E9X Intake Hoses Review - HEAVY DUTY INTERCOOLER COUPLER REVIEW

[matreyia]

I had to recently replace my beloved ER charge pipe with a VRSF pipe due to relocation inlets and relocating the expansion tank with a replaced 335D tank. The intercooler silicon coupler 2.75 to 3 inch 45º unit was garbage... and would smoosh with the lightest of finger pressure. So I ordered two different hose companies: Silicone Intake Hose and Intake Hoses LLC.

First off, both hose companies had superior hoses compared to the junk hose that VRSF supplied. But the best and most heavy duty hose goes to Intake Hoses LLC.
Their hose was VERY firm and in addition to 5 visible thread layers, and the silicon in between those thread layers, there was also an orange interior silicone layer that capped off the inside and made it ultra smooth with zero surface imperfections. This was impressive considering the other hoses had weird textures and production scarring inside the hoses.

If you want a foolproof hose that ain't gonna burst and will have maximum pressure flex resistance during high boost... get the hoses from the INTAKE HOSES LLC.
I think they are even better than the stock Wagner hoses that come with their intercoolers...and WAGNER has totally badass hoses. And the Wagner replacement hose kit for their EVO series intercoolers costs $150 for two damn hoses... shhhyyyyyyyyyyyiiiitttt.....

VT

 

[Torgus]

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[matreyia]

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I can take photos of the VRSF and the Silicone Intake Hoses units but the photos for the Intake Hoses LLC will be post install photos because I am not about to take another valium just to deal with the VRSF fitment if I try to remove the already installed HD hose.

 

[Torgus]

To play the devil's advocate does it matter if it smooshes in? The pipe is pressurized under load, as long as it does not leak, I don't see how it could impact performance.

 

[matreyia]

To play the devil's advocate does it matter if it smooshes in? The pipe is pressurized under load, as long as it does not leak, I don't see how it could impact performance.

the VRSF hose has too much flex...it will bulge outwards when boost hits, leading to even more lag. If it smooshes inwards easily...like a balloon...then it will bulge outwards easily... the other two hoses are noticeably thicker and resistant to flexing...especially the Intake Hoses LLC unit...that thing ain't bulging for jack no matter the pressure.

Not that I know for personal experience, just heard it from other people...but you know how dildos are flabby when you hold them up? That's like the VRSF hose flappy.... again, not that I know from personal experience.... just heard it from other people who were really good at describing dildos and how they feel... or like those fake titties and sex doll vaginas...again not that I know from personal experience...but you know how those fake titties and sex doll vaginas are all like flabby feeling in your hands....??? That's the VRSF hose.

 

[derekgates]

Not that I know for personal experience, just heard it from other people...but you know how dildos are flabby when you hold them up? That's like the VRSF hose flappy.... again, not that I know from personal experience.... just heard it from other people who were really good at describing dildos and how they feel... or like those fake titties and sex doll vaginas...again not that I know from personal experience...but you know how those fake titties and sex doll vaginas are all like flabby feeling in your hands....??? That's the VRSF hose.

LOL

I never thought about dildo flexibility when cross shopping intercoolers!



I didn't know there was such a big difference in these hoses. Do you have a link to the hoses you ordered or were they custom orders?

 

[Torgus]

you know how dildos are flabby when you hold them up? or like those fake titties and sex doll vaginas are all like flabby feeling in your hands....???

I needed a new quote for my signature!

 

[matreyia]

LOL

I never thought about dildo flexibility when cross shopping intercoolers!



I didn't know there was such a big difference in these hoses. Do you have a link to the hoses you ordered or were they custom orders?

This is the exact one I bought. I measured the length and used a razor knife to trim extra off.
See the orange layer?

Silicone 45 Degree Reducing Elbow 3" to 2-3/4" ID

Check out the deal on Silicone 45 Degree Reducing Elbow 3" to 2-3/4" ID at Intake Hoses

www.intakehoses.com

 

[matreyia]

I needed a new quote for my signature!

That is still uncopyrighted...

 

[Torgus]

@doublespaces Why can't I quote people in my sig?

Also what is up with only allowing only 1 link in signature? Can that be changed?

 

[doublespaces]

@doublespaces Why can't I quote people in my sig?

Also what is up with only allowing only 1 link in signature? Can that be changed?

I don't know about the quotation, I'll put it on my list of things to look into.

The link threshold can be whatever I set it to, mostly saw it being used for advertising. I'll think of ways to expand this for normal users.

 

[derekgates]

This is the exact one I bought. I measured the length and used a razor knife to trim extra off.
See the orange layer?

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Silicone 45 Degree Reducing Elbow 3" to 2-3/4" ID

Check out the deal on Silicone 45 Degree Reducing Elbow 3" to 2-3/4" ID at Intake Hoses

www.intakehoses.com

Very helpful, thank you! That looks BEEFY...


Once you go black...?

 

[martymil]

Some flexibility is needed in hoses but most stuff is garbage as seen in most products today.

We use Aeroflow as it's tested to 300psi whilst remaining quite flexible and readily available.

Never ever have we seen a failure from one and I use them on my own car.

We also use Murray clamps to keep them in place as they are the best hose clamp available.

 

[Torgus]

Once you go black...?

go on...

I don't know about the quotation, I'll put it on my list of things to look into.

The link threshold can be whatever I set it to, mostly saw it being used for advertising. I'll think of ways to expand this for normal users.

Ok, because until then it looks like I know all about flabby dildos, titties, and sex doll vaginas.

 

[matreyia]

go on...



Ok, because until then it looks like I know all about flabby dildos, titties, and sex doll vaginas.

Whilst - I CLEARLY DON'T KNOW about such things....I'm just a caveman, one day I was walking and fell into a crevasse....

 

[fmorelli]

Some flexibility is needed in hoses but most stuff is garbage as seen in most products today.

We use Aeroflow as it's tested to 300psi whilst remaining quite flexible and readily available.

Never ever have we seen a failure from one and I use them on my own car.

We also use Murray clamps to keep them in place as they are the best hose clamp available.

There's some truth right there.

Filippo

 

[matreyia]

Some flexibility is needed in hoses but most stuff is garbage as seen in most products today.

We use Aeroflow as it's tested to 300psi whilst remaining quite flexible and readily available.

Never ever have we seen a failure from one and I use them on my own car.

We also use Murray clamps to keep them in place as they are the best hose clamp available.

The Intake Hose LLC unit is flexible, but way more robust than the dildo VRSF hose.

 

[martymil]

Not doubting just putting it out there that these are cheap and strong for those that cant afford more expensive versions.

 

[matreyia]

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Left side is 'Silicone Intakes' hose.
Right is 'Vrsf'.
The third brand: 'Intake Hoses LLC' hose was shown in this thread previously. And it is the thickest.

 

[derekgates]

Left side is 'Silicone Intakes' hose.
Right is 'Vrsf'.
The third brand: 'Intake Hoses LLC' hose was shown in this thread previously. And it is the thickest.

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I appreciate your posts like this. Thank you