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    Re: The "Official" Evo Modding for Dummies

    i picked up my evo not too long ago, this guide is really helpful, thanks!

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    Re: The "Official" Evo Modding for Dummies

    After reading it hundred times, I still find this post useful.
    I always forward this post to my newbie car friends and hopefully this will prevent them become a ricer

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    Amazing! Simply amazing! This literally saved me a ton of hours haha

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    Quote Originally Posted by enVmyIX View Post
    **I am by no means claiming that this is my write up, it comes from chaotichoax over at evom. **
    Intercooler Piping (UICP/LICP):

    The upper intercooler piping (UICP) isn't going to do much in terms of gains but it will limit you to a stock flanged DV/BOV. The lower intercooler pipe is a great mod. It will improve spool up. Reason being, the stock LICP tapers towards the turbo and has unnecessary bends.

    - UICP: Not really a necessary mod unless you need a different flange or you are using a mini battery and have the room to use a shorter route UCIP.
    - LICP: Definitely a great mod, you'll see HP/TQ gains as well as quicker spool up.
    - It's not a bad idea to upgrade the stock pipe couplings. They tend to expand under boost.
    Does this hold true on the Evo X? Most X owners replaces the UICP and not the LICP.

    I understand this post is a bit dated. Overall good read.
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    Evo X, replace the UICP with hard pipes. LICP is up to you, no significant gains.

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    Question - I have a smog check to do for the first time do you need to have a CARB sticker for (just) Upper pipe ? I have a CARB Tag for everything that has been modded just not for the Upper pipe- INJEN told me they don't give out the CARB Tag unless is for the complete Upper pipe Kit and bottom .. Does this affect me in any way when doing my Smog check?

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    It's kind of a grey area. See this post: http://www.socalevo.net/threads/2132...=1#post3940526

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    Quote Originally Posted by Apex Hunter View Post
    It's kind of a grey area. See this post: http://www.socalevo.net/threads/2132...=1#post3940526


    Thanks man - I found other resources and Intel from the net as this thread didn't have much towards my question . But thanks for a guide.

    One of a few answers I found below,

    "Intercooler pipes or the intercooler it self don't affect emissions so they really don't care about them. Therefor Assuming everything else is ok You should pass smog no problem. As long as your intake is carb exempt your set"

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    The answer was mainly in the smog check reference guide which i linked to on that page. It is going to be one of the most reliable pieces of information because it's the official rulebook. Appendix G is where most of the info is for your question: https://www.bar.ca.gov/pdf/Smog_Chec...ence_Guide.pdf

    Aftermarket intercoolers on factory turbo vehicles do not require an EO number. However, intakes ("air cleaners/air cleaner assemblies") do on vehicles model year '96 and later. Intercooler piping is not specifically mentioned. So it will depend on how the technician looks at the situation. Your best argument is that it should be considered a "replacement part" as opposed to a "modified part".
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    Quote Originally Posted by Apex Hunter View Post
    The answer was mainly in the smog check reference guide which i linked to on that page. It is going to be one of the most reliable pieces of information because it's the official rulebook. Appendix G is where most of the info is for your question: https://www.bar.ca.gov/pdf/Smog_Chec...ence_Guide.pdf

    Aftermarket intercoolers on factory turbo vehicles do not require an EO number. However, intakes ("air cleaners/air cleaner assemblies") do on vehicles model year '96 and later. Intercooler piping is not specifically mentioned. So it will depend on how the technician looks at the situation. Your best argument is that it should be considered a "replacement part" as opposed to a "modified part".

    Aha I see that.. thanks again! . I did my smog today they didn't even ask or overlooked it.

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    Np! That's perfect, glad it worked out!

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