[Brownie289]

Do I use the stock pipes? is it worth changing?
Thanks.

 

[trd]

Yes (with direct replacement, models) , yes

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[bman13235]

I have the original pipes for now. My tune is running ~24psi and I have blown the stock pipes off the I/C several times. The hot side stock pipe that connects to the I/C is a soft ****ty rubber that with lots of boost expands and contracts and slowly works it's way loose. I am going big turbo (GTX2867r) very soon and with that I will be doing better I/C pipes as I am over having to jack the car up, take the belly pan off, put the hose back on, take it for a spin, blow the hose off again, jack up, put on ....... It gets old quick. My advice would be to get a good I/C or if the inlet/outlet is not great get a welder to weld a nice thick bead so that the T-clamps won't come loose.

Best of luck, the I/C was my best mod, it has resulted in consistent power no matter what the outside temp.

 

[kendo347ls6]

Yes and yes. I wrestled the pipes for over 2 hours from my back getting just to get them to slide in place. I wish I would of had silicone spray. Also had to undo the 2 bolts that holds the radiator support to give me an extra 1/2" to get the cold side pipe to fit.

 

[eza92]

I have the original pipes for now. My tune is running ~24psi and I have blown the stock pipes off the I/C several times. The hot side stock pipe that connects to the I/C is a soft ****ty rubber that with lots of boost expands and contracts and slowly works it's way loose. I am going big turbo (GTX2867r) very soon and with that I will be doing better I/C pipes as I am over having to jack the car up, take the belly pan off, put the hose back on, take it for a spin, blow the hose off again, jack up, put on ....... It gets old quick. My advice would be to get a good I/C or if the inlet/outlet is not great get a welder to weld a nice thick bead so that the T-clamps won't come loose.

Best of luck, the I/C was my best mod, it has resulted in consistent power no matter what the outside temp.

in case it happens again, hair spray on the insides of the rubber and t-bolt clamps will make sure they never blow off again.

 

[Brownie289]

Thanks guys that's my next mod, I have been looking at ETS Focus RS Front Mount Intercooler Upgrade
The dealer I use has had good luck with them for the Mustangs.
Just wasn't sure about the stock plumbing.

 

[kendo347ls6]

I'm pretty sure I read the rs intercooler does not work with the ST. If I remember correctly it is too long for the stock plumbing.

 

[DanM]

https://www.amazon.com/Turbosmart-TS-HCT-M042-Stainless-Tension-Clamps/dp/B004PPV73K

havent used them on my st, but on my evo 8 I swapped out all the t bolt clamps for these. No more boost leak issues. Plus they arent as bulky so they fit in tighter spaces better. They are pricey but are worth it, imo. I will never use t bolt clamps again.