BOMZ intake hardpipes - Review with pics
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BOMZ intake hardpipes - Review with pics
After hearing mixed reviews about the hardpipes I decided to see for myself how good they really were. I paid $70 shipped for them which is a very fair price considering how much the M2 pipes cost....
I opened the box to find two very polished pipes, four couplers, and 8 correctly sized clamps. Everything seemed to be how it should be so i pulled off the accordian hoses and started putting the hardpipes on. Like everyone has said the fitament with the front turbo is a little bit off, but having an aftermarket, open air intake, really makes things fit a bit better. The fitament to the rear turbo was great and basically flawless. After installing them I went for a drive. The car felt smoother under acceleration and the pipes change the sound and pitch of the turbos spooling. The turbos seem louder and crisper sounding. All in all it was a great purchase especially since they just came down in price again. (I paid $70 shipped and i think you can get them for like $45 shipped now). I got them from "bestcarpart". Here are the pics after installation.
This is a pic of the main problem area: the front turbo.
Fairly close up view
Side view
farther back side view
Please excuse the red wire looms around the ABS lines. (long story)
-stephen
I opened the box to find two very polished pipes, four couplers, and 8 correctly sized clamps. Everything seemed to be how it should be so i pulled off the accordian hoses and started putting the hardpipes on. Like everyone has said the fitament with the front turbo is a little bit off, but having an aftermarket, open air intake, really makes things fit a bit better. The fitament to the rear turbo was great and basically flawless. After installing them I went for a drive. The car felt smoother under acceleration and the pipes change the sound and pitch of the turbos spooling. The turbos seem louder and crisper sounding. All in all it was a great purchase especially since they just came down in price again. (I paid $70 shipped and i think you can get them for like $45 shipped now). I got them from "bestcarpart". Here are the pics after installation.
This is a pic of the main problem area: the front turbo.
Fairly close up view
Side view
farther back side view
Please excuse the red wire looms around the ABS lines. (long story)
-stephen
Last edited by dubcaps; Jan 10, 2004 at 05:33 PM.
You might want to order some new silicon hose couplings...
I had the same kit, and the couplings kept splitting because of the heat.
I ended up buying some really nice nylon reinforced silicone couplings. Here - http://www.extrememotorsports.com/g1cat/hoses.htm
Pics before new couplings:
I like them, but they scratch easily. Easy to clean and repolish though.
Like I said, watch out that your couplings don't split, you might want to buy new (better) ones.
I had the same kit, and the couplings kept splitting because of the heat.
I ended up buying some really nice nylon reinforced silicone couplings. Here - http://www.extrememotorsports.com/g1cat/hoses.htm
Pics before new couplings:
I like them, but they scratch easily. Easy to clean and repolish though.
Like I said, watch out that your couplings don't split, you might want to buy new (better) ones.
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Originally posted by Fujikuro
You might want to order some new silicon hose couplings...
I had the same kit, and the couplings kept splitting because of the heat.
I ended up buying some really nice nylon reinforced silicone couplings. Here - http://www.extrememotorsports.com/g1cat/hoses.htm
Pics before new couplings:
I like them, but they scratch easily. Easy to clean and repolish though.
Like I said, watch out that your couplings don't split, you might want to buy new (better) ones.
You might want to order some new silicon hose couplings...
I had the same kit, and the couplings kept splitting because of the heat.
I ended up buying some really nice nylon reinforced silicone couplings. Here - http://www.extrememotorsports.com/g1cat/hoses.htm
Pics before new couplings:
I like them, but they scratch easily. Easy to clean and repolish though.
Like I said, watch out that your couplings don't split, you might want to buy new (better) ones.
jwaingold
Originally posted by jwaingold
Where did you get the heat shield that is shown in the picture?
jwaingold
Where did you get the heat shield that is shown in the picture?
jwaingold
EDIT: Here is the shield template provided by damian.
Last edited by diablone; Jan 10, 2004 at 07:18 PM.
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Yeah I got the same hardpipes, but from Huy Tran on here and they turned out sweet. I'm not sure if it fit exactly with the stock intake, but with my k/n set up, it was perfect. I also made Damian's heat-shield. Turned out very well.
here's a pic.
here's a pic.
expensive mistake for me considering i bought them when they cost $100.
I have the pipes as well and have the same set up as dubcaps, only thing is the clamps that comes with it keeps losening on me every few weeks so I just bought some spring clamps that dont loosen as much.
Do yall get the pictures in the very first post in this thread. i get a red x. if you get them could you please send them over email at dmoney180sx@yahoo.com
Originally Posted by jacobcartmill
is the stock airbox really that restrictive? i'm worried about these intakes raising my boost into fuel cut territory when its really cold outside