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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 12:12 PM
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Hahn or Dejon intercooler and piping

I'm going to be getting an intercooler and piping upgrade soon. These stock ones suck and seem to be a problem with boost leaks. I was wondering if you guys have any suggestions on which one is better. Or any real world experience with either.

I know Hahn has a great reputation and there intercooler even looks a bit better. But with Dejon the price is much better. You can get the intercooler and pipes for the cost of just the Hahn cooler. But I know most times you get what you pay for.

I don't know much about Dejon so any feedback on them would be great.

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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 12:19 PM
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Keeps the stock piping and swap out the clamps.
Old Apr 21, 2009 | 12:31 PM
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I don't like those stock plastic pipes. Or the fact that the intercooler end's are just crimped plastic tanks.
Old Apr 21, 2009 | 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by hhrss09
I don't like those stock plastic pipes. Or the fact that the intercooler end's are just crimped plastic tanks.
There is also areas where the current pipes go from round to flat to curve ro flexible tube to round to....you get the idea. Not good for flow.

I tightened down my clamps last weekend, but I can hear I have a leak again. Probably front/drivers by intercooler.

This weekend I am swapping out to T-bolt clamps. Ordered from siliconeintakes
Old Apr 21, 2009 | 12:36 PM
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Both are quality companies that make quality products. either choice will be a good choice.

I personally went with hahn, but i have been using their products since high school when i was building DSM's, so for me it was product loyalty.
Old Apr 21, 2009 | 05:27 PM
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I got Dejon IC piping and crazy steves IC
Old Apr 21, 2009 | 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Blackedout97
Both are quality companies that make quality products. either choice will be a good choice.

I personally went with hahn, but i have been using their products since high school when i was building DSM's, so for me it was product loyalty.
If the OP chooses Hahn, check out www.TurboTechRacing.com we carry the Hahn product line, but cheaper than going direct to Hahn :)
Old Apr 21, 2009 | 07:24 PM
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Check out www.clearimageautomotive.com one less joint, all mandrill bent no welds excellent price point
Old Apr 21, 2009 | 10:08 PM
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An interesting thing to know would be comparative weight of the two systems. I have the Hahn pipes and intercooler, and am very happy with the results and the very high quality, but both the IC and pipes are considerably heavier than I expected.
Old Apr 22, 2009 | 12:36 AM
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Thanks guys for all the feedback, and other products and vendors that I wasn't aware of. It's good to see that no one has had any bad experiences with any of these products.
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