DIY IC pipe
#1
DIY IC pipe
I just installed my DIY IC pipe
Did feel as though the car/engine accelerated smoother from the stock pipe.
No "lag" in the boost.
Don't really drive long distances, as work is only 3 miles from where I live, but I took it for a ride on the L.I.E. for about 20 miles round trip and the DIC said I was getting close to 26 MPG with the tune shut off and going about 70 MPH.
For people that do highway driving is this about right?
Did feel as though the car/engine accelerated smoother from the stock pipe.
No "lag" in the boost.
Don't really drive long distances, as work is only 3 miles from where I live, but I took it for a ride on the L.I.E. for about 20 miles round trip and the DIC said I was getting close to 26 MPG with the tune shut off and going about 70 MPH.
For people that do highway driving is this about right?
#3
Question: Doc how long of a ride/distance does it take to develop 32+ MPG?
#4
My magic MPH numbers are ~ 70-72 and generally it will get to that MPG number after a fill up and back on the freeway in about 5-10 miles. To give you an example, this morning when I left for work I had 129 miles on my current tank my DIC had avg MPG number of 29.6 by the time I reached work it was at @ 30.6. My drive into work is a mix of about 22-25 miles of back roads ~55-60 MPH depending on which route I take and the rest freeway, total is ~47 each way. Those MPG figures are if you are driving conservatively, if I'm doing some "spirited" driving on the back roads I won't see those
numbers, I'll see ~ 27 - 29 depending on the level.
numbers, I'll see ~ 27 - 29 depending on the level.
#6
I bought two 90* silicone elbows from here. Click on the image to see the full page.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/331558147268?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AITThe two straight sections of pipe are 7" and 11"
Also using constant torque hose clamps, no need for T-Bolt clamps. They work on IC pipe for Cat truck engines, so this application should not be a problem.
#7
You might want to double check the pipe right next to that A/C line, the look like their fixing to be kissing cousins!
Nice looking pipes maybe in the summer buff them with some 0000 steel wool and clear coat them or maybe gloss black paint
Nice looking pipes maybe in the summer buff them with some 0000 steel wool and clear coat them or maybe gloss black paint
#8
Was thinking of replacing the 2 90* elbows with steel and welding back together then crinkle coat it.
That lower connection is not user friendly for one person to install the pipe. I left the hose connected to the IC and slid the pipe onto it. Went under the car and squeezed my hand up to hold the hose clamp in place and used a long (18") 1/4" extension and a 3/8"" universal socket to tighten it.