guys using evo intercoolers what hoses are you guys using? I'm trying to source a set of evo hoses or try to find a solution. another brand of hoses that works? any of you using hard piping? if so from whom or where did you get the hoses or piping from? you can pm me if you want.

thanks
Adrian

 

You need evoms hoses... the others will not slip over the piping on IC... you can come up with some aluminum transitions and silicone couplers.... you will need 2.5 to 2.25"

 

We make a Y-Pipe with 2.5" silicon hose connectors that is designed to work perfectly with the EVOMS intercoolers. It's a great solution to your problem because if you have the EVOMS IC's, you now have the beginnings of upgraded flow to your motor, but your OEM hose connectors and OEM Y-Pipe will become your restriction. If you go with a 2.5" Y-Pipe (like the one pictured), then all the bottlenecks in the airway are eliminated. IMO, it's the proper way to do it, if you are looking for maximum flow and performance.

 

I use the EVO bottom pipes and Speedtech upper pipes. It gets rid of the coupling mechanism and the restrictive transitions for smooth airflow throughout.

If you're getting an "f" pipe, I recommend black. In fact if I had to do it all over again i would go with black all around. The car passes CA smog with flying colors (even with the GIAC Hitachi MAF), but the colored piping makes the smog checks guys very "curious" and I always have to search for a "friendly" place. If it was all black I think I would get no questions.

I'm not sure if evo sells just the lower pipes, but John's kit does includes everything you need for the uppers. Maybe stick with stock lower hoses and go with John's kit. John will know for sure.

 

+1. I had the same set up

 

i just picked up a set of EVO clubsports also. looking at all options. getting the EVO boost hoses might be easier/cheaper than hard piping. but its all about flow, right? so i dunno yet.......