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dl_EVO
09-15-2007, 02:35 PM
I need to get a LICP before I get tuned. I can't decide which LICP to get. I'm either going with the NISEI 1018 LICP for $139 or AMS Aluminum 6061 for $199.

I know the weight differences between 1018 steel and 6061 aluminum. But, what other factors does 6061 have over 1018?

Does 6061 dissipate heat more effectively? Does 1018 rust?

gohdunlam
09-15-2007, 02:37 PM
u can tighten down the steel licp more i guess...

Positron
09-15-2007, 02:37 PM
The aluminium one is light as dank. Weights like a feather. I would get it.

RREVOVIII
09-15-2007, 02:38 PM
Does 6061 dissipate heat more effectively? Does 1018 rust?
yes

dl_EVO
09-15-2007, 02:43 PM
Does 6061 dissipate heat more effectively? Does 1018 rust?
yes



:lol: which question are you saying yes too? both? or just one?

RREVOVIII
09-15-2007, 03:25 PM
Does 6061 dissipate heat more effectively? Does 1018 rust?
yes



:lol: which question are you saying yes too? both? or just one?
lol............Â* yes aluminum dissipates the heat better than the metal, and yes the metal could rust in a long run! ;)

earlyapex aka jack ass
09-15-2007, 03:31 PM
Keep in mind the LICP is pre-intercooling and a pretty short route with very high velocity air running through it. Personally I think the money saved buying a steel LICP can be used for something else, like beer. :)

Tnastyevo8
09-15-2007, 04:47 PM
^ +1, just go with the steel and save yourself some money for other mods.......or beer

dl_EVO
09-15-2007, 04:54 PM
Keep in mind the LICP is pre-intercooling and a pretty short route with very high velocity air running through it. Personally I think the money saved buying a steel LICP can be used for something else, like beer. :)


Correct me if I'm wrong here but what you just said.. means..

The intercooler piping is getting air at such a high velocity at a short distance and that does not heat up that pipe to the point where aluminum is needed over 1018 in this particular situation?????

player67
09-16-2007, 12:43 PM
Keep in mind the LICP is pre-intercooling and a pretty short route with very high velocity air running through it. Personally I think the money saved buying a steel LICP can be used for something else, like beer. :)


Correct me if I'm wrong here but what you just said.. means..

The intercooler piping is getting air at such a high velocity at a short distance and that does not heat up that pipe to the point where aluminum is needed over 1018 in this particular situation?????


WHHHHHHHHHHHAT!?! sorry I read it too fast, yes that's what he's saying

whtrice
09-16-2007, 12:48 PM
+1 ^ Go with steel LICP....Mmm..Beer good.



Keep in mind the LICP is pre-intercooling and a pretty short route with very high velocity air running through it. Personally I think the money saved buying a steel LICP can be used for something else, like beer. :)

redvolution
09-16-2007, 11:16 PM
I don't think the material used is nearly as relevant as the shape of the pipe and couplers. In this regard I believe the AMS is a better design.

dl_EVO
09-16-2007, 11:57 PM
the AMS has a neck down but the Nisei does not.

MarkSAE
09-17-2007, 12:22 AM
The heat dissipating characteristc differences between the two pipes are negligible. Â*The intercooler does 99.9% of the charged air cooling anyway.

I personally would get the aluminum pipe cuz our stock pipes are aluminum. Â*So getting a steel pipe would be sorta like downgrading.

Evo9R
09-17-2007, 12:58 AM
get the cheaper one they all do the samething

trinydex
09-24-2007, 05:21 PM
i think everyone in the 925 meets can tell how light aluminum is compared to the steel.

inYubaSha
09-24-2007, 05:34 PM
getting the steel one will add ~ maybe five pounds to the very front of your car.... but the steel should protect it from.. road heat lol

... get the steel one an remove your front crash bumper... safest move