultimate drop in EGT's

Mwilbur516 · Mar 21, 2012

When will all this stuff be done? I'm curious about the manifold.

Powerstroked162 · Mar 21, 2012

I pick it up from my machinist this afternoon. I'll throw some pics and info up in a thread for everybody. As far as the no limit stuff goes, I think mike was still working on it. I'm sure he will post up

weekendwarriorfsw32 · Mar 21, 2012

This is what i would do.

Powerstroked162 said:
No Limit is also working on a CAC pipe and intake elbow to compliment his IC and our Apex manifold. Could be a nice package all the way around if you are looking for the ultimate drop in EGT's