Hi all

is the EVO X Lower intercooler pipe the same as teh one for the ralliart except that teh EVO X is wider?

Id it the same shape over all to fit or do i have to modify it or is it better to just use a reducer on the stock Ralliart Pipe?


Thanks

 

They are not the same.

They're the same basic shape. So, they'll both fit in the same area, but there are differences that are significant enough that it isn't just a "simple swap". You could do your own custom BPV tubing/piping solution, unless you also have the EvoX BPV tubing/piping.

 

I may possibly get the lower piping also I am not sure yet. if not i am just going to get the reducer for my stock piping.

 

I have a question about swapping out the EvoX intercooler into a Ralliart.

The crash beam in the middle of the bumper is solid on the Ralliart.
The Intercooler is bigger then the stock but will it really be worth it if the beam blocks the air from hitting the top part of the intercooler.

Was just wondering this.

 

It will loose some efficiency from the blocked portion, but it is by far much better than the attempt of a ic Mitsubishi gave us lol

 

+1

 

it's definitely better. Bryan (starter of the GST basemaps) benchmarked and posted up graphs of the stock RA IC and an aftermarket EvoX IC in his project sportback thread. The differences are significant even with part of the IC being blocked.

 

The EVO crash beam is superior for flow - but the RA air also 'backs up' in front of the FMIC and cools the entire frontal surface. The whole frontal area is a high pressure area (if that helps).

No worries, eh?

 

Sweet thanks

Installing it this weekend. will post progress and pics

 

Ok got all the parts I need for the intercooler install weather permiting will be installing it tomorrow

 

Tonight is the big install

will take pics and everything for the RA owners that are curious about doing a swap.

 

subscribed awaiting updates. lol.

btw, are you upgrading or swapping out the licp? what would be the pros/cons of swapping out the licp and not swapping?

 

here are some pics

I didn't swap out the LICP I just got a reducer.

Not sure what the diffrence will be with the RA Lower pipe

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/10810559-post51.html
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/10810566-post52.html

 

LICP is a pain in the *** to do, but worth every bit. Those damn angles and bolts .

I ended up fabricating a BPV extension pipe out of 5" or 6" (don't remember, been awhile) aluminium piping so it would fit correctly in the engine bay.

 

Pro: all metal construction there for more durable than the plastic one the RA comes stock with

con: major pita to put in.
benefits of swapping are debateable on the stock turbo