Upper Intercooler (IC) Pipe

Another option offered by Mac Crossett is to replace the restrictive portion of the piping with 2" inner diameter radiator hose. This mod seems to work just as well as the commercial products and is MUCH CHEAPER ($15 vs. $250); all be it without the sparkle of polished stainless steel. It also works real well with a 3000gt BOV which requires no adapter like the 1g BOV and works just as well (for less money too).

Where is the "restrictive portion?" I see people taking their bumpers off to put a new upper intercooler pipe on, etc...

Which part is he implying to change?

Seems like a good idea...

Sorry about all the questions recently, just trying to get everything straight. =)

I'm almost there and have learned a lot!

 

the upper IC pipe is the one that goes from the intake to the intercooler. It runs along the left side of the engine bay where the BOV is mounted. I really wouldnt worry about upgrading that at this point, and if the time came to i would go with stainless steel. The restriction is part the size yes...but it is also the material friction properties of rubber, which is why you go SS because it is much smoother

 

yeah and you dont have to spend 250 bucks on an upper ic pipe. i got mine from RRE for like 85 to 95 dollars i think and a 1g bov used for 25 bucks. so ccut that price in half

 

+1 for RRE

 

and just so he knows RRE = Road Race Engineering

 

yes rre is the best for these cars, I am so glad its 20 min from my house =]