Intercooler Pipes
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Intercooler Pipes
I wasn't going to create a new thread on this as there are plenty, but here we are. All these options below are for 2022 trucks since that's what I have. Looking for the combined wisdom of the group as to whether one is better than another or if there are inherent issues with any of these. Primarily looking at the Cold Side, but would likely do both. I prefer to keep the same manufacturer for both.
SPE
https://www.spemotorsport.com/produc...cold-side-pipe
https://www.spemotorsport.com/produc...86dc549c&_ss=r
Pusher
https://pusherintakes.com/pusher-hot...pfp17xxkta.htm (2 Piece on the Hot Side)
INJEN
https://injen.com/i-30498955-injen-s...es9004icp.html
S&B
https://sbfilters.com/products/ford-...cooler-83-1001
https://sbfilters.com/products/ford-...cooler-83-2004
H&S
https://hs-motorsports.com/collectio...em-replacement
https://hs-motorsports.com/collectio...r-pipe-upgrade
I'm personally leaning toward either the Pusher or INJEN, but I really don't know if one is better or worse than any of the others. Not really concerned with price.
SPE
https://www.spemotorsport.com/produc...cold-side-pipe
https://www.spemotorsport.com/produc...86dc549c&_ss=r
Pusher
https://pusherintakes.com/pusher-hot...pfp17xxkta.htm (2 Piece on the Hot Side)
INJEN
https://injen.com/i-30498955-injen-s...es9004icp.html
S&B
https://sbfilters.com/products/ford-...cooler-83-1001
https://sbfilters.com/products/ford-...cooler-83-2004
H&S
https://hs-motorsports.com/collectio...em-replacement
https://hs-motorsports.com/collectio...r-pipe-upgrade
I'm personally leaning toward either the Pusher or INJEN, but I really don't know if one is better or worse than any of the others. Not really concerned with price.
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All aftermarket pipe kits are 3 inch which I'm not saying are bad as that's wider than the stockers but Banks are coming out with their CAC upgrade pipes that are 3.5 inches. Just FYI...
Then there's PPE who sells their upgraded CAC with pipes included. But yeah, cheaper to just replace the pipes first.
Then there's PPE who sells their upgraded CAC with pipes included. But yeah, cheaper to just replace the pipes first.
Hotshot
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I bought the H&S pipe, the all rubber one, not the metal one. It has to be replaced due to a molding issue. The mold seam wasn't cleaned up during manufacturing.
I suspect that if I had gone with the metal pipe I wouldn't have the molding seam issue. But the metal one requires more clamps. Four instead of two. More to go wrong? Plus the metal one still has rubber parts. You can't get away from using rubber parts, that's just the way it is.
I suspect that if I had gone with the metal pipe I wouldn't have the molding seam issue. But the metal one requires more clamps. Four instead of two. More to go wrong? Plus the metal one still has rubber parts. You can't get away from using rubber parts, that's just the way it is.
Cargo Master
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No issues with the H&S pipe here. Like Jim, I wanted to use one that utilized at most, 2 clamps. And the clamps should be high quality band clamps. The silicon hoses should be reinforced and lined for oil resistance.
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I just installed the S&S DPK on my 2020. I had considered replacing the hot and cold side pipes like I had on my 2016, because on that generation there was a known flaw, but looking At the revised pipes on the 2020-2022 it seemed Ford addressed the problem. Do guys still have issues?
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I just installed the S&S DPK on my 2020. I had considered replacing the hot and cold side pipes like I had on my 2016, because on that generation there was a known flaw, but looking At the revised pipes on the 2020-2022 it seemed Ford addressed the problem. Do guys still have issues?
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I just installed the S&S DPK on my 2020. I had considered replacing the hot and cold side pipes like I had on my 2016, because on that generation there was a known flaw, but looking At the revised pipes on the 2020-2022 it seemed Ford addressed the problem. Do guys still have issues?
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Interesting that Injen makes CAC pipe upgrades... had no idea but I'm rocking an older truck. I looked at their CAI system when I was researching them...
I did my cold pipe with a Rudy's kit as started to see the failures for the 11 to 16s. I replaced my hot pipe with a SPE hot pipe.
But if I had to do it again, I'd go Pusher for no other reason than to have two ports for possible methanol injection is all..
It all depends on if you only want two clamps for the cold pipe on the ones that utilize that one piece silicone pipe or the ones with four clamps for the two silicone couplers.
I did my cold pipe with a Rudy's kit as started to see the failures for the 11 to 16s. I replaced my hot pipe with a SPE hot pipe.
But if I had to do it again, I'd go Pusher for no other reason than to have two ports for possible methanol injection is all..
It all depends on if you only want two clamps for the cold pipe on the ones that utilize that one piece silicone pipe or the ones with four clamps for the two silicone couplers.
Cargo Master
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Interesting that Injen makes CAC pipe upgrades... had no idea but I'm rocking an older truck. I looked at their CAI system when I was researching them...
I did my cold pipe with a Rudy's kit as started to see the failures for the 11 to 16s. I replaced my hot pipe with a SPE hot pipe.
But if I had to do it again, I'd go Pusher for no other reason than to have two ports for possible methanol injection is all..
It all depends on if you only want two clamps for the cold pipe on the ones that utilize that one piece silicone pipe or the ones with four clamps for the two silicone couplers.
I did my cold pipe with a Rudy's kit as started to see the failures for the 11 to 16s. I replaced my hot pipe with a SPE hot pipe.
But if I had to do it again, I'd go Pusher for no other reason than to have two ports for possible methanol injection is all..
It all depends on if you only want two clamps for the cold pipe on the ones that utilize that one piece silicone pipe or the ones with four clamps for the two silicone couplers.
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From: Western NY
FTE Legend
Joined: Mar 2017
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From: Western NY
What's weird is the 11 to 16s have a 3 inch lower outlet in their factory CACs but the Alumina Duty 17 plus trucks have 2.5 inch...
Still like the way Banks is going to do it with their 3.5 inch ID pipes... more gradual and smooth...
But red is not my favorite color...
I like Pushers myself...
Why I like the Pusher... the option to get threaded ports.
Good luck OP with your decision.