Intercooler charge pipes
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Intercooler charge pipes
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!
However, while the trip was nice, the Ex had a minor issue. The whole two and a half hour trip there, the Ex was *******, just not responding the way she should. Once I got there, I started poking around and found that the charge pipe coupler coming out of the turbo had ripped
It being a Sunday, and Easter Sunday at that, there was no way to get a new one, so we trimmed off the tare, and reclamped everything down. We got home without incident. However, that tare doubled my fuel consumption for that leg of the trip.
Now I get to see if I can hunt down a new coupler today. Lucky me...
It being a Sunday, and Easter Sunday at that, there was no way to get a new one, so we trimmed off the tare, and reclamped everything down. We got home without incident. However, that tare doubled my fuel consumption for that leg of the trip.
Now I get to see if I can hunt down a new coupler today. Lucky me...
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!
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I didn't change out my whole kit. I ordered just the hot side boots from RiffRaff. I believe they are in Medford, shipping is pretty quick when I order from them.
CAC Intercooler "Hot Side" Boot Kit 03-07 - Riffraff Diesel Performance
CAC Intercooler "Hot Side" Boot Kit 03-07 - Riffraff Diesel Performance
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I didn't change out my whole kit. I ordered just the hot side boots from RiffRaff. I believe they are in Medford, shipping is pretty quick when I order from them.
CAC Intercooler "Hot Side" Boot Kit 03-07 - Riffraff Diesel Performance
CAC Intercooler "Hot Side" Boot Kit 03-07 - Riffraff Diesel Performance
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So after reading reviews, and looking things over, I decided to go with the Mishimoto brand pipes. Nothing against Sinister, I just did not want the blue. The blue of their coolant filter kit is more than enough "bling" under my hood.
I will post picks when I get the kit and get it installed.
I will post picks when I get the kit and get it installed.
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You have a point, but I figured that with one of four boots having given up the ghost, I might as well replace them all. After doing some research into the boots, clamps and pipes, these kits are not all that bad of a deal.
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The mishimoto set up is pretty sweet. They are bigger? And maybe straighter? Probably won't see too much change, but every little bit helps, right? I saw those put on a truck on a TV show on CMT, but they also did the intercooler and a banks 6gun.
Do you have a metal cold side pipe? And if so, do you want to get rid of it?
Do you have a metal cold side pipe? And if so, do you want to get rid of it?
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The mishimoto set up is pretty sweet. They are bigger? And maybe straighter? Probably won't see too much change, but every little bit helps, right? I saw those put on a truck on a TV show on CMT, but they also did the intercooler and a banks 6gun.
Do you have a metal cold side pipe? And if so, do you want to get rid of it?
Do you have a metal cold side pipe? And if so, do you want to get rid of it?
Edit, I do have the metal pipe, as shown here. PM me, and when I get them removed, we will see about getting it to you.
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You can just buy the riffraff diesel kit for like $150 or something that includes all 4 new boots. Dont really see the need to change all the pipes unless you like to waste money then go for it
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I don't see it as a my liking to "waste money" as you put it. I am getting all new boots, clamps and better pipes. So in my book, I come out ahead. I would rather do it all in one swoop, than piece it together over time. That might be my two cents, but it is also my money.
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very true, im just curious how the pipes are better. yours being an 03 should have metal pipes on both the hot and cold sides...so all you need is boots and clamps. i run the riffraff boots and stock pipes. i guess new ones are shiny
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I am just the type that if I am going to do something, then I do it all.
Recently I put Mag Hytec Diff covers on, not because I needed them, but I was having the diffs inspected and the fluids changed, so i figured that was the time to take care of getting the upgrade.
Sure the old ones were fine, honestly I still have them and they are in working order, but with me being me, I sprang for the upgrade and had it done. One less thing I need to worry about.
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Oh trust me i'm the same way, if i do an upgrade, or repair, its either motorcraft parts or something aftermarket of superior quality. I just know when there's a point where i don't need to spend extra money and stock works, but it's up to you. like you said, your money
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