Powerpipe Installed

scooter3 · January 4th, 2012, 08:34 PM

Decided to start the New Year off by installing my powerpipe. Car really woke up and the power seems more instant. This may be the year of the build, but for right now this thing is a blast to drive.

Shaun03GT · January 4th, 2012, 08:40 PM

Should be okay, but you may want to consider getting the tune looked at it. The stock Vortech intake is such a restriction its not even funny

scooter3 · January 4th, 2012, 08:45 PM

Talked to my tuner and he said there is no need since it really is not affecting my MAF scale since I am running a blow through set up. He tunes it for the whole MAF scale.

Shaun03GT · January 4th, 2012, 08:52 PM

Id datalog your Fuel pump duty cycle to be safe then. From what Ive seen powerpipes pick up alittle boost, but free up a lot of air flow and make a good amount more power. The Vortech intakes like I said flow horribly.

Just for example, I went to a dyno, was getting belt slip. 8psi @ 365rwhp. Took the intake off, made 8psi and 395rwhp. I know a open blower will outflow a powerpipe all day, but just an example.

scooter3 · January 4th, 2012, 09:19 PM

Sounds good man I will do some dataloging and check it out. Thanks for the heads up.

zinsavage123 · January 4th, 2012, 10:12 PM

powerpipes always usually make a psi or 2, seems like the afm powerpipe is the biggest one I have seen? here is mine

blownstang · January 4th, 2012, 10:30 PM

Originally Posted by zinsavage123

powerpipes always usually make a psi or 2, seems like the afm powerpipe is the biggest one I have seen? here is mine

Should be a 4" pipe. My KMS powerpipe is 4" and aluminum. The MPH powerpipe should also be 4", but plastic.

Steve03GT · January 4th, 2012, 11:14 PM

What did you do for an air filter set up, I have a similar set up for you, and want a Power pipe, but wasn't sure what all it includes,

ckkone · January 5th, 2012, 12:22 AM

Dude make your own powerpipe:

parts list to make your own power pipe.

Here is mine, I used this Treadstone 4" filter

Nitmare67 · January 29th, 2012, 03:23 AM

My powerpipe picked up 2lbs of boost and and about 25hp. Pretty insane over the stock Vortech intake. My setup is making 12lbs at 6200-6300 with nothing but a V3SI, Vortech Aftercooler, 3.60 pulley!!! and AFM powerpipe. 12lbs with a 3.6 pulley and a power pipe.... gotta love an Si trim.

Shaun03GT · January 29th, 2012, 12:08 PM

Guy at dyno day had an f1c procharged 97 saleen. Put down 745rwhp with an afm powerpipe. Took the powerpipe off, mad 791rwhp. Lmao. Picked up 46rwhp and like 50rwtq.

blownstang · January 29th, 2012, 01:01 PM

Originally Posted by Shaun03GT

Guy at dyno day had an f1c procharged 97 saleen. Put down 745rwhp with an afm powerpipe. Took the powerpipe off, mad 791rwhp. Lmao. Picked up 46rwhp and like 50rwtq.

Maybe filters are the restriction? I can't see the powerpipe being a restriction.

Shaun03GT · January 29th, 2012, 01:06 PM

Probably the pipe. Airs only coming in a 4" tube that probably flows half the cfm of the blower. Then if you just let the blower run open, its taking the air wherever.

He had one of those big k&n or jlt I forget

blownstang · January 29th, 2012, 01:20 PM

Originally Posted by Shaun03GT

Probably the pipe. Airs only coming in a 4" tube that probably flows half the cfm of the blower. Then if you just let the blower run open, its taking the air wherever.

He had one of those big k&n or jlt I forget

What we need to see is dyno results with a powerpipe and filter, just powerpipe without filter, no powerpipe just filter, and no powerpie no filter. I can't see it making a difference if the blower is pulling in air or if the air is being pulled in through the powerpipe without a filter connected. Aren't both openings the same size? Now the filter still needs to do its job of filtering and can be a restriction no matter how big or small the filter is. I've seen people gain some hp by going with cheap filters that do a poor job of filtering vs the better filters. When I get my intercooler installed I'll have to see if my tuner is willing to do a pull with the powerpipe disconnected to see if there is a difference.

Shaun03GT · January 29th, 2012, 01:59 PM

I went to a dyno and was making 360rwhp at 8psi with belt slip. Took the intake off, same boost made 395rwhp.

The powerpipe is only allowing air in one direction. An open blower will take air from whetever. But then again, that's for dyno numbers. At the track or on the street this wouldnt work due to taking in hot underhood temps

Nito2v · January 29th, 2012, 02:08 PM

I guess I'm buying an afm powerpipe with my v3 si. LOL

Nitmare67 · January 29th, 2012, 03:00 PM

Originally Posted by Shaun03GT

I went to a dyno and was making 360rwhp at 8psi with belt slip. Took the intake off, same boost made 395rwhp.

