GavinL Posted April 3, 2002 Share Posted April 3, 2002 Hi... I am trying to get the stock intercooler pipe out, the one that goes through the inner wing, with little success. Whichever way I turn it or pull it it won't come out, do I need to remove the stock air box, cut the sucker in half or bash it with a hammer....any tips? thanks............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demon Posted April 3, 2002 Share Posted April 3, 2002 Which way are you trying to remove it air box side i.e. upwards or i.c side i.e downwards ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GavinL Posted April 3, 2002 Author Share Posted April 3, 2002 Quote: from Demon on 8:40 pm on April 3, 2002[br]Which way are you trying to remove it air box side i.e. upwards or i.c side i.e downwards ??? I have tried both ways. I have taken out the wing liner so access is no problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Burley Posted April 4, 2002 Share Posted April 4, 2002 It is a real bugger to get out but you should pull it out from the top, and rotate it as you pull it out. Eventually you get the right combination if turning and pulling and it comes out. You then have the frustration of not being able to get it back in despite being the one who finally removed it! Has anyone got any further with getting an HKS replacement for this bit in the UK? I want one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Martin F Posted April 4, 2002 Share Posted April 4, 2002 Are we talking about the first pipe out of the turbo's towards the SMIC going into the inner wing ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Burley Posted April 4, 2002 Share Posted April 4, 2002 I meant the plastic tube which goes through the inner wing. I guess thats the right one because the others are easy to get off.... so easy that they usually come off by themselves! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GavinL Posted April 4, 2002 Author Share Posted April 4, 2002 Quote: from Lee Burley on 2:14 pm on April 4, 2002[br] Has anyone got any further with getting an HKS replacement for this bit in the UK? I want one! For those that remember I ordered a hard pipe kit for the HKS S type IC from MVP Motorsports about 6 weeks ago. A few days ago it arrived and I can confirm that they now take international credit card orders (although delivery times are suspect). The kit is a bit expensive for what it is, two pipes, three silicon connectors and six clips. Also the silicon connectors don't match the ones supplied with the S type IC and the pipes are ally and the original S type galvanised steel It looks a bit of a mess under the bonnet so I have sprayed the pipes satin black, better than burst pipes half way through your trackday. I am planning too take out the airbox tonight, that should give me a little more room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branners Posted April 4, 2002 Share Posted April 4, 2002 Barry was after ones of those kits as well, did you get just 1 imported or did you get a couple? JB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GavinL Posted April 4, 2002 Author Share Posted April 4, 2002 Quote: from branners on 3:50 pm on April 4, 2002[br]Barry was after ones of those kits as well, did you get just 1 imported or did you get a couple? JB Hi... Just one. If anyone does order anyone get hem too send it by USPS, missed customs charges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted April 4, 2002 Share Posted April 4, 2002 I got the same pipe kit as Gavin from MVP Motorsports but actually think they look good, exactly the same pipes/fitting as the R-Type FMIC. Mine took about 2-3 weeks to arrive but teh order took a lot of chasing up. They are a reall bitch to fit, I had to remove the airbox/hose and inner wing. I know what you mean Gavin about getting the rubber hoses out, just wait until you have to fit the solids pipes though now this bit is really fun!! cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GavinL Posted April 4, 2002 Author Share Posted April 4, 2002 Quote: from Nic on 5:56 pm on April 4, 2002[br]I got the same pipe kit as Gavin from MVP Motorsports but actually think they look good, exactly the same pipes/fitting as the R-Type FMIC. Mine took about 2-3 weeks to arrive but teh order took a lot of chasing up. They are a reall bitch to fit, I had to remove the airbox/hose and inner wing. I know what you mean Gavin about getting the rubber hoses out, just wait until you have to fit the solids pipes though now this bit is really fun!! cheers Agreed they will look fine with the R type. I managed to get the pipe out now, removing the air box is the key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GavinL Posted April 5, 2002 Author Share Posted April 5, 2002 I got everything reassembled last night and too the car out for a spin. Interesting too note a huge increase in power (only joking). The turbo's are much more audible with the thin metal pies than the thick rubber pipes. Also I am a very bad mechanic and will take everything too Leon for now on. (Edited by GavinL at 10:10 am on April 5, 2002) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Burley Posted April 5, 2002 Share Posted April 5, 2002 How do you order from MVP, when I get to the checkout it wont let me select any of the delivery options! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GavinL Posted April 5, 2002 Author Share Posted April 5, 2002 Quote: from Lee Burley on 11:22 am on April 5, 2002[br]How do you order from MVP, when I get to the checkout it wont let me select any of the delivery options! send an email too this guy mate [email protected] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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