Intercooler charge pipes
Master of Strokes
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Well some one just waisted 350 bucks when he could have just spent less then 150 and had better boots and the better factory pipes, not to mention replacing american parts with overseas parts. To many people shop off the "bling" factory then real world use these days I swear.
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Well some one just waisted 350 bucks when he could have just spent less then 150 and had better boots and the better factory pipes, not to mention replacing american parts with overseas parts. To many people shop off the "bling" factory then real world use these days I swear.
Quote from the site "The Mishimoto 6.0L Powerstroke intercooler pipe and boot kit is made in the USA and includes our signature lifetime warranty."
Now go take your condescension some where else.
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Awhile ago when I installed a set into a buddies truck there were made in chinia stickers on stuff in the box so unless stuff changed since then that I wasn't aware of that's what I was basing it off of.
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I hope XDP was not posting BS on their website. I will be more than a little upset if everything says Made in China on it. Fingers crossed.
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I guess I wasted $4k on my lift, wheels and tires then because the stock stuff worked fine.
He's rewarding himself with a new toy, some people like to do that sometimes (me included) so stop stealing his thunder. Geez.
He's rewarding himself with a new toy, some people like to do that sometimes (me included) so stop stealing his thunder. Geez.
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We steal from the poor, eat our young, and make fun of those who don't spend their money on stuff that WE (subjective "we") think they should spend their money on!
Yeesh, c'mon people, that's the American way!
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So, a box was waiting for me when I got home today! In the box was a complete set of Mishimoto 6.0 Charge Pipes. Made in the good ole USA!
So after diner, I tackled the project, starting with the hot side of things.
Old and new shown together:
The little online video they use as instructions shows things going into position without a care in the world... Ya, not so smoothly. I ended up pulling the passenger side battery to allow better access to tighten things up. However, in the end it came together.
I then moved on to the cool side of things.
Again, here is a pic of the old and new together:
For this side, I also removed the battery, but I also had to remove the air intake as well.
It honestly took longer to take things apart than it did to put them all back together.
Here is how she looks now!
I have not driven her yet, but she started up just fine with no unusual noises, smells or signs.
Here is to a happy 6.0, at least for a little while.
So after diner, I tackled the project, starting with the hot side of things.
Old and new shown together:
The little online video they use as instructions shows things going into position without a care in the world... Ya, not so smoothly. I ended up pulling the passenger side battery to allow better access to tighten things up. However, in the end it came together.
I then moved on to the cool side of things.
Again, here is a pic of the old and new together:
For this side, I also removed the battery, but I also had to remove the air intake as well.
It honestly took longer to take things apart than it did to put them all back together.
Here is how she looks now!
I have not driven her yet, but she started up just fine with no unusual noises, smells or signs.
Here is to a happy 6.0, at least for a little while.
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Those American made stickers sure do look nice on those Chinese pipes
Seriously, those pipes sure look nice. Interesting how the hot side turbo boots make up the upper curve. Your going to have to make sure they stay clean now. All that filth is unacceptable from now forward.
Seriously, those pipes sure look nice. Interesting how the hot side turbo boots make up the upper curve. Your going to have to make sure they stay clean now. All that filth is unacceptable from now forward.
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Those American made stickers sure do look nice on those Chinese pipes
Seriously, those pipes sure look nice. Interesting how the hot side turbo boots make up the upper curve. Your going to have to make sure they stay clean now. All that filth is unacceptable from now forward.
Seriously, those pipes sure look nice. Interesting how the hot side turbo boots make up the upper curve. Your going to have to make sure they stay clean now. All that filth is unacceptable from now forward.
I was a little shocked at just how dirty the old pipes were...
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So as I noted on the "what did you do to your Ex today" thread, I had a small issue with one of the charge pipe couplers yesterday...
So the local Ford Steelership has the part for just over $90!
Once I picked myself up off the floor, I started doing some online searches. I can get whole charge pipe kits for about $350, including a replacement for the $90 coupler.
So here is my question, has anyone done the full switch out? If so, what brand did you got with, and do you like it?
Here are the three "best" kits I have found, please let me know your thoughts.
cxracing.com: Intercooler Charge Piping kit 03-07 Ford Super Duty 6.0L Power Stroke Diesel V8
Sinister Intercooler Charge Pipe Kit | Ford Powerstroke 6.0L | 2003-2007
Mishimoto MMICP-F2D-03BK Intercooler Pipe & Boot Kit
They all look like they will do the trick, just not sure about the quality of each, and just because it is a pretty blue, does not mean I will go that way, or that it is any better I am honestly leaning towards the first kit that I posted, but I could go with any of them. Thanks for the help!
So the local Ford Steelership has the part for just over $90!
Once I picked myself up off the floor, I started doing some online searches. I can get whole charge pipe kits for about $350, including a replacement for the $90 coupler.
So here is my question, has anyone done the full switch out? If so, what brand did you got with, and do you like it?
Here are the three "best" kits I have found, please let me know your thoughts.
cxracing.com: Intercooler Charge Piping kit 03-07 Ford Super Duty 6.0L Power Stroke Diesel V8
Sinister Intercooler Charge Pipe Kit | Ford Powerstroke 6.0L | 2003-2007
Mishimoto MMICP-F2D-03BK Intercooler Pipe & Boot Kit
They all look like they will do the trick, just not sure about the quality of each, and just because it is a pretty blue, does not mean I will go that way, or that it is any better
I am honestly leaning towards the first kit that I posted, but I could go with any of them. Thanks for the help!Last edited by Splash67; Apr 28, 2014 at 04:52 PM. Reason: I jumped the gun and didn't read the whole thread before answering.