As above, is there a known problem with std intercooler hoses?
If so is the problem mileage/age related?
Have people always upgraded IC hoses when fitting Ecutek ECU's?
(doubt it )
Apologies if asked before (just need justification for being a tight git & not buying new hoses )
Cheers,John

 

Standard TMIC pipes have been known to split at higher than standard boost levels, hence the change Prodrive make.

 

Thanks Homer, may have to let the moths out of my wallet
(doh!) Sorry feller couldn't resist
Any other peeps? Cheers,John

 

Easier flow and larger bore pipework

 

I Blew Two Turbo to intercooler hoses before buying Samco, running 1.15 bar on MY 98

 

Hmmm interesting question...

...so if I were to blow a hose, what are the consequences? Any damage?

 

I had the link ecu fitted on my car and it just birst open the y-shape intercooler hose,i then changed to samco hoses easy to fit and very strong.
I would get the samco hoses if you are increasing your boost levels.

 

Take off intercooler, turn over and look at OE design, pick jaw off floor and fit something decent.

I opted for a ritual burning of the one we swapped out last night Never heard of one popping though - a few i/c to inlet's I'm aware of....which the PPP doesn't replace!

Richard

 

lol @ Richard

 

Tks to all for your replies, Bu**er, looks like more money to be thrown at the Scoob
Where is the cheapest place for Samco hoses? Cheers,John

 

What car you got John?

See if this fits the bill!

http://www.scoobynet.co.uk/bbs/threa...threadid=93068

Ian

 

Dowser, you took the words out of my mouth How restrictive did they want to make the OE one???

Matt

 

How many pieces are in the Samco kit for the MY99 ?
Best place to get them ??

 

Here ya go guys:

http://www.scoobynet.co.uk/bbs/threa...hreadid=104419

Seems to be a real shortage of them at the mo!! Got me a set today from Graham Goode, but red as they had no blue......

MY99 is the 3 piece - same as WRX 5/6 and is Samco part TCS143

Cheers
Neil

 

Matt,

Up-pipe is similar (did you see photo without heat shileds?)....and so is inlet pipe (but this one looks a real sod to change...).

Richard

 

Yes, yes and yes

Matt