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Old 11-16-2020, 05:59 PM
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My OEM intake pipes are cracked and broken in multiple places and need to be replaced.

Do you recommend OEM or upgrading to aluminum?

I heard a rumor that the aluminum pipes don't displace heat as well as the OEM pipes.

https://www.vrpspeed.com/product/aluminum-intake-pipes/
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They are about the same, just throw some heat wrap on it.
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Would a "high temp coating" be sufficient?

https://www.fabtech-performance.com/...um-beast-tubes
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Would a "high temp coating" be sufficient?

https://www.fabtech-performance.com/...um-beast-tubes
Maybe, I would just do the heat wrap since its cheaper
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I heard a rumor that the aluminum pipes don't displace heat as well as the OEM pipes.
I wouldn't worry about that. Any air drawn in is moving far too quickly through them to absorb any heat.

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Went went with the OEM pipes because it was cheaper and easier.

I'll tackle the throttle body and intake next year.
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