[JuiceQuadre]

Originally Posted by Torqu3

For that red pipe, do not go OEM on it. Use the Forge Motorsport one. It is stronger and seals better. Bye bye oil leaks! I haven't heard of any other aftermarket hose worth using, but maybe I am uninformed. As for the silver pipe on the other side, I'm really not sure what that is. Probably the other end of the intercooler but I haven't heard of anyone upgrading it.

Okay thanks, if i decide to replace it ill probably go with the Forge one.

[Nadir Point]

Originally Posted by JuiceQuadre

Are you using Torque app for that?.

No, and the reason I say "something north of 30" is because my mechanical boost gauge only goes to 30. I can peg it with my right foot at will.

[BB_cuda]

Originally Posted by Torqu3

For that red pipe, do not go OEM on it. Use the Forge Motorsport one. It is stronger and seals better. Bye bye oil leaks! I haven't heard of any other aftermarket hose worth using, but maybe I am uninformed. As for the silver pipe on the other side, I'm really not sure what that is. Probably the other end of the intercooler but I haven't heard of anyone upgrading it.

Guys, when you're experiencing leaks, don't always assume the hose/pipe needs to be changed. On the outlet side of the intercooler, the pipe is pretty good (in comparison to the red inlet hose).

Consider only changing the seal on it. Also, you have to push that sucker all the way in before engaging the clip. There is a definite noise you get when you get it all the way on. You feel it with your hand when it gets "home"

I changed the seals on the red hose and my red hose has stayed oil free since. I have stayed with the OEM red hose and just keep an eye on it for when it might need a new seal again. I in no way am disagreeing with the other guy on changing it to the Forge part. I'm only saying the leaks are where the seals "should" function. The OEM red pipe has a cruddy arrangement up top. It does have a better connection to the intercooler.

I will have to say it is hard to get the OEM red hose properly reconnected to the intercooler(IC). I didn't accomplish it with the IC mounted in the car. It blew off the pipe and I got an instant limp mode. It even tore the green seal in half (see 3rd pic). I had to remove the IC and red hose and connect them on garage floor. I then put the combo back on car and connected turbo end of red hose last.

[JuiceQuadre]

Wow this is great info thank you!

Maybe ill just start with changing the seals and take it from there.. If it starts leaking again i will then maybe buy the whole new Forge hose.. Thx for input

[Torqu3]

Good info as always Cuda! For tuned cars, would it be a good investment to just go ahead and get the Forge hose? The stock hose just looks too flimsy to handle more boost. Or would replacing the seals be just fine in that case?

[f00dstamps]

Is there a part number for the seal? I'm trying to extend the life of my boost pipe until my intercooler gets back in stock.

[JuiceQuadre]

Iv been monitoring my dpf with Carly for last few days and am somewhat confused. The soot volume seems to fluctuate between 18-22g depending on whether i drive on a highway with higher speed (goes down) or in the city (goes up). Am i just simply observing the passive regen process? I always thought the passive regen barely slows the increase down, but it actually removed couple of grams over lets say 150kms(100miles~)so i dont know.. Provably havent witnessed real regen yet as my dpf temps stayed at 200-300C.
Anyone has any experience with this?

[JuiceQuadre]

Originally Posted by Torqu3

Good info as always Cuda! For tuned cars, would it be a good investment to just go ahead and get the Forge hose? The stock hose just looks too flimsy to handle more boost. Or would replacing the seals be just fine in that case?

Thats what im wondering as well

[Nadir Point]

There's nothing wrong with the stock parts. So-called "performance parts" makers and speed shops sell lots of junk you don't need. You will realize that in this particular case, if you remove that red hose like cuda did and see how thick it is. With the wire reinforcement, I bet it would hold over 100psi. The plastic ends would blow off a stock intercooler before that thing lets go.