Downpipe touching Intercooler piping

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Jan 14, 2010 | 03:16 AM

SkyliteCustomz

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Downpipe touching Intercooler piping

i have a quick question..my downpipe is touching my intercooler piping..will this cause any problems?

Jan 14, 2010 | 03:31 AM

99kleansi

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Re: Downpipe touching Intercooler piping

Yes it will cause your intercooler piping to heat up causing you to lose power defeating the intercoolers purpose. I had the same issue on a tight setup that was A/C compatible

Jan 14, 2010 | 04:12 AM

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Re: Downpipe touching Intercooler piping

if you cant fix it. i would suggest wrapping the downpipe

Jan 14, 2010 | 01:30 PM

SkyliteCustomz

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Re: Downpipe touching Intercooler piping

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Originally Posted by 99kleansi

Yes it will cause your intercooler piping to heat up causing you to lose power defeating the intercoolers purpose. I had the same issue on a tight setup that was A/C compatible

yea, that was what i was thinking..

Jan 14, 2010 | 01:43 PM

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Re: Downpipe touching Intercooler piping

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Originally Posted by 99kleansi

Yes it will cause your intercooler piping to heat up causing you to lose power defeating the intercoolers purpose. I had the same issue on a tight setup that was A/C compatible

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Originally Posted by mikeymcm

if you cant fix it. i would suggest wrapping the downpipe

+1, they sell some wrap at your local auto parts store. Works great too.