hoses?

[tompotts]

guys I want to replace all my air system hoses. Im driving a 2001 leon cupra, so what kits do i need from forge to do the job completely. http://www.forgemotorsport.co.uk/content.asp?inc=product&cat=1305&product=FMKT005
I know this is one I will need, guess Ill need the boost hoses aswell, but what others are there?

Thanks folks!

 

[RikH]

if you want to replace them all

you'll need that
the TIP (Turbo Intake Pipe-GOLFIND is the code or something)
and 4 and 6mm Vac line

 

[tompotts]

Wicked thanks Rik!

 

[name__taken]

Apologies for the base nature of the question but what benefit does changing the hoses give you? Other than being a prettier colour i mean

 

[LiCkWiD]

A lot of aftermarket producers of lines and piping, like Samco produce their products in stronger, more resilient materials. This and improved flow and the like. We're talking ting little gains here, but regardless when you've increasing boost or temperatures, it's only natural to want to eliminate every weak-link from the system.

Often the weak link is the pipes and carrier lines.

 

[name__taken]

I see, thanks for that

 

[tompotts]

The reason Im asking is because its a mod I will be doing at some point, but at present think that I have a leak in one of my pipes, so now is probably the time to take the plunge and replace the set. Otherwise it would be a lot of money better spent on other mods.

 

[RikH]

your doing what ive done
i replaced all these hoses, piece at a time, i fitted the d/v and n75 hoses and the car felt miles better, all of them make the car feel better

the TIP is proven to add 5-10bhp according to forge as well

and none of them will fold under pressure when remapping the the OE ones will if you go too high

 

[tompotts]

Ideal Rik, Im glad I am making the right decision, as this is costing me my induction kit and some of my remap money

 

[RikH]

you dont want to know what ive spent so far

 

[RobM]

Apologies for the base nature of the question but what benefit does changing the hoses give you? Other than being a prettier colour i mean

As well as what has been mentioned above, some of these hoses can withstand greater boost pressures than the standard hoses. So for people with remapped cars or BT conversions they are essential. The TIP for instance is famous for collapsing under pressure once remapped, but the aftermarket replacements don't suffer.

 

[LiCkWiD]

Quoting... ME!!!!!

Samco produce their products in stronger, more resilient materials

Got damn you RobM

 

[RobM]

Missed that bit! Whoops....

 

[RikH]

was said twice already to be fair
lol

 

[kez]

you dont want to know what ive spent so far

tell me about it. i reckon i'm up to about £500, just at forge