The powerpipe is only allowing air in one direction. An open blower will take air from whetever. But then again, that's for dyno numbers. At the track or on the street this wouldnt work due to taking in hot underhood temps

If its not making MORE boost then its NOT making more hp. The way all of this works is by increasing boost. To pick up 35rwhp you need at LEAST 2lb increase in boost....

Shaun03GT · January 29th, 2012, 03:06 PM

No not at all. I'll prove that point when I swap to my better flowing intercooler and bigger pulley. I'll be at the same boost level, but a better flowing intercooler will pick up power.

Cfm matters a lot. Not just boost.

January 4th, 2012, 08:34 PM	#1
scooter3 Regular 2003 GT Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 153 iTrader: 0 reviews	Powerpipe Installed Decided to start the New Year off by installing my powerpipe. Car really woke up and the power seems more instant. This may be the year of the build, but for right now this thing is a blast to drive. __________________ 2003 GT V2 SQ intercooled, SCT tune, MRT catted H-Pipe, Edelbrock catback, FRPP 3.73's, MGW shifter 242rwhp/286rwtq NA 381rwhp/372rwtq V2 My DD

January 4th, 2012, 08:40 PM	#2
Shaun03GT I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2003 Mustang GT 1/8 - 7.92 @ 91.13mph 1/4 - 12.21 @ 115.84mph Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Weymouth, MA Posts: 13,442 iTrader: 12 reviews	Should be okay, but you may want to consider getting the tune looked at it. The stock Vortech intake is such a restriction its not even funny __________________ Vortech V1 Intercooled @ 11psi 394rwhp/392rwtq @ 9.5psi 415rwhp/400rwtq @ 11psi on Methanol Tuned By: Pete @ Performance Dyno Affordable Supercharger Build Guide Supercharger Info for Noobs

January 4th, 2012, 08:45 PM	#3
scooter3 Regular 2003 GT Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 153 iTrader: 0 reviews	Talked to my tuner and he said there is no need since it really is not affecting my MAF scale since I am running a blow through set up. He tunes it for the whole MAF scale. __________________ 2003 GT V2 SQ intercooled, SCT tune, MRT catted H-Pipe, Edelbrock catback, FRPP 3.73's, MGW shifter 242rwhp/286rwtq NA 381rwhp/372rwtq V2 My DD

January 4th, 2012, 08:52 PM	#4
Shaun03GT I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2003 Mustang GT 1/8 - 7.92 @ 91.13mph 1/4 - 12.21 @ 115.84mph Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Weymouth, MA Posts: 13,442 iTrader: 12 reviews	Id datalog your Fuel pump duty cycle to be safe then. From what Ive seen powerpipes pick up alittle boost, but free up a lot of air flow and make a good amount more power. The Vortech intakes like I said flow horribly. Just for example, I went to a dyno, was getting belt slip. 8psi @ 365rwhp. Took the intake off, made 8psi and 395rwhp. I know a open blower will outflow a powerpipe all day, but just an example. __________________ Vortech V1 Intercooled @ 11psi 394rwhp/392rwtq @ 9.5psi 415rwhp/400rwtq @ 11psi on Methanol Tuned By: Pete @ Performance Dyno Affordable Supercharger Build Guide Supercharger Info for Noobs

January 4th, 2012, 09:19 PM	#5
scooter3 Regular 2003 GT Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 153 iTrader: 0 reviews	Sounds good man I will do some dataloging and check it out. Thanks for the heads up. __________________ 2003 GT V2 SQ intercooled, SCT tune, MRT catted H-Pipe, Edelbrock catback, FRPP 3.73's, MGW shifter 242rwhp/286rwtq NA 381rwhp/372rwtq V2 My DD

January 4th, 2012, 10:12 PM	#6
zinsavage123 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT 12.33@111.23mph Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: baltimore, md Posts: 1,422 iTrader: 3 reviews	powerpipes always usually make a psi or 2, seems like the afm powerpipe is the biggest one I have seen? here is mine __________________ 2001 Mustang GT - mods+pics in garage, tuned by matt@performance evolution 1996 Civic DX - my dd

January 4th, 2012, 11:14 PM	#8
Steve03GT Regular 2003 MUSTANG GT 12.5@113 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: GTA ONTARIO Posts: 494 iTrader: 0 reviews	What did you do for an air filter set up, I have a similar set up for you, and want a Power pipe, but wasn't sure what all it includes, __________________ 2003 Mustang GT 398 hp, 365 tq 12.518@114.38mph Vortech V3, BA 2600, Magnaflow CatBack, Pro 5.0 shifter, SCT Livewire, BBK Catted X, M/T ET Streets 315/35/17, 160* Stat, FRPP 4.10, CXRacing IC, Vortech MaxFlow Race Valve, 3.33 Pulley, BBK 78MM TB

