well, the Mazda dealer said that i am deveopling a split in one of the accordian style IC pipes... i have yet to verify this myself... but should it turn out to be the truth, i'm wondering, should i just replace them with new parts (stock replacements) or is there any major advantage to splurging and purchasing the GReddy polished IC pipes and elbow?

if you'll notice in my sig, i'm pretty well leaning towards that anyways but not sure if its the right way to go yet. i know that it limits me to either the stock IC or the GReddy SMIC... but for now the stocker is what i have and in the future, the GReddy is what i want so...

any help will be appreciated guys. thanks alot.

 

Doesnt limit you that much. Many people with the large smic, like the asp, or pettit use Greddy piping to make it work, I know I did. Bought the Spearco Core which is huge, had them put on the end tanks and couplers, then I bought the greddy kit and only had to cut the piping twice to get the bends I needed to make it work. Have had it like that for years and it works great. I would put in pics but it looks filthy right now and I don't know how to compress images farther than they are.

Bob

 

sounds like its a pretty safe investment then, thanks bob

 

anytime you can get away from the stock intercooler pipes and intake hoses, its a great investment, plus it looks better.