I know the hot pipes are a must when upgrading turbos and/or adding meth. At this point I don't plan on either of those mods. But my modding budget just hit a snag, actually a big ole scratch, to the tune of $762. My mods are/will be LMS 4X 3 bar tune, PPE catted down pipes, Corsa exhaust, and 170* t stat. Do I really need the hot pipes?  It's either hot pipes or wheels. And I really want wider wheels to compliment the Megan coilovers and lowered stance. Opinions?

Side note: I have no idea when, who, or how the scratch came to be. And with a $500 deductible, going through my insurance is not worth it. So I will be paying out of pocket.


Brad
2010 SHO with PP
170* T-Stat
NGK LTR7IX plugs, gap at 0.030
BOV VTA
MyCal LMS Stage 4+
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No the hot pipes aka charge pipes aren't a necessity, they won't make you any more power BUT if you have any stock rubber pieces these pipes and silicone hoses will replace them.

Perhaps w/o hotpipes you'd just want to keep a watchful eye on the key hose-connections to make sure that they are solid.

No hot pipes here and run LMS stage 5 meth and my stock pipes are still hanging on. While I know I am pushing the envelope with them running 18-22psi of boost. With your mods you should be fine.

I think myself and 2 or 3 others broke the rear rubber hose to the turbo, I also started splitting the front turbo to IC hose as well, on my car you could watch the hoses expand like balloons so I figured if I had some made I'd replicate them. Long term those rubber hoses will fatigue and crack, they'll you'll be troubleshooting a boost leak which sucks seriously.
Keep on eye on your boost and if it starts dropping mysteriously to down around the 6psi range it's time for some pipes.

I was showing a diesel mechanic/ engine builder my engine, and he pointed out the coupling from plastic hard pipe to turbo and said those do/will leak. Really small at first, and will get worse.  He said one of the bigger manufactures of big rig turbo diesels used those and they chased boost leaks until they just replaced them all with t-clamps.

Thanks for all the advice. I know they won't give me any more power, but they won't leak and they look pretty.

On a side note; I meant for the title to say "are EcoPower parts HOT PIPES..."  Sorry to EcoPower parts for the mistake. You guys are DEFINITELY worth it. Great pricing and customer service.


Brad
2010 SHO with PP
170* T-Stat
NGK LTR7IX plugs, gap at 0.030
BOV VTA
MyCal LMS Stage 4+
Sent from my iPhone

Brad... I love mine...  If you really want them sexy get a PC or ceramic coating.  Did mine black ceramic to match DPs and future intake

Presenting ... BiGMaC's writeup on these hot pipes ... http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,2248

Enjoy!

They might free up a couple HP on a full mod car.

Quote from: SHOdded on June 27, 2014, 04:56:45 PM
Presenting ... BiGMaC's writeup on these hot pipes ... http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,2248

Enjoy!

Here's a direct link to the install and info post, a little easier than going backwards LOL:
http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,2248.msg32460.html#msg32460

I inspect my pipes regularly, and hot pipes are on my to do list as I know its just a matter of time before they will split.

I hope somebody stopped you from making an insurance claim to save your self 200$.

Quote from: Jtrain on July 10, 2014, 05:40:16 PM
I hope somebody stopped you from making an insurance claim to save your self 200$.

No need. I paid out of pocket as that would be cheaper in the long run. I'll just have to talk my wife into letting me keep some or all of my Christmas bonus this year to finish my project.


Brad
2010 SHO with PP
170* T-Stat
NGK LTR7IX plugs, gap at 0.030
BOV VTA
MyCal LMS Stage 4+
Sent from my iPhone