Barnstormer Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 hi, just got a quick question if anyone has the time. Have got a boost leak from the turbo piping as I hear a loud whooshing sound when the pressure exceeds about 0.1 bar and the car drives like a dog and won't boost. Suspect the connectors to the SMIC and am gonna get on it today. Checked to visible ones and they seem OK. Q. I would like to replace the stock piping with a hard pipe kit and have looked at the HKS kit but it is pricey! Any comments on it? Are there any other ones out there that may be better? Any info appreciated on replacing the stock piping ATB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steviekid Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 Are you wanting to replace it to fix the problem or just because it will look nicer? I'd pressure check the pipework first to make sure thats the problem. Loads of people on here that have fmics fitted will have stock pipes and connectors lying around and if you want to tidy the engine bay up all you'll need is the top two pipes from Paul E: http://miami-gt.co.uk/product_info.php/cPath/100_1_4/products_id/549?osCsid=45e8fbed959ac2a660c32bc6647d8360 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnstormer Posted July 30, 2006 Author Share Posted July 30, 2006 Thnks for the reply. Found the leak where I suspected it was - bottom SMIC connector. Had to take off the front undertray and wheel well cover to get at it. Anyway, all OK now. Wasn't that interested in the blink factor of the hard pipe kit more the hope that if they are any good it will save me the hassle of doing this again! Was hoping that by fitting one I can avoid any more pipes popping off. Any alternatves to the HKS kit - Paul's one is just to two top pipes and not the full kit that HKS do. Any info appreciated. ATB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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