| provided by Ash There are several OE components that must be removed in order to properly fit the pipe kit and MASSIVE SMICs.
-Removal of the fascia is required.
-All OE piping from the turbo discharge to the throttlebodies.
-Both Intercoolers
-Intake pipe mounting brackets
-Charcoal canister and its metal hardline tubes on inner face of framing rails.
-Coolant Overflow Tank (temporary removal)
-AC Condenser Plastic Shrouds (located on both sides of the condenser)
Fitment of parts:
During development and fitment tests a few potential fitment complications were discovered which you may encounter during your installation – these can be easily addressed and are detailed below. 1)Coolant overflow tank hose nipple: this nipple with hose attached may interfere with the pipe coupler when re-installing the tank. If this is the case with your vehicle, the hose can be disconnected and the plastic heated to allow adjustment of the nipple orientation. 2)Power Steering Fluid Metal Hardline: This line is located on the driver’s frame rail – it is 5/16” diameter with a green coating and secured via an adel clamp on the rail. The line is loosely secured from the factory and can allow it to slip towards the firewall and interfere with the 2.5” Up-Pipe. This line can be pulled forward by hand freely to gain proper clearance. 3)Fitment is less tolerant around the AC receiver/dryer unit located on the inner face of the passenger framing rail given the small amount of room available in that area. The intercooler inlet pipe will properly fit into place without contact with these components so long as these items are in their OE locations. There should be no contact between the pipe and any of these pieces. It helps to install the 45-degree coupler to the intercooler first and then work the 2.5” pipe down from the top to insert into the coupler.
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