Jellybean Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 (edited) Just about to purchase some chromed turbo pipes/ VAC. Is it a good idea to change these over or will it open a can of worms with regards reliabilty? If it ant broke dont fix it 4 chromed turbo pipes. 1 polished AICV pipe with actuator. Chromed Top Vac pipes. Chromed turbo heat shield. Edited December 30, 2008 by Jellybean (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb10supra Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 When you mean pipes I take it you mean the manifold etc? if its the actual vacuum pipes, stick to gates or wurth rubber pipes if you can get them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted December 30, 2008 Author Share Posted December 30, 2008 When you mean pipes I take it you mean the manifold etc? if its the actual vacuum pipes, stick to gates or wurth rubber pipes if you can get them. Sorry my bad 4 chromed turbo pipes. 1 polished AICV pipe with actuator. Chromed Top Vac pipes. Chromed turbo heat shield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb10supra Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Thats fine mate....loads of folks have done it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted December 30, 2008 Author Share Posted December 30, 2008 What is the norm pre-caution, get the pipes flow tested because I am also getting the Pletnum and Throttle body off John next Month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steviekid Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 What is the norm pre-caution, get the pipes flow tested because I am also getting the Pletnum and Throttle body off John next Month I wouldn't bother. The chances of a hole in one is highly unlikely unless there's obvious damage. You're far more likely to get a leak through a bad connection/split in one of the silicone or rubber hoses you'll connect them all up with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb10supra Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 (edited) What is the norm pre-caution, get the pipes flow tested because I am also getting the Pletnum and Throttle body off John next Month still not 100% sure what you are looking to change or what you mean but ple plenum and TB wont need to be flow tested, im not sure you could even block them if you tried as they are both such large areas. Its usually only injectors that need such treatment. Edited December 30, 2008 by mikeyb10supra (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted December 30, 2008 Author Share Posted December 30, 2008 The Flow Tested - I mean just test the pipes have no defects by testing them on a flow bench to see if they hold pressure So Visual inspection it is, cool thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb10supra Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 The Flow Tested - I mean just test the pipes have no defects by testing them on a flow bench to see if they hold pressure So Visual inspection it is, cool thanks guys I would bet my car on it they will be fine + you would soon know if they wasn't when you drove the car You will be fine dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr lover Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 just make sure they are all clean inside, no bits left over from chroming and polishing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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