January 5th, 2012, 12:22 AM	#9
ckkone Regular 2003 GT Vert Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Jordan, UT Posts: 211 iTrader: 0 reviews	Dude make your own powerpipe: parts list to make your own power pipe. Here is mine, I used this Treadstone 4" filter __________________ Chris K - 03' GT

January 29th, 2012, 03:23 AM	#10
Nitmare67 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 1,391 iTrader: 0 reviews	My powerpipe picked up 2lbs of boost and and about 25hp. Pretty insane over the stock Vortech intake. My setup is making 12lbs at 6200-6300 with nothing but a V3SI, Vortech Aftercooler, 3.60 pulley!!! and AFM powerpipe. 12lbs with a 3.6 pulley and a power pipe.... gotta love an Si trim. __________________ 99 Mustang GT 446rwhp, Vortech Aftercooled, Killer Chiller @12lbs, HPX, 3.73s, MGW, Battery Relocation, Intercooler Tank Relocated, CF DF clutch, Steeda Quick Release Quadrant, 75mm TB, Ported C&L Plenum, Stock PI Cams Advance 4 degrees, Pro Chamber

January 29th, 2012, 12:08 PM	#11
Shaun03GT I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2003 Mustang GT 1/8 - 7.92 @ 91.13mph 1/4 - 12.21 @ 115.84mph Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Weymouth, MA Posts: 13,442 iTrader: 12 reviews	Guy at dyno day had an f1c procharged 97 saleen. Put down 745rwhp with an afm powerpipe. Took the powerpipe off, mad 791rwhp. Lmao. Picked up 46rwhp and like 50rwtq. __________________ Vortech V1 Intercooled @ 11psi 394rwhp/392rwtq @ 9.5psi 415rwhp/400rwtq @ 11psi on Methanol Tuned By: Pete @ Performance Dyno Affordable Supercharger Build Guide Supercharger Info for Noobs

January 29th, 2012, 01:06 PM	#13
Shaun03GT I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2003 Mustang GT 1/8 - 7.92 @ 91.13mph 1/4 - 12.21 @ 115.84mph Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Weymouth, MA Posts: 13,442 iTrader: 12 reviews	Probably the pipe. Airs only coming in a 4" tube that probably flows half the cfm of the blower. Then if you just let the blower run open, its taking the air wherever. He had one of those big k&n or jlt I forget __________________ Vortech V1 Intercooled @ 11psi 394rwhp/392rwtq @ 9.5psi 415rwhp/400rwtq @ 11psi on Methanol Tuned By: Pete @ Performance Dyno Affordable Supercharger Build Guide Supercharger Info for Noobs

January 29th, 2012, 01:59 PM	#15
Shaun03GT I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2003 Mustang GT 1/8 - 7.92 @ 91.13mph 1/4 - 12.21 @ 115.84mph Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Weymouth, MA Posts: 13,442 iTrader: 12 reviews	I went to a dyno and was making 360rwhp at 8psi with belt slip. Took the intake off, same boost made 395rwhp. The powerpipe is only allowing air in one direction. An open blower will take air from whetever. But then again, that's for dyno numbers. At the track or on the street this wouldnt work due to taking in hot underhood temps __________________ Vortech V1 Intercooled @ 11psi 394rwhp/392rwtq @ 9.5psi 415rwhp/400rwtq @ 11psi on Methanol Tuned By: Pete @ Performance Dyno Affordable Supercharger Build Guide Supercharger Info for Noobs

January 29th, 2012, 02:08 PM	#16
Nito2v Formally Ur PaNic 2002 Mustang GT 4.6L Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,576 iTrader: 3 reviews	I guess I'm buying an afm powerpipe with my v3 si. LOL __________________ 2002 Ford Mustang 4.6 GT Coupe 4-spd Awesomatic - B&M Hammer - Procharger P1sc - 3 Core Intercooler - SCT Xcal3 - SSS Terminators DGR / Dave Guy Tuned 354 rwhp / 365 rwtq

January 29th, 2012, 03:06 PM	#18
Shaun03GT I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2003 Mustang GT 1/8 - 7.92 @ 91.13mph 1/4 - 12.21 @ 115.84mph Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Weymouth, MA Posts: 13,442 iTrader: 12 reviews	No not at all. I'll prove that point when I swap to my better flowing intercooler and bigger pulley. I'll be at the same boost level, but a better flowing intercooler will pick up power. Cfm matters a lot. Not just boost. __________________ Vortech V1 Intercooled @ 11psi 394rwhp/392rwtq @ 9.5psi 415rwhp/400rwtq @ 11psi on Methanol Tuned By: Pete @ Performance Dyno Affordable Supercharger Build Guide Supercharger Info for Noobs

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