komatsu

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hi does anyone know if the standard red sti intercooler y pipe is as good as the prodrive samco one,i have the standard one on my 02 sti,before i by one,any info would be great cheers

the_msp

A samco silicone one is less prone to cracking.

AFAIK Flow rate difference would be negligible.

Butty

iTrader: (2)

The newage Sti y pipe is made of alloy - it is only the 90 deg bend from turbo to intercooler that is red and made of rubber. It is very thick and robust.
No need to change it for a Samco (that's if they make one for the STi???)

komatsu

iTrader: (5)

cheers guys,its just that with the prodrive one people seem to use i was wanting to know if there was any benefits,but ill stick with the sti oe one cheers

SKS

Samco do indeed make a turbo hose for the STi.
Samco hose is stronger (130psi+ depending on id), has a temp rating of 170-240 degrees C and its internal smoothness allows for much smoother, less disrupted airflow. That said, fitting it will be of marginal benefit over the standard red hose. More worthwhile if you're running a modified car with more than standard boost.

Cheers,

Stewart.