looking to finish up the project, need to do the intercooler piping, whats a good cheap way to do it??

 

aluminized pipe from an auto parts store, about $10-15

connectors from ACe or true-value, about $25

some paint of your choice, bout $5

 

i would say don't be in such a hurry, buy the correct piping and do the job right.
the money spent of sub-standard piping may lead to other problems or create a bug that can't be tracked down. you get what you pay for, you know the 'ol saying
measure twice, cut once.

 

pvc pipe yo!

JUST KIDDING of course

get an assortment of mandrel bent piping cut it all how u need it, take it to the exhaust shop, have them weld it all together, get the appropriate silicone couplers and t bar clamps, and put it all together, look to spend anywhere from 150 to 200 bucks on this, but this is the RIGHT way and its actually cheaper than having a shop do it.......

-greg

 

Agreed do it the right way the first time then you won't have to do it again. I'm actually doing the same thing gregs mentioned. Done right it looks good and lasts forever!

 

Save money, do it the right way or you will regret it later down the line.

 

I've heard that normal steel pipe (aluminized falls in this category) can rust and throw pieces into the engine that will cause failures. Aluminum or stainless will avoid these problems. Either one will cost more, but maybe not as much as you think if you shop around. I'd prioritize aluminum or steel above mandrel bends if cost and longevity are big concerns.

 

duct tape and pvc piping works good, been using it on my 1 rotor go kart for at least 15 minutes.

 

muffler piping

 

anyone else can post some pics of there piping and explain what type of piping it is......

 

Greddy 60MM pipe kit.Its steel (heavier) but all the different bends are mandrel,it comes with couplers,clamps and youll end up with extra pipe for any future projects.Plus the ends are beveled so when you butt them up, theres a nice trench to weld into.I did mine pretty easily.It cost 200+ bucks but I didnt have to farm out for any labor since I did the work.
Its unlikely the pipe will rust internally unless the car sits for a long time.The crankcase breather feeds into the intake system and coats the entire intake system in a nice mist of oil after a short time.