[James Kwon]

I don't have a FMIC but want to weld my HKS BOV on a hardpipe to keep the stock BOV. I know i could buy a complete hardpipe set for around $500 but is it possible to just buy the upper hardpipe(s) for stock IC? If so, would i still be able to use it if i eventually bought a FMIC later on? Thanx

 

[Hua]

Purchase an elbow, made of mandrel bent aluminium from JC Whitney. Buy the aluminum flange. Mount the elbow on the driver's side, replacing the existing intercooler hose. You will be all set then.

 

[James Kwon]

Okay, sounds like exactly what i'm looking for...how do I get in contact with JC Whitney? Do you know how much these elbows cost? Thanx for the info.

 

[Hua]

Try this:
http://www.jcwhitney.com/product.jhtml?CATID=14721&_requestid=92742

 

[James Kwon]

Damn, theres alot...do you happen to know off hand which size i need?

 

[Taimur]

This sounds very interesting to me as well. I wanted to get a HKS SSBOV on a hard pipe without buying a HKS kit for $500.

Badmuthrfkr can you please clarify on the exact part numbers we need for this process?

Also can I replace my throttle body intercooler hose as well from here ?

Thanks a lot,
Taimur.

 

[Hua]

The largest 90 degree bend they have is 3" in overall diameter. That would be the one I would get. I can pull off my Blitz SS BOV kit hardpipe and measure for you guys as to how much to trim on the aluminum pipe.

http://www.jcwhitney.com/item.jhtml;$sessionid$YSS2YQQAAADDNWBBLJTSFFGYEFNGMIV0?ITEMID=4049

It is $18.99

 

[Taimur]

Also, do these pipes need to be cut to fit? I would need to know both parts the driver side intercooler hose and the throttle body hose as well.

Are you using these pipes in your car ? So that would help a lot if you can give the measurements.

Thank you.

 

[Suprahaha]

Just why cant u guys leave it at stock bov location?

 

[mervinnn]

Tim I got your e-mail. I know from experience that the final IC that goes into the TB has a larger diameter on the TB side than it does where it meets the IC hose coming under the car. As to exactly what those diameters are I don't know, but it is pretty easy to pull that hose and find out.

 

[Taimur]

Thx Phil, but what about the driver side hose that connects the IC. I want to replace that to a hard pipe and get a BOV on it. Any info on what size that would be ?
Thx

 

[mervinnn]

Tim don't you mean the passenger side hose? The one we have your Hallman MBC mounted near? That one i believe has identical inlets on both sides. If I was you I'd go home tonight and measure it. That one is ok to take off and retighten back up again. In my experience only the TB IC hose will give you a problem once it is removed and reinstalled with the stock hose clamps.

 

[Hua]

The intercooler hose on the throttle body is larger than the hose coming from under. I'd pull it off and do measurements for you guys right now but it's like 30 degrees out.