bigric09

iTrader: (37)

If a LICP being steel or aluminum will make a difference in performance ? i understand the difference in weight, but i dont think a pound or so will matter all that much, but does aluminum have any benefits for performance from the LICP standpoint ?

example... nesei LICP .... steel 2.5 from turbo outlet to IC and then the aluminum version from turbo outlet to IC

recklessevo

iTrader: (4)

No? Hahaha
As long as they have the same size, they shouldnt make a big diff...
OR even a small diff...
Or a difference at all.
I need to stop talking.
Yes.

shvc1991

They might depending on how each material deals with different temperatures, but it's intercooler piping so material really shouldn't make a difference. I'd definitely go with aluminum though, just the little extra weight savings. Not much I know, but those 1 or 2 pounds add up pretty quickly.

rhds13

haha are you serious........aluminum ftw, has ability to conduct heat better than steel, its why intercoolers arent made out of steel

shvc1991

He's talking about from the turbo to the intercooler, not the intercooler to the engine, so heat doesn't really play a role here. He's also talking about piping, not the actual intercooler. ICP = InterCooler Piping.

bigric09

iTrader: (37)

and i think the word is disperse, not conduct

caLi4G63

iTrader: (40)

in my opinion, it would not matter which material you decided to use between aluminum and steel, i am almost sure you would not notice a difference with either one. stop breaking your head and go with what you prefer regardless of the material.

shvc1991

That's right, but hey. Go with whatever you feel is right. It is YOUR car. It shouldn't make much of a difference at all, but whatever.... whatever makes you happy.

bigric09

iTrader: (37)

i already have one, i have an aluminum LICP, but it bottle necks from 2.0 to 2.5... i was looking at swapping into the nesei LICP which is 2.5 straight from the turbo outlet to the FMIC and also is one piece where as the LICP i have now is 2 pieces.... im curious if the aluminum to steel difference would make a difference from a performance stand point, and the 2.5 as opposed to starting at 2 and getting larger would make that much of a difference

shvc1991

I don't think it would make a difference. Two materials, same purpose.... you'll be fine either way.

ries

iTrader: (36)

hey Jason, do you really think youll get that much of a gain from the nisei over the AMS? IMHO I dont think its worth the change.

bigric09

iTrader: (37)

i was wondering, main reason is, i like the 1 piece, as well as the AMS pipe i have doesnt have the support bar that the nesei does, i have as you know the older ams version. and i found someone to buy it from me for a fair price that will cover the nesei and shipping and pocket a couple bucks as well.

ries

iTrader: (36)

well if thats the case then go for it....w/ the support bracket you shouldnt have to worry about the licp blowing off anymore, one less thing you'll have to fix on the side of the road...lol

but if your worried about the performance gains or losses....I think the gains w/ a full 2.5 pipe will be minimal....maybe your butt dyno is more calibrated then mine though

bigric09

iTrader: (37)

well, i do have a finely tuned rear, or so danyel tells me on a regular basis.... but i think she is biased

as long as i dont get it ported and polished, i suppose i am in good standings

fq340

iTrader: (2)

i think they're the same.. just a little difference in weight... it dont make a difference if a driver saves a pound here and there buying lighter parts while he weights 300lbs himself..